When you are looking for a new deck in you project, you need to understand the different of the decking and what is you expectation of you new deck. For the reason that evey decking has its own features. We list the several important differences when you choose a new deck.1. The durablity of bamboo
When you are looking for a new deck in you project, you need to understand the different of the decking and what is you expectation of you new deck. For the reason that evey decking has its own features. We list the several important differences when you choose a new deck.
• The durablity of bamboo decking
• Bamboo decking need to maintenance?
• As a sustainable material Is there any impact on the environment？
• Bamboo material manufacturer
1. The durablity of bamboo decking
In a project the durablity of the material need to be consideration, the check method is according to the EU standard, through several test the bamboo material obtain a high durable capability, In the bamboo and wood industry, durability can be verified by comparing the density of the material itself. A denser material is less prone to damage and can withstand more people walking on the deck. The following list the difference of density and hardness of materials.
Species | Density (kg/m3) | Hardness(Gpa) |
THJ outdoor bamboo | 1.23 | 70.4 |
Teak | 0.7 | 55.8 |
Merbau | 0.8 | 61.7 |
Red cedar | 0.35 | 44.1 |
Jarrah | 0.57 | 47.1 |
Carbonized pinus sylvestris | 0.43 | 44.3 |
Pinus sylvestris | 0.46 | 43.1 |
2. Bamboo decking is needed to maintenance
If you want the decking is stay beautiful and durable, the maintainace is needed, but high maintenance deck is inadvisable, another sistuation is some advertising as“maintenance free”do need extensive cleaning and maintenance but actually its needed. If you are installed in THJ bamboo decking, we recommend that the bamboo deck be cleaned and maintained annually. Re-oiling is also recommended when a beautiful brown color is needed.
3. Sustainability of materials
A more important aspect, many find, is the sustainability of the materials, which is also essential when looking at deck types. There are many factors at play when looking for natural products for your decoration, but in general, natural materials are definitely a better choice for projects that require more sustainable materials. Some decorative materials, such as wood-plastic panels, claim to be sustainable, but in fact they are energy intensive in their production, and due to the "mixed" combination of wood-plastic, they are impossible to recycle and are not as environmentally friendly as bamboo. Not only China has abundant bamboo resource, but the fast growing speed, bamboo can grow 1 meter in a season of vigorous growth, and also need strict green certifications for exports. THJ Outdoor Bamboo decking, or other THJ Bamboo Products can be achieved this matter. More about outside bamboo here.
4. Product warranty
An important part of your decking is the warranty, which gives you an idea of what you can expect and helps you understand the manufacturer's experience. The longer the warranty period promised by the manufacturer indicates that the quality of the product can be guaranteed. The more experience and success we have, the more confidence we have to fully meet the needs of customers. THJ bamboo experts can not only serve you at any time, they will also provide you with advice on installation, help you understand the precautions when installing the deck and some suggestions on cleaning and maintenance, to promote a longer application. More than 20 years’ experience and an outstanding R&D team provides THJ with the highest durability for you request.
There are many differences between different materials, when you choose bamboo as a building or decoration material, THJ bamboo will be a good choice, both in terms of product performance, durability and sustainability are enough to verify. Bamboo decking can be retain for many years.