Is Bamboo Decking Suitable For Outdoor and Worth It?
Nowadays, with the increasing application of bamboo decking, many new buyers frequently asked questions about bamboo --is it suitable for outdoor use? Definitely a “Yes” answer for them. So far, REBO Bamboo Decking has been installed in many countries and received lots of positive evaluations from our customers.
REBO Bamboo Decking is one of the most durable materials, which has got the certificate durability class 1 –very durable. Due to its high durability, the using life will be 25 years or more.
REBO Bamboo Decking allows for an easy installation with stainless steel clips(hidden under decking), which provides a particularly beautiful look.
REBO Bamboo Decking itself is to be naturally beautiful gray tone after it is made out, while it is normally finished with oil. Most customers will take oiled ones. A small part will take unoil ones and oil the boards themselves.
How Long Does the bamboo decking Last?
To be honest, it is hard to promise the life span of bamboo decking. It is only known that REBO Bamboo Decking have been installed worldwide, without any significant problems. It looks good when it is installed, from appearance and color which should be expected with any natural product. Appearance can vary over time and depend on the maintenance scheme. In order to be able to give an indication and warranty, REBO has extensively tested the boards. Based on this, the expected life span has been determined:
REBO Bamboo Decking boards have an expected life span of 25 years or more, due to its high durability characteristic.
The quality and lifespan of the bamboo decking planks is influenced during production. REBO has strict principles for the quality control during the production, to keep a good quality for the customers.
A regular maintenance extends the lifespan of bamboo decking. For more information about the maintenance, you could see our blogs.
Stability is important to determine whether strand woven bamboo is suitable for decking
One of the main advantages of bamboo decking is its stability. As the boards are made of compressed bamboo strips under very high pressure, therefore the material is extremely stable. There is hardly any shrinkage, swelling or deformation, which provides large advantages:
The bamboo decking retains its beautiful appearance for years and the board stilll remains flat.
Bamboo decking boards can be installed with clips. There will be 5-7mm gap between the two boards, to avoid tiny expansion and shrinkage under different climates.
The bamboo decking boards have an tongue and groove end-match head system. Due to this, the boards can be jointed with each other very easily. This results in an aesthetically appealing appearance.
How does a bamboo deck look after a few years?
A deck, whether in a garden, park or at a hotel or restaurant or other places, is usually constructed to last for many years. It is therefore important that the decking still looks good after several years. Experience shows that bamboo decking looks good even after several years. There are some tips to be taken into consideration:
Bamboo decking boards is natural. It does not like pvc or wpc that has a dead color. Instead, after a few months’ using outdoor, under the dust, thesunshine, the rain and others, the oiled color on the surface will be fading gradually, however the quality is not affected.
Bamboo Decking boards are made from moso bamboo. A big advantage is that any damage can be repaired. Although the material is hard, damage can occur when sharp objects are dragged across it. By polishing or sanding the boards and re-oiling them, the damage will be completely undetectable.
