Let's talk hardwood flooring. Who's got them or has had them? Pros? Cons?

[William]

I'm not as concerned about being green although if I can it's a nice bonus. I get what you're saying about cheap bamboo & probably wouldn't opt to go that way anyway. If the good stuff was that much more cost prohibitive it wouldn't be a consideration anyway. I have been leaning hardwood the entire time but wanted to make sure I was considering all of my options and I know that bamboo has gained in popularity so I wanted to see why and if it had advanced any further since I gave it a cursory look years ago. It seems as though not much has changed though really which makes hardwood a more viable solution. I get that you sell hardwood and appreciate your frankness on the topic. I would also give you a call about sourcing my materials from you if you were closer but getting that much hardwood all the way up here (about 2.5hrs one way) would be cost prohibitive I'm sure.

I am a direct sales rep for a manufacturer. We ship all over the contiguous US directly from our manufacture's warehouse near Toronto. I won't be offended if you don't buy from me of course that is just business, but for quality flooring I can usually beat the to your door price of the brick and mortar stores. Are you installing yourself?