Blog

Decking design ideas with bamboo decking

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:30:00 GMT

Whether in the city or countryside, in a residential or public project, the terrace remains a place where you like to recharge your batteries whenever the weather is nice. Inside a house or hotel, it offers an opening to new perspectives. There are many possibilities for the design of a deck and with bamboo decking there even more, thanks to its many advantages and technical properties. Find out more about the various decking projects using MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® Decking to get some inspirational decking design ideas:

Decking types – what are the differences?

nnicholson@moso.eu (Nicole Nicholson) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

When looking at recommending or investing in a new deck, you need to understand the different decking types to know exactly what you can expect from your new deck. Every type of decking is different and has its own characteristics, and bamboo is no exception. For your next project, we have lined up the most important differences you need to be aware of before you invest in a new deck and why:

The durability of a deck
How a deck needs to be maintenaned
How sustainable a material is
The manufacturer

Hotels with a sleek and elegant bamboo terrace

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:15:00 GMT

A hotel’s terrace can be used for a variety of activities: for guests to wander by the pool, to relax, to party around the decks of top DJ's or to enjoy a sunset dinner. This is an important area, one in which guests pay special attention to before making a reservation. Which is exactly why the material choice of the decking board is important. The bamboo terrace creates a natural, warm and durable outdoor space. Several hotel chains use bamboo terraces. Be inspired by these references from all over the world!

Decking that looks like wood but is as hard as stone

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 12:30:00 GMT

There is a wide choice of decking boards on the market: the most appreciated and recognised for their natural beauty, durability and resistance are often wooden decks, especially tropical wood decking. MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® Decking is an alternative to wood, as it has similar or even superior characteristics such as:

Why you should consider bamboo when looking for decking alternatives

nnicholson@moso.eu (Nicole Nicholson) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:30:00 GMT

There are many reasons to consider bamboo when on a quest for an elegant new deck for a project. Among the wide array of decking alternatives available on the market, it can be hard to determine what the most important elements of a material are when considering the pros and cons of all decking alternatives. In this blog we list the most important reasons you should consider bamboo when looking to spruce up your next project:

The versatility of bamboo decking compared to other materials
Manufacturers guarantee given on bamboo decking
The natural look of a bamboo deck compared to synthetics
The sustainability advantages of the fastest growing plant on earth
The endless admiration of a deck that looks great for a long time

5 examples of bamboo decking around a pool

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:38:00 GMT

Would you like to design or create a natural deck installed around a pool? With bamboo decking this is possible, as the high stability of the material allows for durable applications around swimming pools. We invite you to discover 5 projects in countries with very different climates and different applications, yet all of them around swimming pools:

Bamboo decking in a Luxury Tower Apartment in Israel
Bamboo decking in the Vabali Spa in Germany
Bamboo decking in a private residence in Mexico
Bamboo decking at a Safari Lodge in Botswana
Bamboo decking in the Hotel Beach Ushuaïa in Ibiza

Why should you use bamboo decking planks?

nnicholson@moso.eu (Nicole Nicholson) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:30:00 GMT

A deck is the focal point of a garden and of a landscape project for that matter. It presents an opportunity to make a project really stand out and steer away from a standard deck design. In order to make something really special and to translate ideas into designs, material choice is a very important part of this process. By ensuring that decking planks used do not limit design possibilities, the limitations lie merely in the tip of the pencil used to sketch up the design. MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® Decking planks are extremely stable, meaning unique designs can be created, but that is just one of the many reasons you should use consider using bamboo decking. We focus on three main reasons:

Unique – a chance to stand out and bring that wow factor to a garden or landscape
Durable – Extremely stable decking planks
Sustainable – Does more than it says on the tin

How strong is a bamboo deck?

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:15:00 GMT

Bamboo decking offers many advantages and one of them is the strength. Why and how can a hollow bamboo stem be transformed into such a strong decking board? We invite you to find out what makes a bamboo deck so strong:

5 advantages of bamboo decking for commercial centers and shops

fcariou@moso.eu (Fanny Cariou) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Terraces installed in shopping centers and shops have to face tough conditions: heavy traffic, delivery carts and strict safety standards make this application particularly difficult. Bamboo decking can be a very good choice due to its many advantages:

Is bamboo decking more sustainable than alternative decking materials?

nnicholson@moso.eu (Nicole Nicholson) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:30:00 GMT

Bamboo is a sustainable material that can be incorporated in various different elements of your project, including the deck. Whether bamboo decking is more sustainable than other materials is dependent on whether we are comparing natural or (semi)synthetic or “alternative” decking. When looking at synthetic decking materials, bamboo is a more sustainable option due to the use of a fast growing renewable resource and, in many cases, a less intense production process. However, when looking at fellow natural decking materials, this is generally on a par, depending on sourcing, production and the material / wood type used.

Are you more interested in bamboo decking compared to hardwood decking? Read this bamboo decking vs. hardwood decking blog.