FSC®-Certification

FSC® is globally recognized as the best and most stringent responsible forestry certification system in the wood industry. FSC®-certification is also available for bamboo.  HTR is able to provide bamboo products with an FSC®-certification.

Indoor Emissions

For a healthy indoor climate it is important that products used indoors have very low emissions and comply with the official European E1 norm (EN 717-1). All HTR® products meet this standard, while several HTR® products even comply with E0, the strictest (unofficial) emission class available. Furthermore, all HTR® bamboo floors have been rated A and A+ in France with respect to emissions of volatile organic compounds: the best classification possible!

Carbon Footprint

The carbon footprint! It’s such an important topic. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, or product. It’s like a little environmental footprint left behind as we go about our daily lives.

Reducing our carbon footprint is key to combating climate change. There are many ways to do it, like conserving energy, using public transportation or carpooling, recycling, and adopting sustainable practices. It’s all about making small changes that can add up to a big impact.

If you’re interested, I can help you calculate your carbon footprint and suggest personalized tips on how to reduce it. Just let me know!

Durability Class

European Standard EN 350 gives guidance on methods for determining and classifying the durability of wood/bamboo against biological wood-destroying fungi. The natural durability of wood/bamboo can be classified ranging from 1 (very durable) to 5 (not durable). As given in EN 350 standard there are two laboratory methods for determining the durability; CEN/TS 15083-2 for the application of products in direct ground contact; and CEN/TS 15083-1 for the application of products without ground contact.

In both tests HTR® Bamboo products reach the highest durability class (class 1, very durable), which means the product can be used in applications in direct or without ground contact.

Use Class

European standard EN 335 defines five use classes which represent different service situations to which wood/bamboo products can be exposed. EN 335 gives information about the presence of biological fungi in the different use classes ranging from 5 (most heavy-duty situation, permanently in salt water) to class 1 (lightest use situation, interior dry).

Quality According To European Standard

HTR® has taken the lead in the development of a quality standard for bamboo flooring. According to this standard, EN17009, requirements are defined related to safety, health, quality and environmental impact of a product. It goes without saying that HTR® bamboo floors meet these requirements. With a Declaration of Performance (DoP) HTR® indicates for each floor how the requirements are met.