No, our bamboo x-treme decking only comes in one colour. However, since bamboo x-treme is a natural product, the colour will change over time, as the decking naturally weathers (like any timber will).

The boards are a brown to darkish brown colour when installed, which turns more to a caramel colour several weeks after installation, gradually changing to a silver-grey colour over time – and a lovely natural grain becomes more obvious.

If a darker (or different) colour is preferred, maintenance should be carried out with WOCA exterior oil (with preferred colour) or a comparable water-based oil/saturator with colour pigments – to bring the deck to a colour of your choice. This short video explains:

The “invisible” clip and screw fixings provided – makes it much quicker, easier and cheaper to install than most decking boards (as you don’t need to screw through the decking). 

The strength and size of boards (with tongue and groove end-matching) – means you can space the joists at 462mm and have less cutting and wastage (= less costly to install), as you only need to cut the board at the end of a row

Being bamboo, it’s an eco-friendly, sustainable decking option.

Bamboo X-treme decking is very hard, dense and stable – made to last.  Due to its stability, unsightly gaps are not likely to open up, nor will the boards warp or buckle.

The decking comes with a 25 year warranty!

One of the main advantages of bamboo x-treme decking is its stability. As the boards are made of thermally modified bamboo strips that are compressed under very high pressure, the material is extremely dense and stable. There is hardly any shrinkage, swelling or deformation – unlike most other decking options.

Bamboo x-treme decking often only requires 3-5% wastage as all boards are straight and uniform in size – some other timber decking options can require 10-30% wastage due to warps in boards, knots in the wood, not being straight, etc. 

Bamboo x-treme decking is pre-oiled (with a clear/non-pigmented WOCA oil) and comes with the stainless steel clip/screw fixings – these can add significant cost with other decking alternatives. 

A unique feature of this decking is the end-matching tongue-in-groove join – the boards snugly fit together at the ends (not feasible with most other decking as they move too much).  Due to the end-matching join , the boards can be laid lengthwise without any gaps. This results in an aesthetically appealing appearance, plus a reduction in cutting and wastage.

Bamboo x-treme decking will retain its beautiful, natural appearance for years and the deck will remain flat.

We haven’t received any feedback to say that our bamboo x-treme decking is slippery. As the decking naturally weathers, it tends to get less smooth on the surface.

Our Dutch supplier, MOSO Bamboo, has had the bamboo x-treme decking tested for slip-resistance – we can provide this report on request.

The decking is not particularly hot on the feet (compared to the likes of composite decking that tends to be quite “burny” on the feet) – and we have sold thousands of square metres of bamboo x-treme decking over the years all over New Zealand (with very little feedback on being hot).  

The decking will soon lighten in colour as it weathers to more of a silver-grey colour, which doesn’t attract the heat so much.

Yes, bamboo x-treme is a natural product, which can vary in colour, grain and appearance. The colour will change over time as the decking weathers (like any timber product will), depending on the maintenance schedule.

Some customers prefer the weathered look, where a natural bamboo grain is more obvious.  Others prefer to oil the decking to a colour of choice.

See the installation and care instructions for further information.

This short video explains:

Yes, bamboo x-treme decking is very hard, durable and stable, so it handles the extremes in our NZ climate extremely well. A key reason for this is due to the special “Thermo density” heat-treatment production process. This patented process is used to enhance the hardness, dimensional stability, fire safety and durability to a level superior to the best tropical hardwood species. During the heat-treatment process all living micro-organisms and sugars are removed preventing rot and mould being able to develop over time.

Generally, bamboo x-treme decking won’t warp, buckle or crack to the extent that most other timber decking tends to. Bamboo x-treme decking boards are very uniform in size and nature, due to the production process.

Over time, some cracks on the surface and on the end of the boards can arise from the different drying characteristics of the surface and cross-cut ends. This does not affect the stability or durability of the board. The surface of the boards will tend to get a little rougher over time and may form (small) splinters as a result of continuous water absorption and desorption due to dry and wet weather periods.

Dimensional change or cupping of the boards can occur after installation, but less so than most other decking products. These phenomena are normal for most hardwood species and Bamboo X-treme decking. 

Any rough patches or surface cracking can normally be easily smoothed off with a light sanding or brushing – this is best done prior to oiling the decking too.

Yes, bamboo x-treme decking is commonly used around swimming pool areas. 

As with any wooden product used outdoors, there is always a risk of formation of splinters. However, splinters from bamboo x-treme decking are normally smaller than (tropical) hard wood splinters. Any splintering can be sanded off for a smoother finish, if desired. A regular application of oil (more frequently around swimming pools) is recommended to reduce the formation of splinters.

Regular maintenance with a silicium carbide broom/disk or brushing/light sanding is suggested to effectively remove splinters and smoothen the surface.

The clips and screw fixings are made of strong stainless steel – with the clips having an additional powder-coated protection layer – so are resistant to rusting near the beach and salt water.

Provided the bamboo x-treme decking is well maintained and cleaned it will last a very long time.  This decking is well proven around the world (in all sorts of extreme environments) as a high quality decking product. Our supplier recently increased the warranty from 10 years to 25 years – as they have great confidence in the durability and lifespan of bamboo x-treme decking.

We see this as largely a personal choice, depending on the look and feel you prefer.  If left to weather naturally, the decking will turn a silver-grey colour over time, with the lovely natural grain of bamboo fibres becoming more visible (and some people prefer this look).

For the optimum finish, it is recommended that bamboo x-treme decking is oiled with a high quality penetrating oil (like WOCA or Sikkens water-based oils – which come in a range of colours).  Oiling may be required every 3 years or so, depending on use, conditions etc.

See the installation and care instructions for further information.