MOSO^® by Grad^TM Bamboo X-treme^® Decking

MOSO^® by Grad^TM is a patented and unique solution to install Bamboo X-treme^® Decking on aluminum profiles. The specially profiled Bamboo X-treme^® Decking board have a smooth and slightly curved surface, which allows natural water drainage without the need to create a slight slope when installing the structure. Thanks to the Grad^TM clip the installation is invisible and removable. The Grad^TM clip is the only invisible fastening system tested and validated by the FCBA (French Wood Technical Institute). The  Grad^TM clip celebrates its 12th anniversary, 10,763,910 ft² of decking installed and 100% satisfaction, for this system!

A unique heat treatment process, called Thermo-Density^®, provides Bamboo X-treme^® with the highest durability class possible within the appropriate EU norms*. The Thermo-Density^® process modifies and removes sugar molecules which are naturally present in untreated bamboo. With this treatment, bamboo is no longer a food source for fungi and micro-organisms. Furthermore, the process increases the density – making the bamboo planks very hard.

*) Class 1 for EN350 / CEN/TS 15083-2, Class 0 for EN152 and Class 4 for EN335

The decking boards in the Bamboo X-treme^® collection have many characteristics similar to (tropical) hardwood. However, Bamboo X-treme^® boards are made from the fast growing Moso bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource that not only grows very fast (up to 1 meter per day!) but does not result in deforestation after harvesting, as the plant does not die when the stems are harvested. Like any hardwood species, when exposed to UV, Bamboo X-treme^® will turn gray over time. A beautiful, natural look will appear that is similar to weathered hardwood.