Description

BT engineered bamboo is manufactured from specially selected bamboo that is harvested from sustainable forests.  The bamboo stalks are grown to maturity prior to harvesting to ensure the strength and quality of the product.   Engineered products are constructed from a 4mm top layer of either strand woven bamboo or vertical laminated bamboo, onto 9.5mm of poplar and 1.5mm of fir.  The layers are cross laminated to increase the stability of the flooring which is a big advantage over any hardwood or solid bamboo flooring.  The wide boards are extra wide being 190mm appealing greatly to interior designers and architects.  They are manufactured to international standards of EO emissions, for high indoor air quality, to look after your health.

Features

Why BT bamboo wideboard?
  • Extra wide 190mm boards
  • Cross lamination of multiple layers for greater stability than solid bamboo and timber floors
  • Decent 4mm top layer of bamboo
  • 15mm thick boards
  • A grade commercial quality FSC sustainable raw materials
  • Highly experienced reputable factory manufacturing to Australian standards with the correct moisture content
  • Patented Uniclic profile
  • Precision milling for a tight fit, and a quick and easy installation
  • 9 layers of quality Bona UV cured aluminium oxide coatings for tough and longer lasting finishes with a lifetime support for optimal lasting results
  • Quality adhesives with low VOCs that meet EO international standards for high indoor air quality
  • Comprehensive quality control systems of 23 inspection checks for guarantee of excellence
  • Pre-finished boards with super matt coatings to accentuate the natural beauty of the bamboo
  • Designer colour range

Technical

  • Brand: BT Bamboo exclusively supplied by Eco Flooring Systems
  • Colour: Coffee
  • Type: Engineered Bamboo Floating Floor
  • Thickness: 15mm
  • Width: 190mm
  • Length: 1830mm/1900mm
  • Surface Finish: 9 layers Treffert Aluminium Oxide in Super Matt.
  • Edging: Square Edged/Micro bevelled edge
  • Profile: Uniclic lock
  • Installation Method: Floating, glueless on top of underlay
  • Pack Size: 2.17/2.086m2
  • Pack Weight: 18/20.5 kg
  • Boards Per Pack: 6
  • Janka Rating: 8.5/15.3

Flammability

AS/NZS Test Ref./Equiv.

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999:
ISO 9239 CSIRO Fire Tests FNE 8182, FNR 8745

Test Description

Ignition Time (min)

Rating/Result

mean 4.6
std error 0.1

Corresponding Indices for Regulatory purposes

Ignitability Index: 15

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Flame Spread Time (s) mean 26.2
std error 3.2
Spread of Flame Index: 8
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Heat Release Integral (kJ/sq.m) mean 195.8
std error 4.7
Heat Evolved Index: 7
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Smoke Release (log base10 of D) mean -1.398
std error 0.037
Smoke Developed Index: 3
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Mean distance of flame travel: 233.3mm
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Average critical radiant flux : 9.0 kW/m2
AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Average smoke obscuration : 27%
Surface Tests

ASTM Test Ref./Equiv.

ASTM D4060-90

Test Description

Falling Sand Abrasion (Method of measuring organic coatings
abrasion resistance)

Rating/Result

Wear Index: 0.009
4,250 cycles were required to remove coating.

Notes/Codes Cited

Recommended for all residential and light commercial applications including high traffic areas.

ASTM D2394-83
(1993)
Sec. 33-37
Coefficient of Friction
(Slip Resistance)
(Method for Simulated Service Testing)
Low Gloss: 0.590
Semi Gloss:0.370
Static coefficient of 0.590 exceeds the OSHA recommendation for level surfaces in the workplace.
ASTM D2394-83
(1993)
Sec. 18-22
Hardness
(Method of measuring hardness according to
the indentation caused by a falling ball)
0.027 inch BT Bamboo flooring showed excellent hardness when a 2.0 inch diameter steel ball weighing 1.18 lbs and dropped from a height of 6 feet caused an indentation of only 0.027 inch.

Slip Resistance:
AS/NZS 4586:2004 CSIRO Tests SY1275
Satin COF ≥ .45 Class ZF
Gloss COF ≥ .5 Class ZF
Commercial coating COF ≥.45  Class YF Commercial coating Oil Wet Ramp test Class  R10

Structural Tests

Description

Specific Gravity

Moisture Content

Static Bending Strength (kgf/sq. cm)

Static Bending Strength (kgf/sq. cm)

Impact Absorption Energy

Shearing Strength

Hardness in Longitudinal

Standard

Wa/Va

%

Modulus of Rupture

Modulus of Elasticity

kgf/sq. cm

kgf/sq. cm

kgf/sq. mm

Result

0.81

10.5

1247

124820

1012

136

5.32

More Information

Installation


BT Strand can be installed as a floating floor using patented locking profile or as a direct stick floor using T & G profile.

Click here for BT Engineered Bamboo installation guide.

 

Warranties


Click here for more information on BT bamboo warranties

 

Care and Maintenance 


Caring for BT Strand flooring is the same as for any timber flooring.  BT Strand flooring is a naturally tough and hardwearing floor.  It is finished with thirteen coats of high quality water based aluminium oxide and, if cared for properly, will give your establishment many years of service

Click here to learn more about Maintenance your flooring

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