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MOSO®

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outdoor products

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MOSO®
Bamboo X-treme®
With Bamboo X-treme®, MOSO® has developed a
truly ecological and durable alternative for
increasingly scarce tropical hardwood. MOSO® uses
a unique patented process to enhance the hardness,
dimensional stability, fire safety and durability to a
level superior to the best tropical hardwood species.
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® can be used for decking,
cladding, fencing and outdoor furniture.

table of contents

from bamboo to Bamboo X-treme® 4


bamboo benefits 5
reference projects 6
product information 8
installation 13
maintenance & cleaning 15
test results 16
user information 18

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(400m ) La Coruña, Spain
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from bamboo to
bamboox-treme®
For centuries bamboo poles and bamboo
components have been used in outdoor applications.
Unfortunately many additional protective measures
are needed to guarantee a sufficient and acceptable
lifetime. In dry environments poles will crack and the
bamboo inner wood material, due to its high “sugar”-
components, will be easily attacked by micro-
organisms and fungi. In the land of origin bamboo
can be replaced fast and cost efficiently, but in
Western countries this is not an option. Therefore,
wouldn’t it be great to find a way to use one of the
fastest growing plants on earth as an alternative for
scarce hardwood species and to make the material
suitable for outdoor applications?

new production methods


With this challenge MOSO® started to research and test various Bamboo on molecular level before (top) and
after (bottom) the Thermo-Density® treatment:
existing methods to protect bamboo in outdoor applications. The before the sugar molecules are still visible, after
wood protection methods initially tested, which are also often used the treatment they have disappeared. With this
by other bamboo suppliers, were not satisfactory and did not treatment bamboo is no longer a food source
perform according to MOSO’s quality standard. Therefore MOSO® for fungi and micro-organisms.
decided to develop its own way to solve the problem by modifying
the density of the bamboo and combining this with a special heat
treatment process at ca. 200°C, to improve the durability and
stability of bamboo, referred to as “Thermo-Density® treatment” in
this text.

In 2008 MOSO’s invention was registered internationally. In 2014 The density heat treated bamboo is also very well protected against
the patent was registered in all European countries and several superficial fungi (EN152, Class 0). This bamboo outdoor product
countries worldwide. In 2009 the relevant laboratory and practical achieves the use/risk class 4 according to the EN335, and is the only
tests were done, which proved that the Thermo-Density® treatment bamboo material available on the market that does so. This means it
is the right method (and currently the only effective solution) to may be used in direct fresh water contact, direct earth contact and
make bamboo suitable for outdoor applications. it does not need any additional treatment.

highest durability class CO2 neutral or better over the full life cycle
Untreated bamboo has a durability class 5 according to EN350 (not Doesn’t the Thermo-Density® process compromise the
durable). By modifying the bamboo with the Thermo-Density® environmental sustainability of this product? No it does not: MOSO®
treatment, the dimensional stability of bamboo is improved by circa commissioned Delft University of Technology to execute an official
50%. Besides stability improvement, the durability is improved to LCA and carbon footprint study according to ISO 14040/44. The
the best durability class possible, from class 5 to class 1 report, available on request, concludes that this bamboo outdoor
(CEN/TS 15083-2 class 1 - simulated graveyard test, product is CO2 neutral or better over the full life cycle. In fact,
CEN/TS 15083-1 class 1 according to EN350), unmatched by any because of the superior durability, the product does not have to be
other bamboo outdoor product. replaced as often as other hardwood species while at the same time
taking advantage of the enormous growth capacity of giant
durability class according to EN 350 (CEN/TS 15083-2 / CEN/TS 15083-1) bamboo.
5 4 3 2 1

MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® The special high density pressing (increasing the density from 650-
700 kg/m3 to approx. 1.150 kg/m3) more than compensates for the
Ipé disadvantage of material brittleness of heat treated bamboo, and
will strongly improve the hardness of this product. After pressing,
Bangkirai
the material is stronger and harder than almost any other hardwood
Oak
in the world. That is why we call it: MOSO® Bamboo X-treme®.

Strand Woven Bamboo Only with MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® can you be sure to have the
original, patented product. Copies of the original do not offer the
Scots Pine same hardness and level of durability, dimensional stability and
range of ecology. With a look-alike product, there is a large risk of claims
durability after installation. Always ask for the original, certified MOSO®
results
4 Bamboo X-treme® products!
discover the bamboo
x-treme® benefits

hard & durable high stability easy to install economical


• The only bamboo • Very stable as a result of • 2 installation possibilities • Simple and fast
decking with class 1 the thermo treatment with just 1 product: installation: Up to 30%
durability (EN350) combined with High (invisible) fixing with savings in installation
tested following Density® compression. fasteners or screw down. costs!
CEN/TS 15083-2 class • Far more stable than any • Both sides of the board - • Reduced wastage of
(simulated graveyard other tropical hardwood ribbed or flat - can be material during
test). - enabling head side used. installation because of
• Durability Class 4 in tongue and groove • Fixed board length 1850 the head side tongue and
accordance with EN335 connection. mm, easy for 1 person to groove.
(use class). • Limited tendency to install, no complicated • Every plank has been
• Class 0 fungi resistance torsion. installation plans hand checked after
in accordance with • No head side gap necessary. production, therefore no
EN152. between boards • Head side tongue and loss due to defective
• Exceptionally hard: necessary. groove for flexible material.
Brinell >9,5kg/mm2 • Only 5-6 mm expansion installation. • Cost effective
(harder than any tropical space between (the sides • Macro bevel on head transportation because
wood available). of) the boards. side, avoiding sharp of the fixed 1850 mm
• Possible to use pressure edges. length.
impregnated pine as sub • Complementing Thermo- • Cost effective and space
frame. Density® sub frame joists reducing stocking
available. because of unique multi
usable board.
• 1 pallet= ca. 50 sqm=
approx. 1.100 kg,
therefore easy for
transportation and
stocking.

beautiful appearance endless resource CO2 neutral fireproof


• A beautiful, natural • Made from Moso • Official LCA and carbon • Reaches fire safety class
hardwood look. bamboo; With a growing footprint studies by Bfl-s1 (decking) and
• Customer choice for flat speed of up to 1 meter Technical University Delft B-s1-d0 (cladding)
or ribbed surface. per day the fastest according to ISO following EN13501-1
• With fastener installation growing plant on earth. 14040/44 confirm that without use of fire
no damage to the boards • Ready for harvest after 5 MOSO® Bamboo retardants. As a result,
by screw holes. years (compared to up to X-treme® is CO 2 neutral MOSO® Bamboo
• Free of knots and natural 100 years for hardwood over the full life cycle. X-treme® can be easily
plant resins. species) - no • No use of fungicide in the applied in public projects
• Customer choice for deforestation. production. without additional
natural greying or • Consisting of approx. measures.
keeping brown colour 90% natural bamboo
with maintenance. fibres.

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Photography: Derako

Texaco Gas Station Private Residence


Nijkerk, the Netherlands / Design: Bogaerds Architecten & ContrAll (500 m2) Tossa de Mar, Spain

Photography: Daniele Kaehr Photography: Elad Gonen

Apartments Residenza Lotus Beach promenade Tel-Aviv


(1.600 m2) Lago Maggiore, Switzerland (700 m2) Tel-Aviv, Israel / Design: Mayslits Kassif Architects

Photography: Petra Appelhof


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Private Residence Center Court Chemelot Campus Geleen
(120 m2 ) Cape Town, South Africa (1600m2 + 2466 m1) Geleen, the Netherlands
Photography: Elad Gonen

Tel-Aviv University - LEED Platinum Hotel Riberach


Israel / Design: Geotectura / Axelrod Grobman / NC / Braudo-Maoz (1.200 m2) Belesta, France

outstanding

Youth Olympic Park Venco Campus - BREEAM Outstanding


(29.315 m²) Nanjing, China The Netherlands

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Vabali Spa Head Office MOSO®
(2.350 m²) Berlin, Germany / Design: Theune Spa Management (600 m ) Zwaag, Netherlands
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MOSO® bamboo x-treme® outdoor decking

MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® is a solid, High Density® decking board, made from compressed
bamboo fibres. A special, patented heat treatment process at 200°C provides MOSO®
Bamboo X-treme® the highest durability class possible in the appropriate EU norms (see
technical characteristics below) and increases the hardness and stability. A unique feature of
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® is the headside tongue and groove: this can only be done with very
stable materials and enables connection of an unlimited number of boards in the length. The
special symmetrical shape of the sides offers the possibility to choose between either the
ribbed or the flat surface, and allowsBamboo
Bamboo X-treme for quick
Tapis installation with MOSO® fasteners. Like any
Topbamboo
untreated tropical hardwood species, when exposed to outdoor conditions, MOSO® Bamboo
X-treme® will turn grey over time creating a very natural look.

Flat Ribbed High Density®

O: Oil Woca, B: Bevel (also on headside), R: Ribbed, F: Flat, Head-side T/G: Headside Tongue/Groove
*) Headsides protected with wax, **) Check availability.

Product Code Grooved Finish Edges Surface Headside T/G Dimensions (mm)
BO-DTHT170G Yes - B R/F Yes 1850x137x20
BO-DTHT171G Yes O B R/F Yes* 1850x137x20
BO-DTHT181G Yes O B R/F Yes* 1850x137x18
BO-DTHT190G** Yes - B R/F Yes 1850x155x20
BO-DTHT191G Yes O B R/F Yes* 1850x155x20
BO-DTHT210G** Yes - B R/F Yes 1850x178x20
BO-DTHT211G Yes O B R/F Yes* 1850x178x20

Also available with FSC® certification.

installation summary technical characteristics and certifications


(full version available on www.moso.eu/x-treme)
• Install a suitable, fixed, stable and durable sub frame. • Density: +/- 1.150 kg/m3
• Determine which side of the board will used: the ribbed or flat side. • Dimensional stability:
• Fix the boards on the sub frame using fasteners (to be inserted in the length: + 0.1 %; width + 0.9% (24 hours in water 20°C)
grooves of the board) or alternatively with screws (through the • Resistance to Indentation - Brinell Hardness: ≥ 9.5 kg/mm2 (EN 1534)
surface). • Reaction to fire: Class Bfl-s1 (EN 13501-1)
• Use a 1-2% slope and ensure good ventilation is available. • Slip resistance: USRV 37 (Dry), USRV 29 (Wet) (CEN/TS 15676) /
• After installation: make sure proper cleaning and maintenance is done, R 10 (CEN/TS 16165 Annex B - DIN 51130)
according to the chosen finish. • Modulus of Elasticity: 10373 N/mm2 (EN 408)
• When not applying outdoor oil 2x per year, the deck will acquire a grey • Breaking strength: 50.30 N/mm2 (EN 408)
colour tone and the typical bamboo wood grain structure will become • Biological durability:
less visible. Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2), simulated graveyard test
• Bamboo X-treme® is available pre-oiled or unfinished. Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-1)
Final treatment after installation with water based oil/ saturator is • Effectiveness against Blue Stain: Class 0 (EN 152)
necessary for all versions. • Use Class: Class 4 (EN 335)
• For further info: please see the installation/maintenance instructions. • CO2 neutral: LCA report TU Delft (ISO 14040/44)
(www.moso.eu/lca)
• Environmental Product Declaration - EPD (EN 15804)
(www.moso.eu/epd)
• FSC®: Products available with FSC® certification on request.
• Contribution LEED BD+C - v4: MR 1, MR 2, MR 3 (FSC®)
v2009: MR 6, MR 7 (FSC®)
• Contribution BREEAM: MAT 1, MAT 3 (FSC®), MAT 5 (HD)
• Guarantee: 10 years

The mark for responsible forestry


EPD Class 1 Class 4 FSC® C002063
www.fsc.org
8 EN15804 EN350 EN335 Only the products defined as such,
are FSC certified
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MOSO® bamboo x-treme® outdoor cladding

MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® cladding is a solid, High Density® exterior board, made from
compressed bamboo fibres. A special, patented heat treatment process at 200°C provides
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® the highest durability class possible in the appropriate EU norms,
increases the stability and density, and consequently the hardness (see below).
Furthermore, contrary to other wood products, this product achieves fire safety class B-s1-d0
(EN 13501-1) without impregnation with expensive and eco-damaging fire retardants.
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® cladding is available in 2 shapes: a rebated profile and a trapezium
shape. The former is installed with fasteners (18mm) and screws and the latter with screws.
Like any untreated tropical hardwood species, when exposed to outdoor conditions, MOSO®
Bamboo X-treme® will turn grey over time creating a very natural look.

BO-DTHT501G (rebated profile) BO-DTHT510 (trapezium shape) High Density®

O: Oil Woca, B: Bevel (also on headside), F: Flat, Head-side T/G: Headside Tongue/Groove

Product Code Grooved Finish Edges Surface Head-side T/G Effective width (mm) Dimensions (mm)
BO-DTHT501G Yes O B F Yes 128 1850x137x18
BO-DTHT510 No - B F Yes 132 1850x137x18

technical characteristics and certifications


• Density: +/- 1.150 kg/m3
• Dimensional stability:
length: + 0.1 %; width: + 0.9% (24 hours in water 20°C)
• Resistance to Indentation - Brinell Hardness: ≥ 9.5 kg/mm2 (EN 1534)
• Reaction to fire: Class B-s1-d0 (EN 13501-1)
• Biological durability:
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2), simulated graveyard test
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-1)
• Effectiveness against Blue Stain: Class 0 (EN 152)
• Use Class: Class 4 (EN 335)
• CO2 neutral: LCA report TU Delft (ISO 14040/44)
(www.moso.eu/lca)
• Environmental Product Declaration - EPD (EN 15804)
(www.moso.eu/epd)
• FSC®: Products available with FSC® certification on request.
• Contribution LEED BD+C - v4: MR 1, MR 2, MR 3 (FSC®)
v2009: MR 6, MR 7 (FSC®)
• Contribution BREEAM: MAT 1, MAT 3 (FSC®), MAT 5 (HD)
• Guarantee: 10 years

The mark for responsible forestry


EPD Class 1 Class 4 FSC® C002063
www.fsc.org
EN15804 EN350 EN335 Only the products defined as such, 9
are FSC certified
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MOSO® bamboo x-treme® accessories

MOSO® fasteners and screws


With these fasteners MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® decking and cladding can be easily
installed. When installed correctly there will be 5-6mm gaps between the boards.
The fasteners are supplied with matching stainless steel screws (square bit).
For installation on aluminium sub beams (not provided by MOSO®), special screws
are available.
Product Code Item Material Colour Dimensions (mm)
CLIP-SCREW-BX03 Fastener (20mm) Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 27x22.5x10.8
Screw Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 4.5x30
CLIP-SCREW-BX301 Fastener starter/end Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 27x17x31
(20mm)
Screw Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 4.5x30
SCREW-03-01 Screw for aluminium Stainless steel (AISI410) Brown 4.2x16
sub beams
CLIP-SCREW-BX04 Fastener (18mm) Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 27x22.5x9.8
Screw Stainless steel A2 (AISI304) Brown 4.5x30

recommended number of fasteners/m2


decking* cladding**
137 mm 137 mm
~20 pcs/m² ~14 pcs/m²

155 mm
~17 pcs/m² *) Based on distance of 462.5 mm
between the sub beam axes.
178 mm **) Based on distance of 600 mm
~14 pcs/m² between the sub beam axes.

sub frame joists


The MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® sub frame joists are made of the same material as
the decking boards: High Density® heat treated bamboo.
Product Code Material Finish Dimensions (mm)
BO-SB150 High Density® heat treated bamboo Unfinished 2440x70x40
BO-SB155 High Density® heat treated bamboo Unfinished 2440x60x40

endprofile
The BO-DTHT162 is an endprofile for an elegant finish of the sides of the decking.
It is placed vertically against the sides of the terrace to cover the sub frame.
Product Code Material Finish Dimensions (mm)
BO-DTHT162 High Density® heat treated bamboo Unfinished 1850x137x20

maintenance & cleaning


Under the influence of wind, rain, sun and snow the decking will weather. MOSO®
recommends to impregnate and maintain the pre-oiled decking with Woca
Maintenance materials. Unfinished decking must be treated with Sikkens Saturator
or Woca oil right after installation. The silicium carbid broom and machine disk are
perfectly suited to clean and smooth the decking surface of Bamboo X-treme® and
to remove splinters due to the capability to sand the surface in addition to cleaning it.
Product Code Material
Wax-bx-01 Wax for headsides X-treme
Oil-Woca-003 WOCA Maintenance Oil Natural
Oil-Woca-011 WOCA Exterior Oil Exclusive Teak
Cleaner-Woca-01 WOCA Exterior Cleaner
SATURATOR-SIK01 SIKKENS Saturator Ipe
SATURATOR-SIK11 SIKKENS Saturator Transparent
Broom-01 Silicium carbid broom
10 Disk-01 16” Silicium carbid disk
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MOSO® bamboo x-treme® fencing

MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® fence boards are solid, High Density® exterior boards, made from
compressed bamboo fibres. A special, patented heat treatment process at 200°C provides
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® the highest durability class possible in the appropriate EU norms
and increases the stability and density. The fence boards, with tongue and groove, are
mounted between posts with U-profiles (not provided by MOSO®). Like any untreated tropical
hardwood species, when exposed to outdoor conditions, MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® will turn
grey over time creating a very natural look.

BO-DTHT301TG (fenching board shape) High Density®

O: Oil Woca, B: Bevel (also on headside), F: Flat, T/G: Tongue/Groove

Product Code Grooved Finish Edges Surface Head-side T/G Effective width (mm) Dimensions (mm)
BO-DTHT301TG T/G O B F No 131 1800x137x20

technical characteristics and certifications

• Density: +/- 1 .150 kg/m3


• Dimensional stability:
length: + 0,1 %; width + 0,9% (24 hours in water 20°C)
• Resistance to Indentation - Brinell Hardness: ≥ 9.5 kg/mm2 (EN 1534)
• Reaction to fire: Class B-s1-d0 (EN 13501-1)
• Biological durability:
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2), simulated graveyard test
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-1)
• Effectiveness against Blue Stain: Class 0 (EN 152)
• Use Class: Class 4 (EN 335)
• CO2 neutral: LCA report TU Delft (ISO 14040/44)
(www.moso.eu/lca)
• Environmental Product Declaration - EPD (EN 15804)
(www.moso.eu/epd)
• FSC®: Products available with FSC® certification on request.
• Contribution LEED BD+C - v4: MR1, MR2, MR3 (FSC®)
v2009: MR 6, MR 7 (FSC®)
• Contribution BREEAM: MAT 1, MAT 3 (FSC®), MAT 5 (HD)
• Guarantee: 10 years

The mark for responsible forestry


EPD Class 1 Class 4 FSC® C002063
www.fsc.org
EN15804 EN350 EN335 Only the products defined as such, 11
are FSC certified
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MOSO® bamboo x-treme® outdoor beams

A special patented heat treatment process at 200°C and increased density (by compressing
the bamboo fibres) make the MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® material extremely durable and stable.
This durability and stability, and the pre-profiled rounded edges, make MOSO® Bamboo
X-treme® beams ideal for use in outdoor furniture products. The elaborate manufacturing
process provides MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® outdoor beams the highest durability class
possible in the applicable EU norms. As with tropical hardwoods, the colour of the material
changes under the influence of wind, rain, frost and sunshine (UV-light). This results in a typical
weathered natural grey-tone. Regular cleaning and maintenance with a Lasur/oil protects the
material against this weather related discolouration.
Solid Beam outdoor

High Density®

LR: Lasur Sigma

Product Code Finish Bevel Dimensions (mm)


BO-DTHT2170-01 LR R=6mm 2000x115x40
BO-DTHT2171-01 LR R=6mm 2000x80x40
BO-DTHT2172-01 LR R=6mm 2000x60x40
BO-DTHT2173-01 LR R=6mm 2000x40x40
BO-DTHT2174-01 LR R=6mm 2000x55x40
BO-DTHT2175-01 LR R=6mm 2000x90x40

technical characteristics and certifications

• Density: +/- 1 .150 kg/m3


• Dimensional stability:
length: + 0,1 %; width + 0,9% (24 hours in water 20°C)
• Resistance to Indentation - Brinell Hardness: ≥ 9.5 kg/mm2 (EN 1534)
• Reaction to fire: Class B-s1-d0 (EN 13501-1)
• Modulus of Elasticity: 10373 N/mm2 (EN 408)
• Bending strength: 50.30 N/mm2 (EN 408)
• Biological durability:
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2), simulated graveyard test
Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-1)
• Effectiveness against Blue Stain: Class 0 (EN 152)
• Use Class: Class 4 (EN 335)
• CO2 neutral: LCA report TU Delft (ISO 14040/44)
(www.moso.eu/lca)
• Environmental Product Declaration - EPD (EN 15804)
(www.moso.eu/epd)
• FSC®: Products available with FSC® certification on request.
• Contribution LEED BD+C - v4: MR1, MR2, MR3 (FSC®)
v2009: MR 6, MR 7 (FSC®)
• Contribution BREEAM: MAT 1, MAT 3 (FSC®), MAT 5 (HD)
• Guarantee: 10 years

The mark for responsible forestry


EPD Class 1 Class 4 FSC® C002063
www.fsc.org
12 EN15804 EN350 EN335 Only the products defined as such,
are FSC certified
MOSO® bamboo x-treme® decking installation instruction

before installation
• Water logging under the decking must be • In order to create a stable deck frame, the and cross cut ends. Besides this the surface
avoided by preparing a water permeable outsides of the frame have to be connected gets rough. This phenomenon is normal for
ground structure. This can be achieved by at regular intervals to the ground/ structure most wood species and is minimized for this
sand layers and gravel dispersion above. below. Alternatively cross bracing can be product by its patented ‘Thermo-Density®’
• Use cement/stone tiles 40-50 mm thick or applied. production method. Head sides cracks can
pedestals, to support the sub frame. See • Install the boards on sub frame joists with be further minimized by applying wax on
drawing. 462.5 mm space between the joists (centre- cross end sides of the cut boards, see below.
• Place a rootbarrier under the tiles to prevent to-centre) so each board is supported by 5 • Splinters and roughness can be removed by
weeds to grow from under the decking. battens. Always install the head sides of the cleaning the surface of the decking with the
• Install the decking boards with a slope of boards exactly on the sub beam. silicium carbid broom or machine disk
1-2% to enable water to run off the surface. • If a random installation pattern is preferred, MOSO® supplies, the surface will become
• Ensure good ventilation of the decking by make sure that the sub frame joist (centre-to- smooth and splinters are removed.
keeping at least 20 mm space at walls and centre) are no more than 300 mm apart. • Dimensional change or cupping of the boards
obstacles and avoid closing the terrace on • Always install cut off outdoor boards on at can occur after installation. This phenomenon
the sides. least 3 sub frame joists. is normal for most wood species and is
• When the surface underneath the decking is minimized for this product by its patented
not fast drying, there should be at least 100 Density® – heat treated production method.
mm distance between the decking and the
surface underneath the floor.
please note • When using the flat side of the boards as
surface please note that deformation under
• Use sub frame joists with the minimum size of influence of climate will be significantly more
40x60 mm. Suitable joists are those with the • The MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® outdoor board visible. Deformation of the surface is not
same durability class as the decking; MOSO® is a natural forest product, which varies in considered to be fault of the material.
sub frame joists, ALU sub frame joists, stable colour, grain and appearance. Colour can
hardwood joists or impregnated pine joists. change fast from dark brown to brown or
Avoid direct contact with the earth. grey, depending on the maintenance
• MOSO® sub frame joists can be installed schedule.
without distance, connecting the joists with • Cracks and splinters on the surface and on
screws and glue suited for outdoor use. Other the end of the boards will arise from the
sub frame joists should be installed with 5-8 different drying characteristics of the surface
mm distance between the head sides.

40 mm 40 mm

60 mm

60 mm 60 mm

40 mm

A1 A2 B

max. 600 mm 5-6 mm

5-6 mm

max. 600 mm

40 mm

max. 600 mm
A1/2 60 mm

max. 800 mm
462,5 mm

B 462,5 mm

max. 800 mm 60mm

40mm 13
MOSO® bamboo x-treme® decking installation instruction

the installation maintenance and cleaning


cleaning storing
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direction). With directly after X-treme®
MOSO® Bamboo installation
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and sunlight.
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screws (4.5 (4.5 xx 30mm).
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after installation version
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(ribbed- or flat
flat surface).
surface). • Let the decking dry. When the
more quickly lighten and become grey (similar decking is
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the screw
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holes20mm
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(pigmented or application the decking
clear) immediately after can
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installation is recommended. The SIKKENS for natural
the board. greying.
product Cetol However WF annual
771 – Ipé cleaning
colour iswith the
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steel decking
deckingscrews
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(ca 5x50mm).
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the to keep
deck a darker
with colour,
clean water, regular
soap and a
application
stiff brush. Once of oil/saturator
dry, apply the is needed.
saturator oil
• It is advisable to keep the decking
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. free from
dust
Regular andcleaning
dirt as muchwith aasstiff
possible
brush (clean
is by
broom regularly).
recommended.
• For annual maintenance: Use of SIKKENS WV
840 is recommended to remove the grey
colour. If the deck is not grey, but just lightly
weathered, it is sufficient to just clean with
soap and brush. After drying, again apply the
SIKKENS Cetol WF 771 saturator oil according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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bamboo x-treme® decking maintenance & cleaning

Surface of MOSO® Bamboo


X-treme® with different
maintenance and cleaning
scenarios: weathered, dirty
decking (left), weathered,
cleaned decking (middle), and
re- oiled decking (right).

WOCA
maintenance with Sikkens Cetol WF771 maintenance
theoretical of flat side
yields
The maintenancesurface of decking is weathered
and cleaning of the under
MOSO®influence
Bambooof wind, rain,
X-treme® frost is
decking Please
• be aware
WV 840: of the
8 to 15m2 fact that on the flat surface, irregularities in the
/ litre.
and sunshine
similar to other (UV). As awood,
tropical result,with
the the
surface turns grey,
difference dirty
that the and cracks/
water-based surface
• Cetol (e.g.
WF 771cracks,
- for splinters) are more 8
the first treatment: visible 2
/ litre
to 9 mthan on (for
the 2 coats surface.
ribbed of
splinters will
saturator oils appear.
provide WoodCare Denmark
greater protection thanhastraditional
developed different
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If regular maintenance with a water based decking oil is performed, this
outdoor
WF cleaning-
771 water based and maintenance
saturator products. WOCA
oil is recommended Exterior
for optimal Cleaner
protection. • Cetol
will WF 771 - for periodic maintenance: 14 to 15 m / litre (for 1 coat of
be reduced. 2

loosens dirt and removes green growth from the surface, without saturator)
cleaningit.
damaging
risk of self-ignition
• Wet the deck well with clean water. Apply SIKKENS WV 840 with a
cleaning
synthetic roller (wall roller with long pile) or a brush.
maintenance
Due flat sideit is important that oil-wetted cloths are
to the risk of self-ignition
Please
soakedbe aware and
in water of the
arefact that oninthe
disposed flat surface,
a tightly closedirregularities in the
container after use.
•• Scrub Soak MOSO®
the greyerBamboo
parts X-treme®
with a nylon with plenty of water. If possible use a
brush.
surface (e.g. cracks, splinters) are better visible than on the ribbed surface.
• Leave gardenon hose.
for 15-20 minutes.
If regular maintenance with a water based decking oil is performed, this will
•• Rinse Mix exterior cleaner
thoroughly with with water
plenty in the or
of water ratio 1:2 and
water apply
at high it. If the
pressure
be reduced.
(maximum decking is extremely
60 bar anddirty, 50cm exterior
away from cleaner may be of
the surface used
theundiluted.
deck to avoid
damage). Clean the Do decking
not usewith a silicium
strong jets ofcarbid
water brush
close to or the
machine
surface, diskas(see
this may
cause accessories).
the fibres Scrub the
to lift andsoaked material
the bamboo lengthwise
material to befollowing
damaged. the
• Allow bamboo thegrain
wooduntil the material
a minimum appears
of three days to clean. If the
dry in decking
warm, has a flat
dry weather
risk of self-ignition
Due to the risk of self-ignition it is important that oil-wetted cloths are
• You surface, first scrub
can then apply under an angle ofsaturator
the water-based 45 degrees before scrubbing
oil SIKKENS Cetol WFin771.
soaked in water and are disposed in a tightly closed container after use.
the length direction. When using a machine disk this is not necessary.
Repeat the cleaning if necessary. Clean the surface carefully with water.
application of oil
• Leave MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® to dry for approx. 24 hours. The
• Always make sure the decking is clean, dry, free of dust or dirt, and
material must be completely dry before oil treatment can be done.
without any coating. Never work on a deck in direct sun.
• Brush the deck with a silicium carbid brush or machine disk. If this does
application
not give a satisfactory of oil result, the surface can be sanded using a machine
• with Apply 80ingrit.
dry weather only. Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures.
•• Stir the saturator
oil thoroughly before
oil before and use. Apply
during thean even thin coat
application of oil
to avoid with a
colour
brush.
variation.
•• ApplyThe oilone
is cream-coloured
coat of saturator when
to theit is wet.
deck surface with a brush, a roller, a
• sprayAfter aorfew minutes,
an airless spraythe gun
material
(35 to has
65an oily for
bars), appearance
a maximum as of
the water
half an is
hour. evaporating.
•• Repeat
Wipe off toany
applyexcess oil with
a second coatclean
aftercotton cloths once
30 minutes, after the
no more
wet lookthanhas
5-10
minutes.
disappeared.
•• Important:
Take particular
removecareany to remove excess oil
excess product fromitjoints
before dries,and grooves.
to avoid any
• dripping
Repeat the above process.
or glossy areas. The saturator must penetrate the material and
• not
When the material
remain is dry, itso
on the surface, maythatbeit polished
dries leaving withaamatt
polishing
look. pad or
polishing
• Pay machine
attention to thetoheadensure
endan extra
joints hard-wearing
and cut ends, which surface.
tendIttotakes 24
absorb
to 48 water,
more hours forandthe oil to harden
saturate thoroughly,
well to minimise depending
water ingress. on weather
conditions and outdoor temperature. The material should not be
exposed to water during this period.


Check out the maintenance movie at
www.moso.eu/x-treme.

15
MOSO® bamboo x-treme® test results

The excellent performance of MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® has been extensively tested by
acknowledged research institutes. Find a summary of the most important test results
below. Full reports are available upon request. Only with MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® can
you be sure to have the original, patented product. Copies of the original do not offer the
same hardness and level of durability, dimensional stability and ecology. With a look-alike
product, there is a large risk of claims after installation. Always ask for the original, certified
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® products!

durability
ENV 807
(CEN/TS 15083-2) /
EN 350

class 1

durability
EN 113
(CEN/TS 15083-1 ) /
EN 350

class 1

resistance
against surface
fungi
EN 152

class 0

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Use Class Service situation Biological agents Used test standard Test result
use/risk class
EN 335
1 Interior, covered Wood boring beetles n.a. n.a.
2 Interior or As above class 4
covered + Disfiguring fungi EN152 Class 0
+ Decay fungi CEN/TS 15083-1 / Class 1
EN350
3 Exterior, above
ground
4 Exterior, in As above
ground contact + Soft rot CEN/TS 15083-2 / Class 1
and/or fresh EN350
water

firesafety
EN 13501-1

class Bfl-s1

5 4 3 2 1 durability
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® EN 350 (CEN/TS 15083-2
/ CEN/TS 15083-1)
Ipé

Bangkirai class 1
Oak

Strand Woven Bamboo

Scots Pine

range of
durability
results

0 2 4 6 8 brinell
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® hardness
EN 1534
Ipé

Merbau
9.5 kg/mm2
Beech

Carbon
Oak Footprint (CO2eq) per kg final product Eco-costs (€) per kg final product
Iroko END OF LIFE
PRODUCTION CO2 CO2 CO2 PRODUCTION END OF LIFE ECO-COSTS ECO-COSTS

CO2 footprint CO2 credit Storage Total Neutral Eco-costs Eco-costs CO2 storage Total
Walnut
CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg Y/N Euro/kg Euro/kg Euro/kg Euro/kg

Birch
1.193 -0.704 -0.607 -0.118 Yes 0.356 -0.132 -0.082 0.142
Pine
Carbon Footprint (CO2eq) per kg final product Eco-costs (€) per kg final product
PRODUCTION END OF LIFE CO2 CO2 CO2 PRODUCTION END OF LIFE ECO-COSTS ECO-COSTS

CO2 footprint
CO2equ/kg
CO2 credit
CO2equ/kg
Storage
CO2equ/kg
Total
CO2equ/kg
Neutral
Y/N
Eco-costs
Euro/kg
Eco-costs
Euro/kg
CO2 storage
Euro/kg
Total
Euro/kg carbon
Carbon Footprint (CO2eq) per kg final product
1.193 -0.704 -0.607
Eco-costs (€) per kg final product footprint
The -0.118
life cycle and Yes 0.356 of MOSO
the carbon footprint -0.132 -0.082
products are 0.142
evaluated according to ISO 14040/44.
PRODUCTION END OF LIFE CO2 CO2 CO2 PRODUCTION END OF LIFE
For more information: http://www.moso.eu/LCA
ECO-COSTS ECO-COSTS ISO 14040/44
CO2 footprint CO2 credit Storage The full
Total Neutral Eco-costs
report is available on request. Eco-costs CO2 storage Total
CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg CO2equ/kg Y/N Euro/kg Euro/kg Euro/kg Euro/kg
Confidential – This information is the property of MOSO International BV, Zwaag, the Netherlands.
Any use or reproduction without permission will be prosecuted.
CO2 neutral
1.193 -0.704 -0.607 -0.118 Yes 0.356 -0.132 -0.082 0.142

The life cycle and the carbon footprint of MOSO products are evaluated according to ISO 14040/44.
For
The more information:
life cycle http://www.moso.eu/LCA
and the carbon footprint of MOSO products are evaluated according to ISO 14040/44.
The full report
For more is available
information: on request.
http://www.moso.eu/en/lca-report.
The full report is available on request.
Confidential – This information is the property of MOSO International BV, Zwaag, the Netherlands.
Any use or reproduction without permission will be prosecuted.

The life cycle and the carbon footprint of MOSO products are evaluated according to ISO 14040/44.
For more information: http://www.moso.eu/LCA
The full report is available on request.
Author:
Dr. Vogtländer J.G. (2014). Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Sequestration - Update 2014 – Bamboo products of Moso
International. Associate professor – Design for Sustainability - Delft University of Technology.
Confidential – This information is the property of MOSO International BV, Zwaag, the Netherlands.
Any use or reproduction without permission will be prosecuted.
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Author:
user information for MOSO® bamboo x-treme®

Gradual greying of MOSO®


Bamboo X-treme® over time:
new, non-weathered decking
(left), after 3 months of
weathering (middle) and after
18 months of weathering
(right).

appearance and colour swimming pool


MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® is a natural product, which can If MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® is to be used around swimming
vary in colour, grain and appearance. Colour will change pool areas, the following has to be taken into account:
over time depending on the maintenance schedule. The MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® is a natural (wood like) product
boards have a brown to dark brown colour when installed, and can therefore not be referred to as a “bare foot”
which turns into a lighter caramel colour several weeks product.
after installation. Without further maintenance the colour
gets greyish relatively fast (similar to most other wood As with any wooden product used outdoors, there is always
species). a risk of formation of splinters, however splinters from
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® are normally smaller than
If a brown colour is preferred, maintenance should be done (tropical) hard wood splinters. A regular application of oil
with WOCA exterior
exclusiveoil
exterior
(teak colour)
oil teakorcolour
Sikkens
or a
Cetol (more frequently necessary around swimming pools) is
comparable
WF771 saturator
wateroilbased
(Ipe colour),
oil/saturator
or a comparable
with teak pigments
water required to reduce the formation of splinters. Furthermore,
(for theoil/saturator
based unfinished version).
with teak pigments (for the unfinished regular maintenance with the silicium carbid broom or –disk
version). is required to effectively remove splinters and smoothen the
Direct after installation 1 layer of oil (pre-oiled version) or 2 surface.
layers ofafter
Directly oil (unfinished
installationversion)
1 layer of
have
oil (pre-oiled
to be applied.
version)
See for
or
further
2 layersdetails
of oil (unfinished
the installation
version)
instructions.
have to be MOSO®
applied.
Bamboo
See
X-treme®
for furthershows
details
similarity
the installation
to otherinstructions.
hardwoods MOSO®
in grain and use of the flat side
structure.X-treme®
Bamboo The characteristic
shows similarity
bamboo to other
nodeshardwoods
however can in When using the flat side of the board as surface side please
still beand
grain recognized
structure.andThegives
characteristic
the product bamboo
a special
nodes
and note that surface deformation (under influence of weather
lively look.
however can still be recognized and gives the product a changes) will be significantly more visible compared to the
special and lively look. ribbed side. Deformation of the surface is not considered to
be a defect of the material.
normal phenomena
normal
Cracks on phenomena
the surface and on the end of the boards can
arise from
Cracks differentand
on the surface drying characteristics
on the of thecan
end of the boards surface
and cross
arise fromcut
theends. Thisdrying
different does not affect the stability
characteristics or
of the surface
durability
and cross of
cutthe board.
ends. This does not affect the stability or
durability of the board.
The surface sides of the boards will get rougher over time
and surface
The will formsides
(small) splinters
of the boards aswill
a result of continuous
get rougher over time
water
and absorption
will andsplinters
form (small) desorption
as adue to of
result drycontinuous
and wet
weather
water periods. Dimensional
absorption and desorptionchange
due toordry
cupping of the
and wet
boards can wet condition dry condition
weather occurDimensional
periods. after installation.
change These phenomena
or cupping are
of the
normal can
boards for most
occurhardwood species These
after installation. and MOSO® Bamboo
phenomena are
X-treme®.
normal for most hardwood species and MOSO® Bamboo
X-treme®.

18
since 2008 over
2.000.000 m 2

installed in
more than 50
countries

Jumbo Maritime Head Office


(2.500 m2) Rotterdam, Netherlands / Design: Meyer en van Schooten

excellent

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see the ease of installation,
cleaning and maintenance of
MOSO® Bamboo X-treme® on:
www.moso.eu/x-treme.

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and Middle East:

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