DIBt General Building Inspectorate Approval

MOSO® Bamboo N-finity is the first bamboo material that is certified with an Approval for structural applications by the German Institute for Construction technique (DIBt). With the technical characteristics mentioned in the Approval, the Bamboo N-finity beams can be installed as structural or non-structural elements in buildings that are described in the document.

  • use for structural or non structural components in climatic environmental conditions in service classes 1 and 2 according to DIN EN 1995-1-1;
  • areas where the use of hardwood is permitted in accordance with the standard DIN EN 1995-1-11 in conjunction with the German National Annex DIN EN 1995-1-1/NA2, unless otherwise specified below;
  • areas which are assigned to service class GK 0 in accordance with DIN 68800-13, but not unheated attics in accordance with the last indent of DIN 68800-1, Section 5.2.1;
  • without chemical wood preservatives or fire protection agents but including joining materials commonly used in timber construction.
  • only for supporting structures which are statically or quasi-statically loaded (see DIN EN 19904 and DIN EN 1991-1-15 in conjunction with DIN EN 1991-1-1/NA6).

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We can help you find the bamboo product that has the right certification for your project, or supply you with certificates or test documentation upon request. Make sure you get in touch with one of our MOSO® Bamboo experts if you have any questions.

Arjan van der Vegte 
Research & Development Manager MOSO International B.V., the Netherlands

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Examples of bamboo in construction

We are extremely proud of our customers and the projects in which our bamboo products are processed. Curious about the possibilities of bamboo beams then look at the inspiration cases below.

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