Bamboo Flooring Expansion Gap In Tropical Climate
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Bamboo flooring expansion gap in tropical climate. This allows for the planks of bamboo to naturally expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. It is an essential part of flooring installation that allows for the natural movements in the bamboo. What is an expansion gap. As bamboo is a natural product it will absorb any humidity in the air and start to expand.
Because bamboo is a natural product it will expand as it absorbs humidity and shrink as the air grows drier. If you do not have an expansion gap your bamboo floor could start to crack and lift up. Tropical or humid climate. One crucial step is to remember to leave an expansion gap space of at least one half inch around the perimeter of the floor.
Yes your bamboo floor will need an expansion gap. These climates are actually very suitable for bamboo flooring because they have relatively stable humidity year round even if it is higher than normal. Finally once the floor has been fitted you will cover gaps with bamboo flooring accessories. As long as you acclimate the flooring for 14 days you ll rarely experience any issues with bamboo flooring in a humid climate.
Now she s sharing a few tricks of the trade for anyone embarking on a new bamboo floor installation.