Green building materials when flooring: choose the right one!

During green building, different materials can be used.  All of them are natural, non-toxic, energy-saving, used long-term and will save your resources.  The most popular materials used in flooring are,

• bamboo
• cork
• glazed porcelain tile
• composite decking
• teak interlocking deck tiles

Bamboo is widely used for "green" flooring because of its physical similarities to hardwoods.  It is strong, durable, as well as resistant to insects and moisture.

Cork is first used for wine corks, but the remainder is used for a number of green building material applications, most notably for flooring.  There is little or no waste and the trees remain unharmed by this strictly controlled harvesting process.

Glazed porcelain tile is comprised of up to 40% recyclable materials, which are described as "post-industrial,"  that is, materials which are leftover from the production of other unrelated goods.  It is a much harder material and more wear and damage resistant than non-porcelain ceramic tiles.

Composite decking makes use of recycled materials, putting discarded elements like plastics to a long-lasting second use.

The production of teak interlocking deck tiles contributes to the conservation of natural resources and the reduction of raw material use.  The wood content of teak deck tiles is 100% pre-consumer recycled material procured from the manufacturer's in-house furniture production.

Among these materials you can always choose more efficient and suitable for you, join green building with us!