Bamboo is famous for growing quickly — but speed isn’t bamboo’s only asset. It also has plenty of strength, with certain varieties ranked near the top of the Janka hardness scale. The Janka hardness scale measures the firmness and damage-resistance of wood, which means high-ranking species are tough and durable. Strand-woven bamboo flooring, which is made by using intense heat and pressure to combine individual bamboo fibers, is well known for its impressive durability, which makes it a popular choice in all types of homes and apartments.