Guadua angustifolia, also known as Guadua Bamboo, is a large-diameter tropical bamboo species native to South America. This construction-grade bamboo has an exceptional load-bearing capacity (MOE 17,859 N/mm²), making it a popular bamboo worldwide among visionaries and architects specializing in environmentally friendly and sustainable construction.
Features
- Guadua bamboo bars have minimal taper. The diameter decreases by only 2,5 cm over a 6 m pole.
- Guadua angustifolia columns are generally very straight and easy to grind after grinding.
- All bamboo species tend to crack along the length of the pole. This is caused by variations in air humidity and temperature during use and cannot be fully prevented. However, these cracks do not affect the mechanical properties of the bamboo.
- Guadua Bamboo is one of the strongest bamboos in the world. This makes it one of the most popular species for construction-related projects.
Common Uses
- Throughout history, Guadua Bamboo has been used to build houses, bridges and structures in South America.
- These bamboo bars are well suited for clothing, crafts, furniture, fences, musical instruments, etc.
- Guadua angustifolia is also suitable for manufacturing processed products, such as plywood, laminated panels and beams.
Specifications
| MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| Material |
Bamboo |
| Common name |
Guadua |
| Latin name |
Guadua angustifolia |
| Origin |
Colombia |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Color |
natural |
| Surface |
Matte |
| candle |
10–15% over a 3 meter length |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
| Diameter (measured at the thickest point) |
70-90 mm |
| Length |
600 cm |
| Weight |
± 12 kg |
| CARE AND DURABILITY |
| Finished |
unfinished |
| treatment |
impregnated |
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