Monthly Archives: June 2020

General properties of bamboo and maintenance tips

Bamboo is an endlessly renewable resource. The fastest-growing plant on Earth, it can be harvested every 3-5 years without any negative impact on the plant or its surrounding environment. Its unique structural properties also give it a higher tensile strength than any traditional hardwood, and even many steel alloys. Bamboo’s natural aesthetic and beautifully subtle […]

1000 products made of bamboo

What products can be made from bamboo? Customers often ask us about the different uses of bamboo, but the better question would be: what can’t be made from bamboo? Or as the old Asian proverb says:“A man is born in a bamboo cradle and disappears in a bamboo coffin. Everything in between is possible with […]

Amazing facts about bamboo

Bamboo’s popularity is increasing year after year, and many incredible stories are told about this plant. But are the things people say about bamboo really true? Does it really grow 1 metre a day? Does bamboo originate from China? On this page, you’ll find all the real facts about bamboo! 1. What is the origin […]

How is bamboo wood made?

Bamboo is a renewable resource that has become one of the leading alternatives to tropical hardwood in recent years. When you see bamboo flooring, kitchen cabinets or cutting boards, you might wonderhow round, hollow bamboo canes are processed into solid bamboo wood. It is important to note that engineered bamboo can be divided into two […]

What are the mechanical properties of bamboo?

What are the mechanical properties of bamboo?This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions among European or American architects, engineers and builders. Such information can easily be found for wood, steel, concrete or even engineered bamboo products such as flooring and panels, but this is not the case for bamboo canes.Why? “Bamboo’s mechanical […]

How to Install a Bamboo Fence Roll

How to install a bamboo fence roll     Bamboo fencing and bamboo screening are basically the same thing. Bamboo fencing is typically installed on wooden posts, while screening is attached directly to the surface you’re fixing it to. There are two general rules to keep in mind before installing a bamboo fence roll. First […]