Applications of Sustainable Bamboo Beams
Have you ever planned for a sustainable and eco-friendly build but unsure of the materials to use? Bamboo is a fantastic alternative when looking at the strength and durability of timber and is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet, making it ideal for use in construction.
Bamboo material is widely used in terrace decking, facade cladding and flooring as well. In recent years, bamboo beams come into vogue, and become the new favorite of many architects. Bamboo solid beams allows for creative use in both structural and decorative applications.
Structural Application
When trying to make structural designs a reality, structural engineers need to consider several aspects. Strength and stability would be the most significant factors.
Bamboo has superior mechanical and physical properties and excellent safety performance. Compared to wood, structural bamboo is surprisingly strong , with up to three times the structural strength of regular wood. Bamboo is also stronger than steel in regards to the tensile strength. Steel has a tensile strength of 23,000 pounds per square inch. And bamboo surpasses steel with a noticeable lead at 28,000 pounds.
The use of bamboo structure has the advantages of convenient construction, short installation and construction period, good thermal insulation and earthquake resistance.
Decorative Application
Bamboo wooden panels offer a natural aesthetic look and finish, so it is widely used as building “skin” as well. The diversity in bamboo use and its integration with other materials provides more opportunities to the diversification of building “skin” and the improvement of architectural aesthetics.
The surface of bamboo materials is smooth, lightweight and flexible, with natural and gentle color, clear and beautiful texture. Bamboo decoration should make full use of the sense of reality, color, surface gloss and texture to reflect the nature of bamboo materials.
Besides building skins, the external decoration of buildings is also charming. Bamboo panels adds a touch of natural beauty to the building and is practically unmatched in design aesthetics.
Bamboo is a really exceptional green building material. Its versatility allows for a variety of interesting and innovative applications of traditional beam.
At REBO, the beams are available in various dimensions, and are easy to process for specific requirements. Custom made beams can be requested as well for your projects. If you would like to know more information or have questions about beam installation and renovations, our experienced team can help you. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more details.