Archive for April 11th, 2007

April 11, 2007 | Being Green

We’re in the middle of a forced renovation. That’s right, forced. Not at gunpoint, mind you, but by virtue of toxic mold (does toxic mold have virtues???). So today, after 2 months of dealing with contractors, inspectors, remediators, and our fill of hacks, the remediation seems to be finished. We won’t know for sure until the air quality reports come back next week, but a reputable company has finished working on the area. Assuming the tests come back saying that we’re mold-free, our next step will be to have the drywall and ceiling rebuilt, paint, and then replace the floors that were removed.

The drywall and paint are easy enough to fix, but I’m trying to decide between all the flooring choices out there. Providentially, perhaps, I came across a copy of this month’s Smart Money magazine, in which they suggested bamboo flooring as a good return on investment (ROI) in terms of home remediations. (They also suggested low-VOC paint, which I’ll definitely do.)  You can get hardwood floors made out of all types of wood, but the market is demanding the use of sustainable resources. And so, bamboo flooring - according to Smart Money magazine - increases the value of your home, and is also more durable.

Anyone out there ever used it? Tell me your hardwood floor stories!