GreenClaimed Cork Floors…Going Where Hardwoods Can’t

— SAN DIEGO, CA – June 13, 2013

Cali Bamboo, a leading manufacturer in green building materials for residential and commercial projects made primarily from bamboo, today announced its first GreenClaimed flooring line created from cork, another highly renewable and recycled material.

GreenClaimed Cork Flooring is a click-and-lock product manufactured from reclaimed cork used in the wine industry, and is one of the first cork flooring lines available in a 5.5 inch by 48 inch plank format.

“The new plank format gives our new cork floors the look and feel of a hardwood but can be installed where hardwoods shouldn’t such as bathrooms and high moisture prone areas.” said Jeff Goldberg, CEO and founder of Cali Bamboo. “If you are familiar with wine tops, then you know that cork has some elastic properties which make for an amazingly durable and softer floor. This, coupled with the fact that the floor is highly resilient and comes from a sustainable and recycled resource, makes cork a perfect complement to our new GreenClaimed brand.”

GreenClaimed cork flooring has the added benefit of insulating against both temperature and noise. The low-maintenance, visually appealing product line is also naturally mold and water resistant which can damage traditional hardwoods.

“We’re excited to offer our customers a new flooring material option,” says Tanner Haigwood Cali Bamboo’s Vice President of Sales. “They have a travertine natural stone look but in a hardwood format with unique compression and insulation properties that you just can’t get with any other material.”

The new cork plank flooring family ranges in color from a carrara marble shade through a contemporary grey up to a dark charcoal and everything in between. All seven flooring options are manufactured by Cali Bamboo in Portugal under the GreenClaimed brand and are now available nationwide. With ultra-low VOC and no added urea formaldehyde, GreenClaimed cork flooring is also CARB Phase 2 compliant. Staying true to the company mission, this collection is eco-friendly and LEED credit qualified through the U.S. Green Building Council.

About Cali Bamboo and GreenClaimed

Cali Bamboo is one of the fastest growing green building material companies in the United States over the last decade and have, until now, focused primarily on bamboo based products. Their new GreenClaimed brand is a continuation of their vision to create innovative sustainable building products for both residential and commercial projects in order to help make a positive difference in the future of the planet.

More information on this product is available at:
http://www.calibamboo.com/cork-flooring.html

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About Cali Bamboo, LLC.

San Diego-based Cali Bamboo manufactures green building products for residential and commercial projects made primarily from bamboo; one of the world’s most durable, sustainable and renewable materials. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Goldberg and Tanner Haigwood, the company is fast becoming one of the shining examples of how individuals, businesses and communities can implement stylish architectural and interior designs without impacting the environment. Cali Bamboo’s wide range of bamboo offerings includes fencing, flooring, decking, plywood and more. For more information, visit www.CaliBamboo.com

Cali Bamboo Debuts BamDeck™ 3G, the First Wide Plank Composite Decking

- The industry’s first composite wide plank decking brings contemporary style to outdoor living -

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SAN DIEGO, CA – May 1, 2013

Cali Bamboo®, a leading manufacturer of green building materials made primarily out of bamboo, today introduces BamDeck™ 3G Composite Decking with integrated CoreMax™ Technology. This new generation of decking features a Wide Plank line that is 50% wider and the first of its kind in the composite decking industry. BamDeck 3G Wide Plank offers a new contemporary look that also installs 30% faster than standard deck boards.

“Outdoor living continues to become more central to both residential and commercial space planning,” said Jeff Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Cali Bamboo, “We think of our decking as outdoor flooring and the evolution we’ve seen with wide plank flooring was the direction we definitely wanted to go with our decking while staying true to our core principles of sustainability.”

The new third generation BamDeck™ takes full advantage of its proven composition formulated of 60% reclaimed bamboo fibers and 40% recycled HDPE plastics such as detergent and milk cartons. The combination of ultra strong bamboo fibers and long lasting durable plastics give rise to a new hybrid material unparalleled in strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal which led to the development of CoreMax™ Technology, not possible with most other composite compositions.

Borrowing from Mother Nature’s brilliant design of bamboo, CoreMax™ Technology implements specially engineered cylindrical chambers that run the length of each board and provide 35% more tensile strength while reducing overall weight by 20%. This new design has tested three times as strong as other composite decking while maintaining industry leading durability and longevity for residential and commercial projects alike.

BamDeck™ 3G Composite is termite resistant, time tested, LEED qualified and priced competitively to other composite decking options. It’s available for purchase nationwide and comes with a 10-year commercial and 25-year residential warranty. The decking is offered in standard and wide plank in three colors, including caramel, coffee and slate. Both plank sizes are reversible, interchangeable, and use a hidden fastening system for easy installation. The interchangeable sizes and surfaces allow for a wide breadth of design creativity and personalization – a cornerstone to Cali Bamboo’s product offerings.

ABOUT CALI BAMBOO, LLC

Headquartered in San Diego, Cali Bamboo manufactures green building materials made primarily of bamboo — one of the world’s most durable, sustainable and renewable materials. Founded in 2004, the company has become a model of how individuals, businesses and communities can implement modern design while maintaining structural strength and environmental integrity. Cali Bamboo services residential and commercial building projects across North America with a wide range of products including bamboo flooring, fencing, composite decking, plywood, cork wall tiles, poles, paneling and more. For more information visit www.CaliBamboo.com.

Cali Bamboo now offers architects, designers and DIY homeowners a new-fashioned yet versatile flooring option with extreme durability. “We saw a market need for a grey flooring option with the strength and quality consistent with Cali Bamboo standards, now we offer our customers the World’s Hardest Floor in a fresh contemporary option,” said Jeff Goldberg, CEO and President of Cali Bamboo, “This new collection provides a warm canvas for a range of design visions bringing out decorating styles from classic and sophisticated to reclaimed rustic.”

The foundation of any room is the floor; this lays the groundwork for decorating freedom and personal style sense. Vintage Moonlight and Vintage Eclipse feature a hand scraped finish for a distressed, rustic look juxtaposed with the elegance of grey. Still in the same color family but with a very different goal, the Eclipse color has the ability to transform a room into contemporary space adding a fresh modern ambiance. The Spring Collection adds warmth to an area while equally broadening a space, these color variations offer enough contrast to add interest yet is not overpowering.

Made from 100% Moso bamboo, this collection features wide plank boards measuring in at 72 7/8” x 5 5/16” x 9/16”, touting Cali Bamboo’s widest option available. Specially designed to bring modern luxury to the World’s Hardest Floors, the Spring Collection underwent a 16-month research and testing process proving Cali Bamboo’s leadership and pursuit of innovation. Consistent with the Fossilized™ wide plank flooring, this collection scores an industry-leading 5574 on the Janka Hardness test and carries a 50-year residential warranty. Perfectly crafted for residential and commercial installations, this line is available with the easy-to-install click lock system and features a 10-coat water-based scratch resistant finish to fight through daily wear and tear.

With ultra-low VOC and no added urea formaldehyde, Cali Bamboo’s Fossilized flooring is safe and chemical free. Staying true to the company mission, this collection is eco-friendly and LEED credit qualified through the U.S. Green Building Council.

Available now at CaliBamboo.com

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