Bamboo is a plant that’s
origin dates back to prehistoric times.
Many years and many uses later, bamboo is one of the fastest growing
plants in the world. It is technically
a grass
found on nearly every continent; it can grow in the mountains, the tropics and
even in the Southern United
States. There are nearly 1600 different species of bamboo.
Bamboo,
although at times resembles trees, differs from them in growth patterns and
plant structure. Bamboo has two growth
patterns; clumping and running root systems.
These root systems create a natural bio filter for storm water runoff; while staying in
natural clumped balls prevents soil erosion.
Bamboo also produces 30% more oxygen than a like sized timber forest
area. These differences allow bamboo to
grow faster and straighter than any known tree species. Bamboo reaches the degree of its size in
height and circumference in its
1st or 2nd year of life.
Lamboo, Inc.
has isolated 4 out of the 1600 species of bamboo to be used for all of its
architectural and structural applications.
Lamboo is produced from only mature plants, anywhere from their 4th
to 6th year of life to allow for optimal hardness and strength. The growth rate and potential offered by
bamboo make it a great resource for the construction industry.
Bamboo sequesters 35% more carbon than its tree counter parts.
Lamboo is an engineered bamboo product that is used primarily for
architectural and structural applications.
It is structurally superior to its wood counterparts. With many grain and color choices available
it is not only structurally stable but aesthetically pleasing as well. We pride ourselves on sustainability,
strength, and innovation. Our process
uses 15% less embodied energy than wood and 300% less embodied energy than
aluminum and steel. Bamboo is highly
renewable and has a short growth cycle, the cost of land, labor, resources, and
time; make this
product a great affordable option, and new wave of the future for structural
applications. Lamboo on average is 20%
more stable than wood in moisture and temperature changes, 10 times stronger
than wood in tension and 3 times stronger mechanically.