Plantation Bamboo N-Durance Decking

Modern & Stylish

N-Durance Decking

When looking for the most beautiful decking boards to fit into a modern outdoor space or stylish garden, then Bamboo N-durance is a great hardwood or composite decking alternative.

The brown caramel colour suits every design and creates a warm ambience. The flat or grooved side of the boards are suitable for various applications and, above all, ensure a deck has a luxurious appearance

Why N-Durance?

At Plantation Bamboo, we introduced Bamboo N-Durance decking as an alternative to the well-proven Bamboo X-Treme decking option to meet the demand for a lighter coloured decking – after the successful performance of this decking around the world over the last four years.

While both bamboo decking options are made from Moso bamboo (the giant bamboo species) and share similar strength and durability, Bamboo N-Durance has a lighter caramel colour and requires annual oil maintenance for protection against fungi.

In contrast, Bamboo X-Treme decking undergoes thermal heat treatment for fungal protection and is considerably darker.

Bamboo N-Durance decking’s slightly increased density and its lighter, caramel colour cater to specific customer preferences, offering a great option alongside the well-established Bamboo X-Treme decking.

Fastest growing hardwood alternative

Bamboo N-Durance decking offers an eco-friendly, durable alternative to scarce tropical hardwoods.

Our Dutch supplier, MOSO® transforms the rapidly renewable resource bamboo into beautiful, natural outdoor decking with a warm caramel colour. Bamboo N-durance® is made from the fast-growing Moso bamboo, which shoots new stems every year.

Harvesting around 20% of the bamboo poles yearly does not result in deforestation as the Moso bamboo root system, with its rhizomes, allow it to continue growing.

Using a patented process, our supplier enhances its hardness, stability, fire safety, and durability beyond top tropical hardwoods.

This unique method effectively makes bamboo suitable for outdoor use, eliminating rot and mould risks.

Exclusive to Plantation in New Zealand, Bamboo N-Durance decking features a hardwood-like grain with distinctive bamboo nodes, combining functionality with a unique aesthetic.

Install decking quickly & economically

Due to the special symmetrical shape of the grooved length sides of the boards, Bamboo N-Durance® decking offers the possibility to choose between the grooved or the flat surface of the boards.

Powder-coated stainless steel clips and screws are provided, enabling fast and efficient installation.

The stability of the decking allows for tongue-in-groove end-matching of the decking boards, giving a high quality, snug finish, which is not possible with less stable decking products..

Additionally, the fixed length boards ensure very easy transport, handling, and fast installation.

Builders say that they can install this decking around twice as quick as most timber decking options.

 

Superior quality and unmatched durability

Bamboo N-Durance decking is exceptionally hard, dense and stable, and has been tested for durability (class 1 of EN350 standard – the best possible class available), ensuring maximum performance.

A unique Outdoor Density® process, combining special crushing, steam pressure treatment and compression, provides Bamboo N-Durance with incredible durability. This process significantly increases the density of the material – making the bamboo boards very hard and strong.

As a last step, Bamboo N-Durance decking boards are treated and finished with decking oil that prevents fast weathering and limits surface fungi development.

*) Class 1 according to EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2, simulated graveyard test / Class 1 according to EN 350 / EN 113-2 (CEN/TS 15083-1), Class 4 for EN 335 and strong fungi resistance according to EN 846

 

Simple Maintenance

Bamboo N-Durance decking is a lighter caramel colour and hasn’t been thermally treated. 



The caramel colour tends to stay in the decking longer than with Bamboo X-treme decking, but it does require annual maintenance, with cleaning and re-oiling, to ensure the decking remains protected against fungi (whereas the thermal treatment of X-treme decking protects against this).



Cleaning and re-oiling the decking is quite a simple task.

Explore Our N-Durance Decking Gallery

We have so many amazing images from projects over the years, truly showcasing what our bamboo product can do.

More reasons
to choose N-Durance

Bamboo N-Durance decking is a symbol of eco-conscious living, offering unmatched advantages over traditional hardwoods.

Bamboo grows rapidly, reaching maturity in just four to five years – a stark contrast to traditional hardwoods that take decades. By choosing bamboo, you’re embracing a solution that nurtures our planet. 

Bamboo N-durance® Decking is very stable, as a result of the unique Outdoor-Density® process. The boards are more stable than any tropical hardwood and, therefore, can be produced with an end-match join system. The installation can be done without gaps between the ends of the boards, which is unique for (hardwood) decking. 

 

Bamboo N-durance® is a natural product that can vary in colour, grain and appearance. The warm caramel colour and texture will change over time, depending on the maintenance schedule. The decking will turn a lighter caramel in the months after installation and without further maintenance, the colour will turn grey as a result of UV radiation (similar to most other wood species) and the boards become slightly rougher. Annual cleaning and maintenance with an outdoor anti-fungal finish, such as a coloured Woca Exterior Wood Oil ensures that the decking will stay beautiful for years.

Thanks to the experience obtained with the highly popular, darker Bamboo X-treme® Decking and, based on the results of the Durability and Use Class classifications of Bamboo N-durance®, Plantation Bamboo offers a 25 year warranty on Bamboo N-Durance Decking. 

Warranty Bamboo N-Durance Decking

Product Specifications and Instructions

Explore installation, sizing and general product info below.

Please see our detailed Installation & Care Instructions or video here.

The symmetrical shape of the outside surface offers the choice between either a ribbed or a flat surface (either side can be used). With correct joist set-up, Bamboo N-Durance decking can be quickly installed using the powder-coated stainless steel clip and screw fixings supplied (for “invisible” fixing – no unsightly nails or screws visible). This system saves up to 50% in time and cost of labour to install the decking boards.

Below is a photo of the main clip provided with the decking (plus 25mm stainless steel screw).  On the far right is the NEW edge/starter clip (also powder-coated stainless steel).  The edge/starter clips are sold separately in bags of 25 clips/screws – for $8.00+GST per bag.

 

Installation Summary

  • Install a suitable, fixed, stable and durable sub frame
  • Determine which side of the board will be used: the grooved or flat side
  • Fix the boards on the joists/sub frame with the stainless steel clip and screw fasteners provided (to be inserted in the edge grooves of the board) – with joist spacing of 462.5mm, to ensure the boards end-match over a joist
  • It is suggested to allow a 1-2% slope (for water run-off) and ensure good ventilation of the decking
  • After installation: make sure proper cleaning and maintenance is done
  • When an outdoor finish is not regularly applied the typical bamboo wood grain structure will become more visible
  • Bamboo N-durance® is pre-oiled with Woca Exterior Wood Oil (Teak colour). In order to maintain the rich caramel colour it is recommended to reapply Woca Exterior Wood Oil 3 to 4 months after installation, or as needed
  • Yearly maintenance with Woca Exterior Wood Oil (or similar) is required to maintain the anti-surface fungi resistance and the luxurious appearance
  • Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight, and protected from weather influences, dirt and dust
  • For further info: please see the installation/maintenance instructions.
  • Like any untreated hardwood species when exposed to outdoor conditions, Bamboo N-Durance decking will slowly turn grey over time, if left un-oiled, creating a very natural look.
  • Surface weathering, due to climate conditions, will be more noticeable on the flat side of the decking, compared to the ribbed side.  However, Bamboo N-Durance decking will not warp, crack or shrink/expand to the extent that most other decking products tend to.

The decking boards are all 1850×137 x 20mm (140mm wide with the gaps that the clips provide) and are tongue-in-groove end matched for easy and attractive installation. Bamboo N-Durance decking is sold in boxes of 5 boards, measuring 1.267sqm per box (weighing 31kg), and comes with powder-coated stainless-steel clips and screw fixings.

  • Density: +/- 1,200 kg/m3
  • Resistance to Indentation – Brinell Hardness: ≥ 9.5 kg/mm2 (EN1534)
  • Reaction to fire: Class Bfl-s1(EN13501-1)
  • Flame Spread Index: Class A (ASTM E84)
  • Slip resistance: R 10 (CEN/TS 16165 Annex B – DIN 51130)
  • Modulus of Elasticity: 12090 N/mm2 (mean value – EN 408)
  • Bending strength: 99.6 N/mm2 (characteristic value – EN408)
  • Biological durability: Class 1 (EN350 / CEN/TS 15083-2),simulated graveyard test;  Class 1 (EN350 / CEN/TS 15083-1)
  • Superficial preservatives and finish: comply with European biocide product regulation (BPR) and are not listed on the restrictions list of REACH Annex XVII/candidate list
  • Effectiveness against surface fungi: Class 0, Strong fungi static (EN ISO 846), treatment only superficial.
  • Use Class: Class 4 (EN335)
  • Environmental Product Declaration – EPD (EN 15804) (www.moso.eu/epd)
  • Contribution LEED BD+C – v4: MR1, MR2, MR3 (FSC®), EQ2 v2009: MR6, MR7 (FSC®), IEQ 4.3, IEQ 4.4
  • Contribution BREEAM: MAT1, MAT3 (FSC®), MAT5
  • Warranty: 25 years
Watch an Installation in Action!

Both Bamboo X-Treme and N-Durance decking are relatively quick and simple to install.  See this handy 5 minute installation guide video (installation is the same for both decking types).

Plantation Bamboo X-treme decking was a product I really enjoyed working with, it was really easy to put down and it looks great!”

It's not just us that LOVE Bamboo!

What customers are saying about our bamboo decking...

"The product has been a joy to use. Result is straight clean lines and great finish. Would recommend this as the only decking to consider. Everyone from builders to friends have been impressed with the ease of install and the good looks of the finish."

+ Geoff, Tauranga

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As a non-builder, the prospect of replacing our deck covering was a little daunting. After looking at a range of options, I opted for Bamboo X-treme decking and I doubt that I could have made a better choice. Josh at Plantation Bamboo was great to deal with being both helpful and responsive. The product was easy to work with and I completed the job reasonably quickly with my wife and son taking turns to help out. The completed deck looks and feels as good as I could have imagined.
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Our Plantation Bamboo X-treme deck looks amazing, even better than the photos on the website. We have had so many great comments that I am sure we will have friends and family using the same decking. Our builder loved the product so much I think this will become his 'go to' recommendation. Steve and Kim provided such wonderful and friendly service, they even arranged rural delivery for us. I absolutely recommend Plantation Bamboo.
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