Contrary to popular belief, the hardwood forests of the United States are currently sustainable. In fact they've been sustainable for many years. The reason is because the harvesting rate is far less than the rate of growth. Nearly twice as much new hardwood grows each year as is harvested. The volume of hardwood in American forests is 90 percent larger than it was 50 years ago. The graphs below, provided by the US Forest Service, illustrate the total hardwood inventory in the US as well as the amount of wood harvested versus the amount that grows each year. Hardwood flooring is the only truly sustainable flooring product.

Floors are not only where a person walks, but also can be works of art if done with care. Wood floors create beauty and design that carpet can never hope to match. Here are some new and innovative ways builders are making rooms beautiful and one of a kind.
Why are wood floors healthier and make it easier for everyone to breathe?
>1. Wood is a natural material and wood oils often have a strongly anti-bacterial action. Wood floors, unlike carpets, do not trap and accumulate concentrations of harmful chemicals and fumes, nor do they become homes for unpleasant parasites.(cont.)
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