Can Strand Woven Bamboo Decking Bear Hot and Dry Weather?
Bamboo decking has several excellent features, including being eco-friendly, durable, hard, and easy to install.
l Sustainability: Bamboo is a highly renewable resource. It grows rapidly, with some species maturing in just 4 to 5 years, and the plant doesn't die after harvesting, as the root system remains intact and can continue to grow new shoots. Additionally, bamboo absorbs a significant amount of carbon dioxide during its growth, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
l High Durability: Many bamboo decking products, such as REBO Bamboo M & D series, have a high durability class. For example, they can meet the requirements of EN 350 durability class 1, which means they are highly resistant to decay and can last for a long time outdoors.
l Great Hardness: Bamboo decking is extremely hard. The density of bamboo can reach 1.2g/cm³, and its brinell hardness can reach 141 Mpa, and the bending strength is 113.1 Mpa. Its anti-tensile and bearing capacities are 1 to 3 times those of ordinary wood, making it resistant to scratches and dents.
l Good Stability: Thanks to processes like thermal modification and compression, bamboo decking has less shrinkage and swelling than most solid wood species. This dimensional stability allows for easy installation and ensures that the boards remain straight over time.
l Fire Resistance: Some bamboo decking can achieve a high fire resistance rating without the addition of fire retardants. For instance, REBO Bamboo Decking can meet fire resistance class Bfl-s1 as per EN 13501-1, making it suitable for use in public projects without additional fire-protection measures.
l Low Maintenance: Bamboo decking generally requires little maintenance. Some types only need an annual application of oil to maintain their appearance and performance, and they are resistant to mold and mildew, reducing the need for frequent cleaning and treatment.
l Aesthetic Appeal: Bamboo decking has a natural and rustic texture, with a smooth surface and fine, uniform grain. It can give an elegant and warm look to outdoor spaces, and it can be designed in various styles, such as standard groove, V-groove, non-slip, and chevron patterns, to meet different aesthetic needs.
l Easy Installation: The hardness and stability of bamboo decking make the installation process relatively simple.
Strand woven bamboo decking can well withstand hot and dry weather, thanks to its special production process that endows it with excellent structural stability and weather resistance.
Wide high-temperature tolerance range: High-quality strand woven bamboo decking is usually manufactured through a high-temperature and high-pressure hot-pressing process. For example, some products are pressed at 130 - 150℃ for 2 - 3 hours, which makes the bamboo fibers and environmentally friendly phenol-formaldehyde resin fuse deeply, forming a dense board with a density of no less than 1.2g/cm³. Such a production process enables it to have a good tolerance to high temperatures. Its common temperature resistance range can cover -30℃ to 60℃, which can fully cope with the high-temperature environment in most hot and dry regions.
Low dry shrinkage rate and strong dimensional stability: A prominent problem of materials in hot and dry weather is easy deformation and cracking due to water loss and shrinkage, but strand woven bamboo decking solves this pain point. Its dry shrinkage rate is generally ≤5.0%, and the coefficient of thermal expansion and contraction is within 5.0%/℃, which is much lower than that of ordinary wood. For instance, some products have a 24-hour water absorption thickness expansion rate of within 5.0%. This low dry shrinkage and water absorption performance ensures that it will not easily crack or warp due to excessive water loss in hot and dry environments.
Long-term stable application verified in harsh environments: The strand woven bamboo decking can be used in harsh outdoor environments such as high temperature and high humidity. For example, REBO's outdoor strand woven bamboo products can be applied in high-temperature environments, with a service life of more than 30 years. In practical applications like scenic boardwalks and residential courtyards in hot and dry areas, it can maintain stable performance for a long time without obvious quality problems.
It should be noted that to ensure its service life in hot and dry environments, it is necessary to select products produced by regular manufacturers with mature hot-pressing technology, and carry out proper maintenance regularly, such as simple cleaning and occasional oiling.
Due to these good features, special productions, strand woven bamboo decking can be well used in different areas with different weather conditions, especially in those areas with harsh environment, strand woven bamboo decking can withstand it well and keep good stable. For more details, please visit our official website: www.rebo-bamoo.com or www.goldenbamboo.cn