The distinct difference is that it is not as hydroscopic as wood products,
and a more renewable resource.

As for the construction (scratch and scuff) it is based simply on it's
pre-finish by the manufacturer. In that case quality counts, but the surface
and wear and tear, would be equal to any other product wood or otherwise.
Bare Bamboo should easily outlast bare wood!

joe


wrote in message
ups.com...
Sorry if this is a bit OT! I'm considering installing pre-finished
bamboo flooring (real, not laminate) in my "family room", and was
wondering if anyone in the group had any experiance with bamboo
flooring. Specifically in the areas of durability, and scratch/scuff
resistance.
I understand that much of this is also based on the finish...I was
hoping for an "all other things being equal" type of comparison.

Any help or advice would be gratly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Hal