

Other bamboo without treatment will not last and will deteriorate with mold and fungus growth, attack by insects and termites, and show signs of rotting within 2 years. Bamboo X-treme is suitable for outdoor applications.

How long does bamboo siding last?įused Bamboo RainClad Siding is warranty for 30 years but is believed to last longer. Solid bamboo decking boards MOSO Bamboo X-tremeare made from compressed, thermally treated bamboo strips.

Usual natural wood siding require ¾” air-gap for ventilation, but due to the superb quality of Fused Bamboo, only ¼” air-gap is required this significantly simplified installation.
#Moso bamboo decking install
How do you install bamboo siding?īamboo siding is installed with specific fastener to allow for proper ventilation between both surfaces of the siding planks. Moso bamboo stem is very fast growing, maturing in. The Moso species of bamboo, native to China, is available in abundance: there are more than 7 million hectares of forests. Bamboo is a widely available resource worldwide. In other words, if it is not treated like Fused Bamboo, it will not last. MOSO Bamboo X-treme Decking: certified CO2-neutral during the product lifespan Bamboo: the fastest growing plant. Natural Bamboo contains sugar and starch which attracts all type of rotting agents like molds, fungus, insects, termite and bacteria. In addition, it boasts a Class 0 fungi resistance in accordance with EN 152 and, a Use Class 4 in accordance with EN 335. MOSO is the only bamboo decking/building products with Class 1 durability (EN 350) when tested following CEN/TS 15083-2 class (simulated graveyard test). Yes, but only Fused Bamboo is design for such usage to last. MOSO Bamboo X-treme Outdoor Building Products Durability. Bamboo Siding FAQ Can you use bamboo as siding? A properly maintain fused bamboo decking will last a long time exceeding 30 years. Bamboo deck has to be refinish very 2 years to maintain its structural soundness. Since bamboo is consist of natural fibers, you would generally maintain bamboo deck just like how you would with wood decking. MOSO ® uses innovative and high quality manufacturing processes to alter the hardness, dimensional stability, fire safety and durability to a level superior to the best tropical hardwood species. It is different from generic bamboo which will rot in matters of months. Bamboo Outdoor With the Bamboo Outdoor Collection, MOSO ® has developed a truly ecological and durable alternative for increasingly scarce tropical hardwood. Is bamboo good for outdoor?įused Bamboo for Exterior Use is for outdoor. However, for a longer lasting modern living deck for residential or commercial use, Fused Bamboo is probably the best choice you have without having to replace the surface every 2 years. Yes, you can build general deck for treehouse or simple recreational deck from bamboo culm that gives you a natural look. It will transfer heat like Teak, Pine or Ipe wood, which keeps the decking surface at a temperature bearable to human skin. Bamboo decking will get hot baked under hot sun but however will not be as hot as plastic composite decking. Bamboo Decking FAQ Does bamboo decking get hot?īamboo decking will react like wood as they are natural fibers.
