Is Strand woven Bamboo Decking Slippery In Winter?

Long wear, appearance and simple maintenance are among the reasons that some homeowners and builders choose strand woven bamboo materials rather than wooden lumber for decks. In winter, decks made of lumber are more likely than their composite counterparts to be slippery. There are so many decking options to choose from. Being a natural and durable decking material, bamboo decking offers an alternative to the traditional choice of lumber for decks.

Strand woven bamboo is a kind of renewable popular ECO-friendly natural material, taking MOSO bamboo as the raw material, it is made from compressed bamboo fibers through high temperature carbonization and hot pressed to meet hardness, durability and stability. It is a popular alternative to wood because it just needs simple maintenance to keep a long lifetime, it does not easy to splinter and holds up well under inclement weather conditions, and it is available in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes.

Slippery deck surfaces are sometimes caused by algae growth on wood and other organic surfaces. Algae will not grow on decks, but pollen, leaves and other yard debris may cause mold or mildew, particularly if trees are near by. Wood is more likely to have smooth spots created by wear; such spots may be slippery when it is wet. Most brands of composite decking have textured finishes to make them slip-resistant. Water and ice accumulation from rain and snow may create slippery conditions on any deck surface.

While strand woven bamboo decking is designed with textured surfaces to increase resistance. It's successful tested with slip resistance R10 (oil-wet ramp test) of DIN51130:2014, and dry 87/wet 53 (horizontal direction), dry 83/wet 57 (longitudinal direction) of TS 16165:2012 Annex C by INTERTEK, which is slip resistant and safe.

On the other hand, the maintenance of Strand woven bamboo decking is very simple ,light maintenance can prevent slips and falls on decks. Regular cleaning with water or a special deck cleaner will reduce the risk of a slippery deck surface.

After review the slip resistance of strand woven bamboo decking, we believe you will be interested in it and have some idea for your outdoor areas. As a new construction material, strand woven bamboo product becomes more and more popular .Pls follow us for more information.