Backyard Patio Bamboo Decking Boards 200mm Wide

1. Overview of environmental performance
Heavy bamboo flooring is an environmentally friendly flooring that uses bamboo as raw material and has the advantages of wear resistance, insect and ant resistance, and heat resistance. Compared with traditional flooring, heavy bamboo flooring has more significant advantages in environmental protection. Here are some key features of heavy bamboo flooring’s environmental performance:

Renewable raw materials: The raw material used in heavy bamboo flooring is moso bamboo, which is a renewable resource. The utilization rate of moso bamboo is high and can reach more than 90%.
Resistant to water absorption and non-deformation: Heavy bamboo flooring is characterized by resistance to water absorption and non-deformation. After testing, the 24-hour water absorption thickness expansion rate is only 0.4%, which is far better than European standards (European standards ≤ 2.0%).
High density: The density of heavy bamboo flooring is very high, which can reach 1200kg/m³, which is more than 1.6 times that of ordinary bamboo wood flooring. It has high hardness, strength and high impact toughness.
Low formaldehyde release: The formaldehyde release of heavy bamboo flooring is below 0.35 mg/L, which has reached the requirements of European and American green standards.

2. Comparison of the environmental performance of cold-pressed and hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring

2.1 Cold pressed heavy bamboo flooring
Advantages: The curing time of cold-pressed heavy bamboo flooring is longer, the color difference of the board surface is small, and the cutting process is simple. In addition, since cold pressing is heated and solidified by molding, the abrasive tool also expands due to heat during the heating process, which makes the density of the edge of the board often meet the expected requirements and is less prone to edge collapse and wire skipping.
Disadvantages: The disadvantages of cold-pressed heavy bamboo flooring are that the labor intensity of workers is high, and the flexibility of the product is worse than that of hot-pressed ones. In addition, since cold pressing uses molding and heating to solidify, the abrasive tool will also be heated and expanded during the heating process. The density of the edge of the board often does not meet the expected requirements, and it is easy to collapse the edge, which can easily cause uneven density of the board.

2.2 Hot pressed heavy bamboo flooring
Advantages: Hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring refers to some of the shortcomings of cold pressing, combined with the improved production process of bamboo plywood, and the pressure and heating curing is completed in one go. The blank forming process is completed by heating and curing under the pressure of thousands of tons. It has uniform density and is not easy to collapse or skip.
Disadvantages: The density of hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring is higher than that of cold-pressed bamboo flooring, making it more difficult to cut and cut, and the cost of consumables is relatively high. In addition, the heating and curing time of hot-pressed heavy bamboo is shorter, and the color difference is much larger than that of cold-pressed bamboo.

3. Conclusion

Whether it is cold-pressed or hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring, they have good performance in terms of environmental protection performance. The renewable nature of the raw materials, low formaldehyde emission, high density and good resistance to water absorption all reflect their environmental properties. However, in terms of specific production processes, both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Although cold-pressed heavy bamboo flooring has advantages in curing time and board color difference, it has shortcomings in product density uniformity and flexibility. In contrast, hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring has improved density uniformity through improved processes, but has obvious shortcomings such as difficulty in cutting, high cost of consumables, and large color difference. Therefore, when choosing between cold-pressed and hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring, consumers should decide based on their own needs and preferences for environmental performance.

1. Equipment Investment Overview
The investment in production equipment for hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring mainly includes the purchase and installation of a series of mechanical equipment required for production such as hot presses, cold presses, dipping equipment, and paving conveyors. The prices of these equipment vary depending on the model, specification and brand, but generally speaking, the investment for a 2400T heat press may be around several hundred thousand yuan. In addition, the costs of land acquisition, civil construction equipment, equipment installation, etc. also need to be considered.

2. Equipment selection and investment analysis
When selecting hot-pressed heavy bamboo floor production equipment, factors such as production capacity, accuracy, and energy consumption of the equipment should be considered. For example, the hot-pressed rebar production equipment produced by Qingdao Guosen Machinery has the advantages of high precision, flexible operation, reasonable design, low noise, low power consumption, and high efficiency1. Although the initial investment of such equipment is high, in the long run, due to low energy consumption and high production efficiency, it can reduce production costs and improve the market competitiveness of products.

3. Production process and equipment configuration
The production process of hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring includes sawing, slicing, pressing, cooking/carbonizing, drying, dipping, post-gluing drying, weighing the green mass, and high-temperature and high-pressure molding. According to different production processes and product specifications, the required production equipment will also be different. Reasonable equipment configuration can not only ensure product quality and production efficiency, but also reduce equipment failure rates and maintenance costs.

4. Market prospects and investment return
As an environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable flooring material, hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring has broad demand in the market. As people's awareness of environmental protection increases and their pursuit of quality home decoration, the market demand for heavy bamboo flooring is expected to continue to grow. Therefore, investing in hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring production equipment can not only bring stable economic benefits, but also meet market demand and achieve long-term development of the enterprise.

5 Conclusion
When investing in production equipment for hot-pressed heavy bamboo flooring, you need to consider many factors such as the cost of the equipment, the needs of the production process, and the market prospects. Through careful selection and reasonable configuration of equipment, combined with the growth trend of market demand, investors are expected to obtain good returns on investment. At the same time, attention should be paid to regular maintenance and updates of equipment to ensure production stability and product quality.

Material selection
The material selection for heavy bamboo flooring is very precise. Generally, local high-quality moso bamboo (or other bamboo species with similar properties) that is more than four years old is used as the raw material. This strict selection of materials ensures the quality and durability of the flooring.

Production process

Original bamboo inspection: Choose moso bamboo with good mechanical properties as raw material. The bamboo age is less than 4 years old, the strength is unstable, and the dry shrinkage and moisture expansion rates are large. Moso bamboo that is more than 5 years old should be selected. Bamboo generally has thick walls at the roots and thin walls at the tips. Therefore, straight fresh moso bamboo with a diameter at breast height greater than 10cm and a wall thickness of 7mm or more is generally used as raw material.

Cutting: Divide bamboo tubes according to wall thickness and cut them into specified lengths.

Punching: The dried bamboo strips need to be finely planed on all four sides to remove the residual green and yellow bamboo and the knife marks left by rough planing.

Steaming, bleaching or carbonization: The chemical composition of bamboo is basically the same as that of wood, mainly cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and extracted substances. However, bamboo contains more protein, sugar, starch, fat and wax than wood. Therefore, after rough planing, bamboo strips need to be steamed (natural color) or carbonized at high temperature and high humidity (coffee color) to remove part of the sugar and starch. Extracts such as pesticides, etc. are added with insect repellents, preservatives, etc. during treatment to prevent the growth of insects and fungi.

Drying: The moisture content of the steamed bamboo chips exceeds 80% and reaches a saturated state. The moisture content of bamboo directly affects the size and shape stability of the finished bamboo products after processing. In order to ensure the quality of bamboo flooring products, the bamboo raw materials used for processing need to be fully dried before gluing.

Fine planing: The bamboo strips are finely planed into the required specifications.

Product selection: Sort bamboo strips into different levels.

Gluing and lamination: Gluing and assembly, choose high-quality environmentally friendly adhesive, apply glue according to the specified amount and apply it evenly, and then assemble the bamboo strips according to the required specifications.

Then hot pressing and gluing are carried out. The blank forming process is completed by heating and solidifying under the pressure of thousands of tons. The density is uniform, and it is not easy to collapse and skip wires. This solves the inherent quality problem of the slab and further improves it.

Sanding: Treat the surface of the base plate to make it smooth, and determine the thickness of the base plate.

Tenoning: Tenoning the bottom and sides of the bamboo board. Bamboo flooring is tenoned lengthwise and crosswise. Tenoning is also commonly known as grooving, which is the concave and convex groove when the floor is spliced. This is the key to ensuring the perfect splicing of the floor.

Paint: In order to prevent moisture from the surrounding environment from invading the bamboo floor and to make the board surface anti-pollution, wear-resistant, decorative and other properties, the bamboo floor needs to be painted.

Finished product inspection: Inspect the finished product. Adhesion, surface finish, abrasion resistance and gloss.

The difference between cold pressing and hot pressing
There are two production processes for heavy bamboo flooring: cold pressing and hot pressing. The advantages of the cold pressing process are low equipment cost, simple cutting process, long curing time, small color difference on the board surface, and good deformation resistance. The disadvantage is that the labor intensity of workers is high, and the flexibility of the product is worse than that of hot pressing. When the mold is heated and solidified, the mold expands so that the density of the edge of the board often fails to meet the expected requirements, and it is easy to collapse the edge, easily causing uneven density of the board 15. The advantage of the hot pressing process is that it can be heated and cured in one go. The density of the board is uniform, it is not easy to collapse and skip wires, and it has good toughness. The disadvantages are high equipment cost, consumables, and high-density boards that are not easy to cut; the color difference of the boards formed by short-term heating and curing is large.

Summarize
The production process of heavy bamboo flooring is a complex process involving multiple steps and meticulous handling. Whether it is cold pressing or hot pressing process, the parameters and conditions of each link need to be strictly controlled to ensure the quality and performance of the final product.

1. Material selection
When choosing heavy bamboo flooring, the first thing to consider is the material. Heavy bamboo flooring usually uses local high-quality moso bamboo that is more than five years old. Such bamboo flooring has the characteristics of high density, high hardness, impact resistance, and wear resistance. In addition, you should also pay attention to the texture of the floor. If the texture is blurred, it means that the bamboo material of this bamboo floor is not fresh and is older bamboo. 1.

2. Processing technology
The production process of heavy bamboo flooring is also a key factor. High-quality heavy bamboo flooring is produced through a series of strict processes including material selection, cooking, drying, and hot pressing. 349 When purchasing, you can evaluate the processing quality by observing the color and texture of the floor and checking whether the floor's structure is symmetrical and balanced.

3. Water resistance and abrasion resistance
Considering that heavy bamboo flooring may be used for floor decoration, water resistance and wear resistance are essential considerations. High-quality heavy bamboo flooring has the advantages of water absorption resistance and non-deformation. The 24-hour water absorption thickness expansion rate is much lower than the European standard 349. In addition, the surface treatment of the floor should also be checked, such as matte wear-resistant paint, to ensure its wear resistance.

4. Brand and after-sales service
Choosing well-known brands and merchants with good after-sales service can ensure product quality and facilitate later maintenance. When purchasing, you can refer to the purchasing experiences and opinions of other consumers and choose brands that have gained a good reputation in the market, such as Tianpeng Bamboo.

5. Environmental performance
Heavy bamboo flooring is an environmentally friendly product that is mildew-proof, moth-proof, flame-retardant, anti-static, and has no side effects. When choosing, you should pay attention to check whether the floor has undergone effective environmental protection treatment, such as whether it is spray-painted on six sides to prevent moisture and heavy objects from pressing on the bamboo floor for a long time.

6. Installation and maintenance
Choose a professional installation team for installation to ensure installation quality and environmental hygiene. Before laying, make sure the ground is dry and clean, and lay a moisture-proof mat. Additionally, regular cleaning and maintenance can extend the life of your bamboo flooring.

To sum up, when choosing heavy bamboo flooring, you should pay attention to the material, processing technology, water resistance and wear resistance, brand and after-sales service, environmental performance, installation and maintenance, etc. By taking these factors into consideration, you can be sure to purchase heavy bamboo flooring that is high quality, beautiful, and functional.

1. Wear resistance
The wear resistance of heavy bamboo flooring is mainly reflected in its high surface hardness and the bamboo material has been specially treated to have high hardness and wear resistance. These properties make heavy bamboo flooring resistant to scratches and wear from daily use2. In addition, the bamboo materials of heavy bamboo flooring have been carefully selected and processed. Generally, local high-quality moso bamboo (nan bamboo) with a bamboo age of more than 5 years is used as the material, and is produced through a series of strict and scientific processes3. These strict processes ensure the high quality and wear resistance of heavy bamboo flooring.

2. Stability
The stability of heavy bamboo flooring is also an important aspect of its durability. It has been treated with a special process and has good stability and is not easily affected by moisture and temperature changes, thereby reducing the risk of cracking and deformation. This stability ensures that heavy bamboo flooring retains its original shape and appearance over time.

3. Durability
The durability of heavy bamboo flooring is due to its high density and strength. Its density is as high as 1200kg/m³, which is more than 1.6 times that of ordinary bamboo flooring. It has high hardness, strength and high impact toughness4. This means heavy bamboo flooring can withstand greater pressure and impact, extending its lifespan. In addition, heavy bamboo flooring's resistance to water absorption and non-deformation also increase its durability. After testing, the 24-hour water absorption thickness expansion rate is only 0.4%, which is far better than European standards.

4. Environmental protection
The environmental protection of heavy bamboo flooring is not only reflected in the selection of its raw materials, but also in its manufacturing process. It uses moso bamboo, a renewable resource, as raw material. This material replaces the traditional production method of using wood as raw material. It is both sustainable production and can effectively protect the environment. In addition, the manufacturing process of heavy bamboo flooring is relatively simple and does not require the use of a large number of chemicals. It usually passes some environmental certifications, such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification and E0 level certification. These environmentally friendly properties ensure that heavy bamboo flooring can maintain its environmentally friendly properties after many years of use.

To sum up, the wear resistance and durability of heavy bamboo flooring are due to its high-quality raw materials, strict production process, excellent stability and its environmental protection characteristics. These factors combine to make heavy bamboo flooring a flooring option that is both beautiful and functional.