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Natural Bamboo
General Species Info Wood Grading Info
Natural Bamboo species photo
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Specie Names
Grown in: China.
Description
For centuries, Bamboo has been a quintessential element in Oriental design, as well as an important building materal for homes and furnishings. It's as tough as steel, sturdier than concrete, and can grow to maturity in only five years. Today, Bamboo's strength, natural beauty and environmentally-friendly characteristics make it a perfect alternative to wood flooring. The species has a very linear grain and is fairly smooth in texture.
Color Range and Color Change
Color Range: Natural bamboo is light yellow in color..
Technical Data
GANN Moisture Meter Setting: 2.
GANN Correction: +1.0.
Red Oak Correction: -0.7.
Flat-sawn Shrinkage Coefficient: (H) 0.00211.
Straight-grain Shrinkage Coefficient: (V) 0.00168.
Comparative Hardness Chart
Hardness Chart for Natural Bamboo.

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