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  1. Ipê Verus Thermal Density Bamboo: A Head-To-Head Comparison

    Ipê Diagonal Side By Side with Thermal Density Bamboo

    Here is a quick comparison to help clarify why one product is better than the other. Both Ipê and MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® are elegant products. They both exhibit properties that make it desirable to showcase on your project. But one is on a collision trajectory with sustainability. If you are in the middle of your decision journey and deeply consider factors, this article is a good read.

    It will probably take less than 5 minutes and will arm you with facts that will support whatever choice you make. Most people in the North American market are not familiar with Thermal Density Bamboo engineered products. If you are a professional in deck design and building, this article will provide data-based decisions to help you talk to your clients.

    Comparison Factors Included:

    • Aesthetics
    • Aging
    • Color
    • Botany
    • Breaking Strength
    • Carbon Footprint
    • Close-ups Photos
    • Cost Density
    • Distribution
    • Durability
    • Fires Resistance
    • Form Factors
    • Growth Rate
    • Hardness
    • Inventory
    • Manufacturing
    • Product Care
    • Sourcing
    • Stability
    • Sustainability
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  2. How to Measure Quality in Your Search for Vinyl Floor

    How to Measure Quality in Your Search for Vinyl Floor

    Ask ten people how they measure quality in Vinyl flooring, and you will get ten different answers. The problem with defining quality is that it is related to a personal point of view. Too often, the product marketer establishes the solution and not the individual user.

    We operate on the assumption that “Quality is Conformance to Requirements.” Your requirements. That simple.

    What is your lifestyle? Do you have Children? Pets? Are you preparing your house to sell? Are you a person that eats while standing in the kitchen or do you prefer to sit at the dining room table? How often do you entertain on your floor? What type of entertainment? Just remember, you will be living with your floor every day. What are the top three requirements that you have to meet to be happy? Now, prioritize and measure these items against your budget.

    Don’t assume that high quality means high price. Realize that

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  3. The Hidden Danger of Choosing the Wrong Floor for Your Pet

    The Hidden Danger of Choosing the Wrong Floor for Your Pet

    A significant member of your at-home community is the family pet. More and more, home remodeling decisions include the needs and security of your pet cat or dog. And why not; the average lifespan of your pet may encompass the growing up years of children in the home as well.

    For example, there are very genuine dangers to the health of animals if the floors in your home are too smooth. When dogs slip or slide as they maneuver the halls and living room, they run the risk of dislocating hip bones, shoulders and creating general tendon damage over time. T

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  4. What is Quality?

    What is Quality?

    Quality is a measure or rating and results from comparing one thing against another. Quality can relate to products, persons, and even relationships. The standard of measure is usually on a continuum from poor to excellent. Various factors contribute to the quality of a product, such as the resources used to create it; the time spent versus time required for excellence; and the level of attention to detail. Customer relationships and service can impact the perception of quality. If a buying experience is negative, a customer may view the product with increased scrutiny and a lower assessment of quality.

    At Products Direct, we value excellence. We value quality. This means we only sell high quality products from reputable manufacturers. We are always looking to add products with features our customers have told us are important. For example, we are building our sustainable products inventory, providing items that are both good for the environment and for your family's health.

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