Benefits of Bamboo

Strength and Durability

• Bamboo has higher tensile strength than many types of steel, higher compressive strength than many mixtures of concrete, and a higher strength-to-weight ratio than graphite.
• In contrast to wood, bamboo has no knots so it can endure more stress throughout the length of its stalk.
• Bamboo cannot be digested by termites due to its high silica content.
• Bamboo’s sectional composition, all the way down to its microscopic fiber level, contributes to its structural integrity.
• Bamboo is better for gluing than hardwoods due to its unique chemical extractives and is also lighter to ship.

Environmental Sustainability

• Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth. Some species have been clocked to grow 4 feet in a 24-hour period.
• A pole of bamboo can regenerate to its full mass in 6 months compared to trees used for conventional wood which take 30-50 years to regenerate to their full mass.
• Bamboo can be re-harvested every 3 years without causing damage to the bamboo plant system or the surrounding environment.
• The bamboo plant’s root system is preserved during the regeneration process, thereby preventing erosion.
• Continuous harvesting of bamboo every 3-7 years actually improves the overall health of the plant.
• Bamboo consumes carbon dioxide exponentially faster than trees, and it does so year round since it is an evergreen. Scientists believe that if bamboo were planted on a mass basis, it could completely reverse the effects of global warming in just 6 years.
• Bamboo’s dense root system helps preserve soil integrity, which prevents erosion and landslides that dump nutrients into rivers and lakes where they can harm the ecosystem.