Aside from its unsurpassed beauty and value, hardwood flooring is actually environmentally friendly. Here are 3 environmental benefits that wood flooring offers.
Durability
Hardwood floors are highly durable. With proper care and maintenance, wood floors can last for several decades. In some cases, it can last as long as a century. If in case your flooring gets damaged, you can have it restored, refinished or repaired. That means the chances of you having to replace your flooring throughout the term of your homeownership is very slim.
Carbon neutral product
Most trees that are used to produce hardwood take about 40 to 60 years to mature. But according to the National Wood Flooring Association, the inventory planted today won?t need to be harvested for about 100 years.
Wood produces oxygen during its growth cycle. It does not produce carbon dioxide that contributes to global climate change. If you are looking to create an eco-friendly environment in your home, then wood flooring is the right choice for you.
Better indoor air quality
Believe it or not, the type of flooring you have in your home can affect your indoor air quality. If you or a member of your family suffers from allergy when at home, your flooring may be to blame. Carpet, for instance, can trap pet dander, pollen, dirt, dust and other allergens. Some types of carpeting also contain high levels of VOCs.
Indoor air quality is better with wood floors. Hardwood flooring does not hide harmful particulate matter and does not provide a welcome environment for mold to grow; thus, providing a safer, healthier environment for your family.
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