Bamboo Decking: Maintenance | Testing Result | Features
- Bamboo Decking Maintenance
Bamboo decking maintenance is important thing you need do after installation and routine maintenance will extend the life of your decking. Bamboo is different than WPC which need not routine maintenance after installation because WPC is plastic, not natural material. Bamboo has to take maintenance because there is natural OSMO oil on the surface of decking. After sunshine, snow, rain and cloud, the oil will volatilize off.
Without natural oil protection, bamboo decking will get moldy, cupping and splitting. Those problems will kill the decking in 3 months. We have seen many customers looking for the help from us about quality problems of bamboo decking and the first question we ask is: do you take routine maintenance after installation? Their answer is NO because the supplier didn't tell them the importance of bamboo decking maintenance.
Maintenance includes replacement and re-oiling.
Replacement: As with any deck, maintenance should be performed during good weather conditions. Replace any damaged boards, clean with mild detergent and sand any rough areas. Then apply a smooth liberal coat of high quality decking oil to the surface. Allow to dry for 24 hours.
Re-oiling
Step 1: To clean the decking: Start by washing the deck with deck brightener or soap and water. Let it dry completely.
Step 2: To Apply a new oil coat: Apply a coat of sealant when there is no direct sunlight and when your deck is dry and cool. Roll the oil on the deck (we recommend the client to use a fine knap long handled paint roller). Once you finish the first application, we recommend you go over the whole deck with a clean towel wrapped around a shop broom. It鈥檚 not necessary to wipe the deck dry, but it helps to spread the sealant evenly and sop up the excess.
- Bamboo Decking Features and Benefits
- Earth Friendly
- Fungus Resistant
- Low Expansion - Contraction
- No CCA or ACQ Chemicals
- High Density: 2-3 times harder than pressure treated pine
- Easy to install clip method with no visible screw heads
- LEED Qualified
- Bamboo Decking Testing Result
| Common Name | Bamboo Decking | IPE | Wood Plastic Composite | Pressure Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | Compressed bamboo strips, no knots or sap | Selected grade, all heart, no knot or sap | Varies by manufacturer | Available grade has many defects |
| Appearance | Extremely hard surface Sealer required in 30+ days Turns light brown to gray with sun exposure | No splinters, surface stays smooth Sealer required, patinas to silver gray with small surface checks | Wide range of textures and colors Easy to clean Requires no sealer May fade in color over time | Surface develops splits, checks, boards cup and twist becomes rough and gray to greeen without regular sealing |
| Decay Resistance | High, 30 years | High, 25 years | Varies by brand | Variest with treatment |
| Fire Rating Class | A | A | - | C-D |
| Resistance to Termites | High | High | Varies by brand | Variest with treatment |
| Movement | Low | Low | Medium to High | Medium to High |
| Weight per Cubic Ft | 70 lbs | 69 lbs | - | 35-40 lbs |
| Bending Strength( MOR ) | 20,100 psi | 25,400 psi | 3,046 psi | 14,500 psi |
| Stiffness ( MOE ) | 2103 | 2060 | 496 | 1370 |
| Hardness | 3820 lbs | 3680 lbs | 1390 lbs | 690 lbs |
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