How close together should bamboo deck boards be?

They should have 3/16" expansion space between the boards and 1/4" expansion space on all ends.

What are the disadvantages of bamboo decking?

It can't constantly withstand rainy climates. Its maintenance can be a little more expensive than other types of decking because of specialized oils. Also, harmful chemicals are used in their manufacturing.

What are the advantages of bamboo decking?

It's environmentally-friendly. It's highly customizable and cheaper than hardwood. It's also harder and lasts longer than wood.

How much does bamboo decking cost?

Unwoven bamboo, which isn't as resilient, costs around $20 per square meter. Strand woven bamboo costs around $35 per square meter. While more expensive, strand woven bamboo will last much longer than unwoven bamboo.

How do you clean bamboo decking?

First, sweep the decking. Then apply a mix of water and remover with a scrub brush.

Can bamboo decking rot?

It does not handle prolonged rainy times of the year well, and lots of sitting water – exposure may cause rot. That isn't so much of an issue when going with strand woven bamboo. If you live in a rainy climate, it's probably not the right material for you.

Is bamboo decking good?

Bamboo decking gives a modern look and is a sustainable choice. Just be aware that the integrity of the boards depends on the glue used on them, never deteriorating, which will take time to observe. The material is too new to be considered fail-safe when it comes to handling all types of weather.

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Bamboo decking is decking made from the fast-growing bamboo plant, a family of woody grass species native to Asia, and long used as a building material. Bamboo is lightweight and robust. Decking made from bamboo can either be strand woven or nonwoven. Strand woven is known to provide greater strength.

Look for the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) Certification to ensure the bamboo you have chosen was harvested sustainably. Many bamboo companies will follow a certification that limits the amount of formaldehyde used in the production process to minimize indoor air pollution. In this instance, look for certification of CARB 2 (phase 2 of the California Air Resources Board certification) or similar.

Bamboo can grow a meter per day in the correct climate, reaching harvest height in 4 to 6 years. Bamboo's is a sustainable building material due to its quick renewability. On the other hand, it is grown primarily in Asia, so outside Asia, it's not a local building material, and the ecological impact of transport is increased.

Two places in the world claim to host the world's largest deck chair - Winton, Australia, and Bournemouth, UK. Both chairs are immense, high enough to need a ladder or ropes to climb into, and spacious enough to seat more than 50 people.

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Kelly Isley

Last Updated: Jul 23, 2021