Bamboo as in Greenville Botanical Category Species/Types Growth Greenville Application Panel Manufacturing Color Development Emissions Color Fastness Form Stability Dur Disposal/Recycling Energy &CO,-Balance Warranty Maintenance Replaceability Greenville, May 2013 No wood, bamboo is a grass Approx. 115 different species, approx. 1,050 kinds ofbamboo Fast-growing, individual segments/chambers connected vianodes Sustainable silvicultural land use Bamboo slats bolted to HDPE backboards, no load-bearing/structural relevance Pressing of bamboo-fiber mats while adding binder at a temperature of approx. 125° Cand 500 kN/cm? applied pressure Through caramelization of sugar during the pressing process No emission of tannin or resin, no staining Development of a natural, silver-grey patina under UV light if keeping the brown color is desired, applying of water-based oilis recommended Possibility of cracking, slight dimensional changes or deformations Durability class 1 as per EN 350-1, i. very resistant against wood- damaging fungus; panels are attached above the ground (ie. not in direct contact with the soil) Reuse for fences, curbing etc,, recycling orthermal use Neutral or better 5 years; color changes, deformation and cracking are not covered No specific maintenance required, if the optical changes to the panels (e.g. fading) are acceptable Individually replaceable bamboo slats 4 BerlinerSeilfabrik