Is Bamboo Decking Suitable For Poolside Building?
For refreshing summer fun, nothing beats a backyard swimming pool. Designing a perfect swimming pool and outdoor area requires more than just digging a hole in the ground. The area around the pool is just as important as the body of water itself, so what material you choose to surround it with, is crucial, both from an aesthetic and practical viewpoint.
Poolside decking gives a relaxed, resort-style feel to your backyard and allows you, your family, and your friends to enjoy sunbathing outside. Today, there are so many pool decking options to choose from. Being a natural and durable decking material, bamboo decking is a great option to consider.
Eco bamboo decking is becoming the most popular choice for pool surrounds for below good reasons.
Slip Resistance
Slip-resistance should be the most priority to anyone putting in a pool deck.
Bamboo decking can be designed with textured surfaces to increase the non-slip gripping capabilities. REBO bamboo product is satisfied with slip resistance R10 (oil-wet ramp test) in accordance with DIN51130:2014, and dry 87/wet 53 (horizontal direction), dry 83/wet 57 (longitudinal direction) in accordance with TS 16165:2012 Annex C by INTERTEK, which is safe for pool surrounds.
Heat Resistance
In addition to non-slip surfaces, you should take the heat resistance into consideration as well. If you live in a hot climate, the summer heat is unbearable, it's important to make sure you choose a decking that will "keep its cool" during the summer months.
Compare to WPC material that absorb heat a lot and become extremely hot to touch after baking in the sun, bamboo material is a good replacement. It can bear heavy sun without warping, and retain less heat, resistant to temperature changes.
Water Resistance
Water resistance is a significant factor when choosing the pool deck, as it frequently touch with water.
REBO bamboo is made of natural bamboo fibers, through high temperature carbonization and pressure hot pressing, to achieve high durability and stability, which enjoys high water resistance and weather resistance. REBO bamboo is verified with Durability Class 1 and Use Class 4.
Besides the above factors, bamboo enjoys versatility of appearance, means you can customize the appearance of your pool deck to fit your style. And it is easy to install and maintain.
Please always be aware that outdoor bamboo decking is a natural product, it is not recommended to be used by bare foot, there is a risk of formation of splinters, though its splinters are smaller than tropical hardwood. And after the decking is installed, especially nearby swimming pool area, a regular maintenance and apply water-based oil afterward is required to smoothen the surface and reduce such circumstances.
Have you got more ideas about how to choose the poolside decking now? Start planning your decking updates today, so your pool is ready to go when the weather warms up!
