has been a of , and our mission hasn’t changed. Since 1994, Teragren has operated out of our greater Seattle headquarters proudly manufacturing high quality products that are truly beautiful, durable and renewable. More than just a floor covering, but a solid surface that can be lived on. Rated by Consumer Reports as a top performing hardwood floor the past three years proving the durability of our products. Products providing consistent performance characteristics and made from sustainably sourced materials meeting numerous environmental standards such as LEED. Offering sustainable and versatile bamboo panels, veneers and countertops to meet a wide range of manufacturing needs. We are committed to manufacturing beautiful bamboo products that: Reduce dependence on dwindling timber resources Sustainably sourced including both CARB II and FSC certified materials Ranked #1 Rated Hardwood Flooring by a leading consumer ratings magazine Promote green building and LEED compatible

What do you want under your feet? Select the flooring that is perfect for YOU and meets your needs. If you're having trouble choosing, come in and talk with our experienced staff. They'll help you choose the perfect floor! Adore your custom hardwood floors When it comes to your flooring, you should have what you want under your feet. Hardwoods, corks, bamboos, and other materials are all available. You have to weigh the pro's and cons of each type of material, consider your budget, and decide on the overall look / style you want your home or business to have. The advantages of hardwood floors: Very easy to clean and maintain Variety of colors, woods, and patterns Increase the value of your property Helps your home sell faster Very versatile and suits nearly every home and style Find hardwoods and engineered hardwoods just right to fit every budget at Michael's Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center! Go green with cork or bamboo floors

There are many benefits to going green and that includes in the options available to you for your flooring choices. Read about the benefits to bamboo and cork, then give our shop a call to discuss your flooring options further. Almada • Wellmade • WE Cork • Wicanders The benefits of bamboo flooring: Little to no chemicals used in production The benefits of cork flooring: Resistant to termites and moldRecycle Old Cast Iron Bathtub Fire resistant - IF it does burn, cork emits very few toxins and smokeGrowing Herbs Indoors In Mason Jars Temporary indentation - when you lift furniture the cork flooring will spring back into its original position.Chair Cover Rental Michigan Find the perfect flooring

for your home or business Sorry, Page Not Found on www.CalRecycle.ca.gov (404 Error) Unfortunately, the page/file you requested does not exist on the www.calrecycle.ca.gov site.Page/file requested: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/publications/Documents/GreenBuilding%5C43303017.docPlease double-check to see if there is a typing error in the address.We encourage you to visit our Home Page, Site Index, or Search Page to look for the page you requested.You can also view a list of relocated CIWMB and DOR pages here.Buying a tiny house from Tiny Heirloom Buying a tiny house can be confusing, but at Tiny Heirloom we try our hardest to make the process easier. We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions for you to get more familiar with buying a tiny house.Another environmentally sound choice for flooring is bamboo. Bamboo is manufactured from processed strips of cane and compressed to be as hard and durable as a regular hardwoodSome bamboo is supplied in North America if the

environmental impact of transportation is a concern. Bamboo floors that are less expensive may not have the highest quality UV protective finish as other floors. Radiant flooring can be used under bamboo flooring. Bamboo is technically a grass and not a hardwood tree. Don’t let this discourage you from purchasing because the manufacturing techniques make bamboo a strong, hard, durable and dimensionally stable surface. To give you an idea of the strength of bamboo, it has been rated to be almost as hard as red oak to slightly harder thanThe darker bamboo floors are reported to be softer than the lighter shades because of the heating process that The dimensional change with moisture content is also significantly less than that for most common hardwoods. Nearly all bamboo flooring sold in North America is produced in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, in an area known as “the bamboo sea” for its extensive bamboo forests.

If possible to obtain the information, find out if the manufacturer of the bamboo flooring you are interested in allows the bamboo to reach full maturity.  the shoots reach full size in one to two years, but it takes a third year for them to mature to the point where they are no longer feeding the plant. are cut before that time, the plant suffers, while after the third year the shoot becomes “dead weight,” and the plant benefits from its removal. Contrary to the concerns of some, the harvesting in these forests is not a threat to Pandas, as they live at much higher elevations and eat a different species of bamboo. Good for the environment: Bamboo matures in three years It regenerates without need for replanting It also requires minimal fertilization or pesticides There currently is no FSC certified bamboo so it is important to see what you can confirm about the bamboo you are Finish options include a Klumpp coating that comes with a

longer warranty because of the quality of the ingredients. Klumpp coatings wear extremely well and are certified to be free from toxic substances. Bamboo floors are available with the following installation techniques: glue, nail, staple or floating in pre-finished or The installation process is the same as the process to Bamboo is offered in planks, tiles as well as handscraped. The handscraped products have limited availability. The grain of bamboo is either horizontal or vertical. Vertical graining is a thinner, more linear look while horizontal graining is wider showing the knuckles of the With horizontal, the pieces are arranged and laminated sideWith the vertical type the slats are stood upright on edge and then laminated. The first colors that were introduced were carbonized andThe result were a natural, amber, brownish color as well as a yellow based color. The brownish amber color is achieved by pressure steaming the bamboo, which creates a

darker color through carbonization. More recently, colors ranging from rich reds to mochas and Like hardwood flooring, bamboo floors need to be swept or vacuumed (without a beater bar) regularly to keep dustDust and dirt can scratch the finish of the Mats should be placed at every entrance to keep the dirt from entering your home. Spills should be cleaned up immediately. sit too long can penetrate the floor and permanently stain To avoid invalidating your warranty, be sure to check to see if a specific cleaner needs to be used. can be recommended from the manufacturer. Rugs that are non rubber backed should be used to avoid discolorations on the floor. Chair and furniture protectors should be used toFabric or felt types are recommended. Casters should be removed and replaced with felt floor Because sunlight can fade bamboo floors, furniture and rugs should be rotated periodically. and rugs will produce a more even color.