Board · 8–15 mm
Plant-Based — indicative fig. O·04
Fire Combustible CombustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 50-80MPa StructuralDesign life 20yr
Multi-layer engineered bamboo flooring with bamboo veneer top layer and plywood/composite core, providing dimensional stability and rapid-growth sustainability for residential and commercial flooring applications.
01 Physical
Density 650-850kg/m3
Specific gravity 0.65-0.85
Porosity 10-20%
Water absorption 3-10%
Hardness 3000-5000 lbf (13-22 kN)Janka
UV resistance moderate
Chemical resistance good
pH tolerance 6-8pH
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 80-160MPa
Compressive strength 50-80MPa
Flexural strength 40-80MPa
Impact resistance goodJ/m
Creep resistance good
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.12-0.18W/mK
Specific heat 1200-1600J/kgK
Thermal expansion 0.003-0.005mm/mK
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Combustible
Fire resistance level 10-15minutes
Ignition temp 250-400degC
Flame spread index 75-150FSI
Smoke dev. index 100-250SDI
Heat release rate 150-300kW/m2
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon -5 to -15kg CO2-eq/m2
Carbon footprint 1-6kg CO2-eq/kg
Embodied energy 15-25MJ/kg
Water footprint 200-500L/kg
Recyclability 60-75%
Recycled content 0-5%
Renewable content 70-90%
Circular score 6-7/10
VOC emissions 10-124ug/m3
Toxicity rating low
LEED contribution 3-6points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 20-50years
Maintenance interval 5-8years
Warranty period 15-25years
Material cost (range) 45-120AUD/m2
Material cost (per unit) 40-110AUD/m2
Lead time 5-70days
Lifecycle cost 120-280AUD/m2
Annual maintenance 2-5AUD/m2/year
Market availability good
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional surface hardness — strand-woven Janka 3,000-5,000 lbf (harder than oak, maple, most hardwoods)
- Rapidly renewable resource (5-7 year Moso bamboo harvest cycle)
- Superior dimensional stability from engineered cross-laminated construction
- Compatible with hydronic underfloor heating systems
- Multiple installation methods (floating click-lock, glue-down, nail-down)
- Factory pre-finished — no site sanding or coating required
- Carbon-negative material lifecycle (bamboo sequesters more CO2 than it generates)
- Natural antimicrobial properties
- Attractive natural grain patterns — distinctive node markings
- Lower carbon footprint than imported hardwood alternatives
Constraints
- All product imported to Australia — no domestic manufacturing
- Limited refinishing capacity due to thin wear layer (1-3 sandings maximum)
- Moisture-sensitive — not suitable for wet areas (bathrooms, laundries) without waterproof variants
- Quality varies significantly between manufacturers — cheap imports may delaminate
- Formaldehyde emissions from some adhesive systems (must specify E0 or E1 minimum)
- Susceptible to scratching from pets and heavy furniture without felt pads
- Colour fading possible under prolonged direct sunlight without UV-blocking window film
- Combustible material — NCC fire compliance considerations in multi-storey buildings
08 Applications
A1 Residential flooring (living areas, bedrooms, hallways)
A2 Light commercial flooring (offices, retail)
A3 Floating floor installations over concrete slabs
A4 Underfloor heating compatible applications
A5 Kitchen and dining room flooring
A6 Feature flooring in sustainable building projects
A7 Renovation overlay projects over existing floors
A8 Multi-storey residential buildings (with acoustic underlay)
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.