{"product_id":"outdoor-bamboo-decking-bosb","title":"BAMOSB Outdoor Bamboo Decking (BOSB) — High-Performance Structural Panel","description":"\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\"\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026amp;family=DM+Serif+Display\u0026amp;family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero hero--split\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg class=\"hero__bg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/furniture-application_f115381c-af55-44cd-ab28-0948c39fa24e.png?v=1782322219\u0026amp;width=1920\" alt=\"Bamboo OSB used in custom furniture fabrication\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero__inner\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero__eyebrow\"\u003eOutdoor · Class 1 durability · 25+ year service\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1 class=\"hero__title\"\u003eOutdoor decking. \u003cem\u003eHarder\u003c\/em\u003e than oak, \u003cem\u003egreener\u003c\/em\u003e than tropical hardwood.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero__lede\"\u003eThermally-modified Moso bamboo decking, compressed to Class 1 durability (25+ year outdoor service life). No tropical hardwood deforestation, no tropical hardwood price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero__ctas\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"btn btn--gold btn--arrow\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"#specs\" class=\"btn btn--ghost\"\u003eJump to specs\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003caside class=\"hero__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-num\"\u003e25\u003cem\u003e+\u003c\/em\u003e yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-label\"\u003eOutdoor service life. Class 1 durability (EN 350)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-num\"\u003e8,800 \u003cem\u003eN\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-label\"\u003eJanka hardness — harder than white oak (6,000 N)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-num\"\u003eNo \u003cem\u003etropical\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"hero__meta-label\"\u003eZero tropical hardwood. 5-year Moso bamboo harvest cycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPEC STRIP --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--tight sec--bone\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__val\"\u003e20\u003cem\u003emm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__key\"\u003eStandard thickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__val\"\u003e140\u003cem\u003emm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__key\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__val\"\u003e2,440\u003cem\u003emm\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__key\"\u003eLength (mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__val\"\u003eClass \u003cem\u003e1\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-strip__key\"\u003eEN 350 durability\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE STORY --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--cream\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow\"\u003e01 — The product\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sec__title\"\u003eA decking board that \u003cem\u003esurvives\u003c\/em\u003e 25 years outside.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"split split--50\" style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"split__label\"\u003eThe process\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"split__heading\"\u003eThermal modification at \u003cem\u003e200°C\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"split__body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMoso bamboo strips are kiln-heated to 200°C in a low-oxygen environment. This process — called thermal modification — permanently alters the cell structure, removing the sugars that fungi and insects feed on. The result is a board that is dimensionally stable, moisture-resistant, and rated Class 1 (the highest) for outdoor durability under EN 350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared to tropical hardwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAMOSB decking hits the same 25+ year service life, at a comparable price, without contributing to deforestation. It is harder than white oak. And it comes from a 5-year renewable harvest cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cimg class=\"split__img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/bamboo-shoot-stock_e7f11262-62fb-424d-b97f-77ac1f62f601.png?v=1782322163\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Freshly harvested bamboo shoots — raw stock\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- LAYERED --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--bone\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header sec__header--center\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow sec__eyebrow--center\"\u003e02 — Anatomy of a board\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sec__title\"\u003eHot-pressed, \u003cem\u003edense\u003c\/em\u003e, outdoor-rated.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"layers\" style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"layer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__num\"\u003ei\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__name\"\u003eThermal modification\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__desc\"\u003eMoso strips kiln-heated to 200°C. Sugars removed. Permanent dimensional stability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__thickness\"\u003e8 hr cycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"layer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__num\"\u003eii\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__name\"\u003eResin impregnation\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__desc\"\u003ePhenolic resin pressed under 1,200 tonnes. Closes the cell structure for moisture resistance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__thickness\"\u003e1,200 t\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"layer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__num\"\u003eiii\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__name\"\u003eHot press\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"layer__desc\"\u003eCompressed at 140°C, finished to 20×140mm. Density 1,150 kg\/m³ — denser than most tropical hardwoods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"layer__thickness\"\u003e1,150 kg\/m³\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; background: var(--b-cream-2); border: 1px solid var(--b-line); border-radius: 2px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--b-mute);\"\u003ePhenolic resin · Class 1 EN 350 · 25+ year outdoor service\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BIG STATS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--ink\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header sec__header--center\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow sec__eyebrow--center\"\u003e03 — Performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sec__title\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003enumbers\u003c\/em\u003e that matter for outdoor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__num\"\u003e8,800\u003cem\u003eN\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__label\"\u003eJanka hardness — harder than white oak (6,000 N)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__num\"\u003e25\u003cem\u003e+\u003c\/em\u003e yr\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__label\"\u003eClass 1 outdoor service life per EN 350\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__num\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e1.5\u003c\/em\u003e%\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__label\"\u003eThickness swell at 24h water immersion (vs 8% for softwood)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__num\"\u003e0\u003cem\u003e%\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat__label\"\u003eTropical hardwood content. Zero deforestation sourcing\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--paper\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow\"\u003e04 — Technical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sec__title\"\u003eThe full \u003cem\u003espec sheet\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sheet\" style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__head\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eProperty\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eValue\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eStandard dimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e20 × 140 × 2,440 mm (also: 20×140×3,050 mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e1,150 ± 50 kg\/m³\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eJanka hardness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e8,800 N (vs 6,000 N for white oak)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eBending strength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e≥ 110 MPa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eModulus of elasticity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e≥ 14,000 MPa\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eThickness swell (24h)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003e≤ 1.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eDurability class (EN 350)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003eClass 1 (highest, 25+ year outdoor service)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eUse class (EN 335)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003eClass 4 (ground contact) — with proper installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sheet__row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__key\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sheet__val\"\u003ePre-finished with UV-resistant oil (re-oil annually for color stability)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- APPLICATION GRID --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--bone\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow\"\u003e05 — Where it goes\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sec__title\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eapplications\u003c\/em\u003e for BAMOSB decking.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cards cards--3\" style=\"margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/applications\" class=\"card card--app\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg class=\"card__img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/furniture-application_f115381c-af55-44cd-ab28-0948c39fa24e.png?v=1782322219\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Bamboo OSB used in custom furniture fabrication\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card__overlay\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"card__overlay-cat\"\u003eRooftop\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"card__overlay-title\"\u003eRooftop deck assemblies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/applications\" class=\"card card--app\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg class=\"card__img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/wall-cladding-light-interior_d3cf82c6-83cd-4df2-a914-19b4e3f3d757.png?v=1782322191\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Light-finish bamboo wall cladding with slat ceiling interior\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card__overlay\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"card__overlay-cat\"\u003eResidential\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"card__overlay-title\"\u003eBackyard \u0026amp; pool decks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/applications\" class=\"card card--app\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg class=\"card__img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/applications-grid-six_a31929df-48f5-469c-9b83-cd64c903b98b.png?v=1782322177\u0026amp;width=800\" alt=\"Six-application grid of bamboo OSB panels in real projects\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card__overlay\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"card__overlay-cat\"\u003eCommercial\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"card__overlay-title\"\u003eHospitality terraces \u0026amp; boardwalks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sec sec--cream\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sec__header sec__header--center\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sec__eyebrow sec__eyebrow--center\"\u003e06 — Common questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top: 3rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq__item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"faq__q\"\u003eDoes BAMOSB decking really last 25+ years outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Class 1 durability per EN 350 means the wood species is rated for 25+ years of outdoor ground-contact or above-ground use. We have BAMOSB decking installations in coastal China (humid, salt-air), Arizona (UV-intense), and Sweden (freeze-thaw extreme) that are 8+ years in service and showing no structural degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq__item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"faq__q\"\u003eHow does it compare to tropical hardwood on price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePer m² installed, BAMOSB decking is typically 15-25% cheaper than comparable tropical hardwood (Ipe, Cumaru). The saving comes from shorter lead times, more consistent grading, and direct factory pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq__item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"faq__q\"\u003eDoes it need to be re-oiled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor color stability (preventing the natural silvering that happens with all wood species in UV exposure), we recommend re-oiling annually. The structural performance is not affected by re-oiling frequency — it is a purely cosmetic maintenance step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq__item\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"faq__q\"\u003eWhat about slip resistance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq__a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBAMOSB decking is rated R11 (the standard for outdoor commercial decking) when installed with a brushed finish. We supply both smooth and brushed variants. The brushed variant is recommended for pool surrounds and high-moisture areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cta__inner\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cta__eyebrow\"\u003eBuild greener outdoor spaces\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"cta__title\"\u003eSpecify \u003cem\u003eBAMOSB decking\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cta__buttons\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"btn btn--gold btn--arrow\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@bamosb.com\" class=\"btn btn--ghost\"\u003eEmail sales\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"cta__contact\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cta__contact-line\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@bamosb.com\"\u003esales@bamosb.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"cta__contact-line\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample kit\u003c\/strong\u003e$95, 3 boards, all finishes\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"fn\" style=\"padding: 1.5rem 5vw;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eBAMOSB Outdoor Decking · Class 1 EN 350\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003eLast updated June 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bamosb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42971235287249,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8302\/8177\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_szzaoeszzaoeszza.png?v=1771570245","url":"https:\/\/www.bambooosb.com\/products\/outdoor-bamboo-decking-bosb","provider":"BAMOSB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}