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Specie Names
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Grown in:
Asia.
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Lumber Name(s):
Moso Bamboo.
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Description
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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 most hardwoods 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.
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Color Range and Color Change
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Color Range:
Carbonized color is achieved through a steam and heating process, not with any stains or dyes. Carbonizing gives Bamboo a richer, caramel color with brown graining.
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Special Characteristics and Issues
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During the carbonization process, bamboo loses about 20% of its hardness. The fibers are weakened by the presence of high pressure steam. Carbonizing creates many different tones which cannot be precisely controlled.
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Hardness Chart for
Carbonized Bamboo
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Species Comparative Hardness (Janka Scale):
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