Engineering Sustainable Boardwalks: dassoXTR Fused Bamboo vs. Composite Decking
The design of a high-traffic outdoor boardwalk or marina project requires selecting a decking material that balances structural engineering with natural aesthetics. While many public park rangers, officers and commercial developers often compare composite decking like Trex decking or Ipe decking. The newcomer to the north American market - dassoXTR Fused Bamboo offers a superior alternative to traditional composite and wood decking.
The Right Design for Every Environment
The design of our nominal 1" thick decking boards is intended for foot traffic alone, regardless of whether the decking is considered commercial or residential. The nominal 2" thick decking planks, on the other hand, are intended for a more robust heavy-duty commercial function where maintenance vehicles could travel. A major boardwalk could be as wide as 30ft, requiring decking that handles high-frequency use. While composite decking, and composite PVC plastic or hardwood fibers are common, our fused bamboo material is the best decking material for these outdoor spaces.
Performance Beyond Standard Materials
dassoXTR decking is dimensionally stable and won't swell or buckle. While pvs decking brands offer a 50-year fade warranty, they often lack the structural stiffness of real wood. Unlike composite decking, which may often warp, our decking provides the integrity of a board made from Fused Bamboo. In fact, our decking is a sinker. When detached during hurricane, the boards can be recovered and reattached after the hurricane, a feat composite decking rarely achieves.
When it comes to decking material options, we ensure our decking doesn't contribute to deforestation. In fact, bamboo is a grass. No environmentalist would have an issue when you mow your lawn. This makes it a better option than wood decking and more sustainable than composite decking made with non-recyclable resins. Choosing the right decking material is about long-term resistance to the elements.
Technical Specifications and Maintenance
For any outdoor space, the cost and price tag are factors, but maintenance requirements are where the true value is found. A wood deck or a standard composite deck may require frequent cleaning, but our low maintenance decking protects against insect damage, just like the best decking should. What's even better, fused bamboo decking for boardwalk does not even need to be refinished anytime.
| Application |
Max Span (o.c.) |
Material |
| General Walking Traffic |
36” |
2x6 Boardwalk Decking |
| Maintenance Vehicles |
24” |
2x6 Boardwalk Decking |
Why Bamboo is the Superior Alternative
If you are currently looking at composite decking boards, pvc composite deck boards, or other decking alternatives, consider that composite is essentially plastics which is not good for nature. Our material offers the look of Ipe or Teak wood without the composite plastic feel.
In the composite decking market, composite plastic products are everywhere, but composite lacks the soul of deck boards natural beauty. We invite you to compare our decking to any composite or plastic composite decking product. Our fused bamboo decking stands out.
Don't settle for composite when you can have the durability of decking that lasts. Whether you need boardwalk decking, marina decking, or decking for any type of public park and marina decking space, dassoXTR is the answer. To see how our decking outperforms composite, please order a sample today.
Bamboo Boardwalks Features & Benefits