EF Wood™
Why Bamboo Wood
A smarter alternative to conventional hardwood.
Bamboo wood is an engineered alternative to conventional hardwood. Technical values are listed below, with their sources.
Key properties
- Eco-friendly and green product
- High density
- Bend and wrap resistant
- Termite and borer proof
- Water resistant
- Fire retardant
- Acoustic properties for wall cladding
- Slam proof
- Various finishes possible
- Wood worm proof
Hardwood and bamboo wood compared
| Property | Hard wood | Bamboo wood (EF Wood™) |
|---|---|---|
| Source | As cutting of trees is banned in India, most good quality hardwood is imported. | Can be manufactured in India using local bamboo species. |
| Impact on farmers | Majority requirement of hardwood is fulfilled by imports. | Provides a ready market for farmers growing bamboo. |
| Effect on environment | Environmentally harmful if harvested. | Environmentally friendly. |
| Density | Between 600 and 900 kg/m³ | Above 1100 kg/m³ |
| Modulus of rupture | Between 70 and 120 N/mm² | Above 200 N/mm² |
| Modulus of elasticity | Between 8000 and 12500 N/mm² | Above 22500 N/mm² |
| Hardness | Between 450 and 1100 kgf | Above 1250 kgf |
| Termite and borer test | Prone to termite and borer attacks | Termite and borer proof |
| Fire ratings | More prone to fire with lower ignition time | Meets American standards of fire ratings. Good flame holding capacity. |
| Water absorption | Absorbs more water | Absorbs less water |
| Screw withdrawal (flat) | Between 100 and 400 kg | 422 kg |
| Screw withdrawal (edge) | Between 80 and 300 kg | 375 kg |
Source: company product catalogue. Hardwood values are indicative and vary by species. Confirm values against test reports before quoting them in specifications.