What effect does direct sunlight have on outdoor bamboo decking flooring?

Strand woven bamboo decking flooring is very suitable for outdoor use through a series of special treatments and processes. As is known to us, there must be direct sunlight on the bamboo flooring boards most often, which will cause the bamboo flooring boards to color-fade, crack, etc. Direct sunlight can have many adverse effects on bamboo decking boards:

1.     Color change

Ultraviolet rays in sunlight can penetrate the surface of bamboo outdoor flooring, causing the pigment molecules to oxidize, causing the color of bamboo outdoor flooring to gradually fade or turn grey. For example, the originally dark brown bamboo outdoor flooring may gradually turn light brown or gray.

2.     Surface cracking

Long-term exposure to sunlight can increase the surface temperature of the bamboo outdoor flooring, causing the internal moisture of bamboo outdoor flooring to lose, and then the surface of the bamboo decking flooring to dry and crack. Although the heat treatment process of bamboo decking flooring has greatly reduced the occurrence of cracking, slight cracking may still occur in extreme cases.

3.     Deformation and expansion

Sunlight exposure can cause the bamboo outdoor flooring to deform, expand or loosen due to thermal expansion and contraction. This phenomenon is particularly obvious during the high temperature period in summer, which may cause bamboo flooring boards to deform like a tile. REBO bamboo decking flooring, under special treated, has a tiny expansion and shrinkage rate, however bamboo decking flooring may more or less deform or expand in extreme high temperature.

4.     Paint damage

Ultraviolet rays can also damage the paint layer on the surface of the bamboo flooring boards, causing the paint to crack, age or even fall off, reducing the wear resistance and waterproofness of the bamboo flooring boards.

5.     Comprehensive weathering

Under the combined effects of sunlight, rain, and changes in temperature and humidity, the bamboo flooring boards will gradually weather, the surface will become rough, and even stains and vegetation will appear.

Protective measures

In order to avoid direct sunlight from damaging the bamboo decking flooring, the following measures can be taken:

- Shading measures: Install awnings, curtains or blinds to avoid direct sunlight on the bamboo decking boards for a long time.

- Regular maintenance: Use special outdoor flooring cleaners and water-based maintenance oils to regularly clean and maintain the bamboo decking boards to enhance its UV resistance and wear resistance. Regular maintenance can not only prolong the use life of bamboo decking boards, but also keep its beautiful looking.

- Avoid high temperature contact: Do not place high-temperature objects on the bamboo decking boards to avoid accelerating the aging of the bamboo flooring.

The above measures can effectively reduce the damage of direct sunlight to the bamboo decking floor, and extend its service life and maintain its beauty. To get more information of our bamboo decking flooring, please feel free to contact us:

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