Unlike traditional hardwood products bamboo is a more stable alternative with expansion and contraction up to 2.5 times less than commonly used solid woods such as Oak. This is important in the New Zealand environment as the humidity changes can cause cupping and warping in solid wood floors & staircases.

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A thermal density heat treatment process alters the hardness, dimensional stability and durability of the bamboo decking to a level superior to the best hardwood species. This process removes all living micro organisms and sugar, preventing rot and mould.

Research proves this process is the most effective method (and currently the only efficient solution) to ensure that bamboo is suitable for outdoor applications.

No other bamboo decking used, utilises this process and Plantation is the exclusive supplier of this product in New Zealand.

Its capacity to absorb energy and the higher bending strength makes this bamboo an ideal material for earthquake resistant builds.

Bamboo possesses only a small proportion of lignin. Its main component is silicic acid, which gives the shoot its durability and hardness. The tissues composition of guadua is 40% fiber, 51% parenchyma and 9% conductive tissue, which explains its strength and flexibility.