What is Bamboo?
Bamboo grows in many regions of the world especially in warm climates where the earth is kept moist with frequent monsoons. Throughout Asia, from India to China, from the Philippines to Japan, bamboo thrives in natural forestlands. In China, most of bamboo grows in Yangtze River, especially in Anhui, Zhejiang Province. Today, due to increasing demand, it is being cultivated more and more in managed forests. In this region, Natural Bamboo is emerging as an important agricultural crop of increasing significance to struggling economies.
Bamboo is a member of the grass family. We are familiar with grass as a rapidly growing invasive plant. Maturing to a height of 20 meters or more in a mere four years, it is ready to harvest. And, like grass, cutting bamboo does not kill the plant. An extensive root system remains intact, allowing for rapid regeneration. This quality makes bamboo an ideal plant for areas threatened with the potentially devastating ecological effects of soil erosion.
We select 6 Year Bamboo with 6 years of maturity, selecting the base of the stalk for its superior strength and hardness. The remainders of these stalks become consumer goods such as chopsticks, plywood sheeting, furniture, window blinds, and even pulp for paper products. Nothing is wasted in processing Bamboo.
When it comes to the environment, cork and Bamboo are a perfect combination. Both are renewable, are harvested with no harm to their natural habitat, and produce materials that promote a healthy human environment.
why bamboo flooring Quality Advantages
Superior Finishing:
Environmentally Friendly
Bamboo regenerates itself from the roots and does not have to be replanted like trees. This prevents soil erosion and deforestization that is common after traditional hardwood harvests.
Bamboo reaches maturity in 3-5 years.
Bamboo is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and generates more oxygen than an equal size stand of traditional hardwood trees.
Durable:
Resistant to Stains and Mildew
Natural Beauty: Ahcof Bamboo flooring boasts a unique appearance that is complimentary to many decors. Exotic and elegant, the beauty of Ahcof Bamboo will enhance your interior while remaining true to its natural origins. Just like with any other natural product, differences in tone and appearance are to be expected.
Premium Quality: Ahcof Bamboo has always been associated with the highest standards of quality in the flooring industry. With the introduction of Premium quality Ahcof Bamboo flooring and accessories we continue our commitment to supplying superior products. The best bamboo flooring produced today is our target.
Production process
1. Cutting -> 2.Carbonized process -> 3.Drying -> 4.pressing -> 5.grooving -> 6.sanding -> 7.inspection -> 8.Painting9.packing
Technical data
| Density | 1.2KG/m3 |
| Reaction to fire | according to EN13501-1:BfI-s1 |
| Breaking strength | according to EN408:87N/MM2/ |
| Slip resistance according to CEN TS 15676 | 69 DRY, 33WET |
| Biological durability | according to EN350:Class 1 |
| Moldy grade | according to EN152:Class 0 |
| Test Report | Report No.: AJFS2211008818FF-01 | Date: NOV.17, 2022 | Page 2 of 5 |
| I. Test conducted | |||
| This test was conducted as per EN 13501-1:2018 Fire classification of construction products and building elements-Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. And the test methods as following: |
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| 1. EN ISO 9239-1:2010 Reaction to fire tests for floorings —Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source. |
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| 2. EN ISO 11925-2:2020 Reaction to fire tests —Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame-Part 2: Single-flame source test. |
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| II. Details of classified product | |||
| Sample description | Bamboo Outside Decking (Provided by client) | ||
| Color | Brown | ||
| Sample size | EN ISO 9239-1: 1050mm×230mm EN ISO 11925-2: 250mm×90mm |
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| Thickness | 20mm | ||
| Mass per unit area | 23.8 kg/m2 | ||
| Exposed surface | The smooth surface | ||
| Mounting and fixing: | |||
| Fibre cement board, with its density approximate 1800kg/m3, thickness approximate 9mm, is as the substrate. The test specimens are fixed mechanically to the substrate. Have joints in the specimen. |
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| III. Test results | |||
| Test methods | Parameter | Number of tests | Results |
| EN ISO 9239-1 | Critical flux (kW/m2) | 3 | ≥11.0 |
| Smoke (%×minutes) | 57.8 | ||
| EN ISO 11925-2 Exposure = 15 s |
Whether vertical flame spread (Fs) in excess of 150 mm within |
6 | No |
| 20 s (Yes/No) | |||
| Test Report | Report No.: AJFS2211008818FF-01 | Date: NOV.17, 2022 | Page 3 of 5 |
| IV. Classification and direct field of application a) Reference of classification |
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| This classification has been carried out in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018. | |||
| b) Classification | |||
| The product, Bamboo Outside Decking (Provided by client), in relation to its reaction to fire behaviour is classified: | |||
| Fire behaviour | Smoke production | ||
| Bfl | － | s | 1 |
| Reaction to fire classification: Bfl－－－－s1 | |||
| Remark: The classes with their corresponding fire performance are given in annex A. | |||
| c) Field of application | |||
| This classification is valid for the following end use applications: | |||
| --- With all substrates classified as A1 and A2 | |||
| --- With mechanically fixing | |||
| --- Have joints | |||
| This classification is valid for the following product parameters: | |||
| --- Characteristics as described in section II of this test report. | |||
| Statement: | |||
| This declaration of conformity is only based on the result of this laboratory activity, the impact of the uncertainty of the results was not included. |
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| The test results relate to the behaviour of the test specimens of a product under the particular conditions of the test; they are not intended to be the sole criterion for assessing the potential fire hazard of the product in use. |
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| Warning: | |||
| This classification report does not represent type approval or certification of the product. | |||
| The test laboratory has, therefore, play no part in sampling the product for the test, although it holds appropriate references to the manufacturer’s factory production control that is aimed to be relevant to the samples tested and that will provide for their traceability. |
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| Test Report | Report No.: AJFS2211008818FF-01 | Date: NOV.17, 2022 | Page 4 of 5 | |||
| Annex A | ||||||
| Classes of reaction to fire performance for floorings | ||||||
| Class | Test methods | Classification | Additional classification | |||
| EN ISO 1182 a | and | △T≤30℃， △m≤50%， |
and and |
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| A1fl | EN ISO 1716 | tf=0(i.e. no sustained flaming) PCS≤2.0MJ/kg a PCS≤2.0MJ/kg b PCS≤1.4MJ/m2 c PCS≤2.0MJ/kg d |
and and and |
- | ||
| EN ISO 1182 a or |
△T≤50℃， △m≤50%， |
and and |
- | |||
| A2 fl | EN ISO 1716 | and | tf≤20s PCS≤3.0MJ/kg a PCS≤4.0MJ/m2 b PCS≤4.0MJ/m2 c PCS≤3.0MJ/kg d |
and and and |
- | |
| EN ISO 9239-1 e | Critical flux f ≥8.0kW/ m2 | Smoke production g | ||||
| EN ISO 9239-1 e | and | Critical flux f ≥8.0kW/ m2 | Smoke production g | |||
| B fl | EN ISO 11925-2 h Exposure =15s |
Fs≤150mm within 20 s | - | |||
| EN ISO 9239-1 e | and | Critical flux f ≥4.5kW/ m2 | Smoke production g | |||
| C fl | EN ISO 11925-2 h Exposure =15s |
Fs≤150mm within 20 s | - | |||
| EN ISO 9239-1 e | and | Critical flux f ≥3.0 kW/m2 | Smoke production g | |||
| D fl | EN ISO 11925-2 h Exposure =15s |
Fs≤150mm within 20 s | - | |||
| E fl | EN ISO 11925-2 h Exposure =15s |
Fs≤150mm within 20 s | - | |||
"F fl EExNpIoSsOur1e1=91255s-2 h Fs > 150 mm within 20 s
a. For homogeneous products and substantial components of non-homogeneous products.
b. For any external non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.
c. For any internal non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.
d. For the product as a whole.
e. Test duration = 30 min.
f. Critical flux is defined as the radiant flux at which the flame extinguishes or the radiant flux after a test
period of 30 min, whichever is the lower (i.e. the flux corresponding with the furthest extent of spread of
flame).
g. s1 = Smoke ≤ 750 % minutes;"
"s2 = not s1.
h. Under conditions of surface flame attack and, if appropriate to the end use application of the product,
edge flame attack."
| Test Item | Pendulum friction test |
| Sample Description | See photo |
| Test Method | BS EN 16165:2021 Annex C |
| Test Condition | |
| Specimen | 200mm×140mm, 6pcs |
| Type of slider | slider 96 |
| Testing surface | see photo |
| Testing direction | see photo |
| Test result: | ||||||
| Specimens identification No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Mean pendulum value (Dry condition) |
67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 69 |
| Slip resistance value (SRV “dry”) |
69 | |||||
| Mean pendulum value (Wet condition) |
31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 |
| Slip resistance value | 33 | |||||
| (SRV “wet”) | ||||||
| Note: This test report updates client information, supersedes the test report No. XMIN2210009164CM | ||||||
| dated Nov 04, 2022, original report will be invalid from today. | ||||||
| ******** End of report******** | ||||||
| TEST REPORT | No.:XMIN2210009164CM-01 | Date : Nov 16, 2022 | Page: 2 of 3 |
| Summary of Results: | |||
| No. | Test Item | Test Method | Result |
| 1 | Pendulum friction test | BS EN 16165:2021 Annex C | Dry condition: 69 Wet condition: 33 |
Original Sample Photo:
Testing direction
Sample
