Structural stability refers to the tendency of wood to bow, bend or cusp. All woods are affected by moisture, which causes it to expand or contract. Our Eco-Logic Bamboo products are of the most structurally stable wooden products available.
Why is structural stability important?
Cost & time savings.
If you are manufacturing a piece or installing a deck or floor and the wood bows or cups easily, it means that it’ll take longer to manufacture or install as you need to brace the components to keep the design stable. This also requires extra materials & results in a higher wastage factor.
This becomes more apparent when you have to set up a production line for a product range, or if you are manufacturing for a big project such as a hotel where delays could mean penalties. The longer it takes to manufacture, the more it costs you & the less profit you make on the job.
Fewer post installation or manufacturing comebacks.
Nobody wants to have to fix or redo a job after it’s been completed. Bamboo’s inherent stability means that it’s the least likely to start pulling apart, bowing or cupping when exposed to excess moisture or sudden changes in the local climate. We have a number of cases with installed floors where there has been water damage & the bamboo has fully recovered.
Structural stability of bamboo vs other solid woods
As you can see by this chart – bamboo as a raw material is very stable when compared to other timbers. When considering the above graph, you need to keep in mind that most architectural bamboo products are manufactured. The manufacturing process employed is critical to the stability of the end product. We provide some important things to look for when choosing an architectural bamboo product on this page.
