While bamboo is rapidly gaining popularity, timber cladding is still very popular. Wood is a well-known material, while high quality bamboo timber cladding has only been available for about 10 years. But what are the main advantages of bamboo? The advantages of bamboo timber cladding in a nutshell: Maintenance free Fire resistant CO2 neutral Hard & durable High stability ..read more

Similar to Thermally Modified lumber, MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® has been subject to highly elevated temperatures to improve durability and resistance to decay. There are, however, several key differences between these two materials that make them unique and suitable for different applications ..read more

Among a developing market of alternative wood products, modification techniques, such as thermal modification, have also increased in popularity. This has led to a surge of interest in Thermally Modified wood and bamboo products and in this blog we discuss the benefits of such product ranges ..read more

We can all agree that a deck is the perfect place to enjoy warm weather with your loved ones. However, a poorly maintained or unsafe deck could possibly collapse, causing serious injuries to your family, friends and your home. During Deck Safety Month® in May, MOSO® North America recommends that all homeowners Check Your Deck® before starting to participate in summer activities ..read more

One of the most frequently asked questions about bamboo decking is "how durable is bamboo decking?" and we are happy to provide you with a complete answer. Bamboo decking boards have only been on the market since 2009. As a result, the lifespan of the material is not as well-known as that of hardwood. Nevertheless, the answer to the question "how durable is bamboo decking?" can be answered with certainty: X-tremely durable ..read more

While bamboo is rapidly gaining popularity, timber siding is still very popular. Wood is a well-known material, while high quality bamboo timber siding has only been available for about 10 years. So what are the main advantages of bamboo as a siding material ..read more

MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® brings advantages that other Thermally Modified products do not. Bamboo X-Treme is Class A fire rated in both the US and Canada. It is also certified for Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) in California and the Pacific Northwest. Most other Thermally Modified productsonly rate as Class B for flame spread. When choosing a Thermally Modified product for high fire zones, it is important to consider WUI Certification and a Class A flame spread rating ..read more

Trying to design, budget and build a dream deck and outdoor space? MOSO is proud to bring you the MOSO Bamboo X-treme® Deck Planner in partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie, a new deck planning software. Our deck planner is a free-to-use online software that uses Bamboo X-treme® decking material, as well as the structural products and technical knowledge of Simpson Strong-Tie ..read more

The Amazon: known as the 'lungs of the earth', but in reality all trees, plants and grasses, including bamboo, are a source of oxygen. Through photosynthesis, under the influence of sunlight, they convert water and carbon dioxide (CO2) into glucose (building block for biomass), water and oxygen: 6 CO2 + 12 H2O + photons ➔ C6H12O6 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O(carbon dioxide + water + light energy ➔ glucose + oxygen + water) The CO2 is then stored in the bamboo, in the biomass as biogenic carbon, and in bamboo products' case in the stem. If the bamboo stem continues to grow and eventually dies, the CO2 ..read more

At MOSO North America, we regularly receive field requests from homeowners and contractors in the US looking for information or stock of bamboo flooring. To date, MOSO North America has not sold any flooring to Box Stores in the United States, but only through specialized installers. We specialize in Outdoor Bamboo products at this time, such as MOSO® Bamboo X-treme Decking, Siding and Porch flooring ..read more