Environmental Advantages:
Bamboo is a wonderful alternative to wood materials in that it grows rapidly and is adaptable to many different climates. Fast growing bamboo is a grass that can be cut off near the ground and will re-grow from the same roots. It reaches full maturity in four years, and the living roots systems shore up soil and prevent the destructive effects of erosion caused by traditional lumbering. Unlike traditional hardwoods, bamboo does not require replanting when harvested. Plyboo® bamboo is grown in managed forests in China. Harvesting is done by hand, minimizing the impact on the local environment. By working with bamboo and understanding its growth patterns, bamboo farmers are able to maximize timber production while maintaining healthy forests.

Mixing strands of bamboo with a low-VOC adhesive, Plyboo Strand® is manufactured using high levels of compression. With all strips oriented in the same direction, the shredded bamboo mass is thrashed and then, under extreme pressure, compressed by 75 percent to yield high-density planks. After a kiln-drying and milling process the planks are sanded and finished, giving them their trademark Plyboo Strand® look.

Applications:
At 2600 psi, twice as hard as red oak, strand flooring and plywood is the hardest bamboo product on the market today. Plyboo Strand® is particularly suited for commercial use but is also popular among homeowners for its warm and natural aesthetic. Available in flooring planks as well as plywood, Plyboo Strand® can be cut and laminated using conventional equipment and adhesives, and will sand and finish like other hardwood flooring and sheet good products.

Our Stock:
30" x 72" x 3/4"

For more information about Plyboo Strand®, visit www.plyboo.com or contact us.

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