| Bamboo fencing is becoming an increasingly popular | | | | bamboo is not touching the ground, as coming in |
| these days. Bamboo is a type of fast-growing grass | | | | contact with its moisture will cause the bamboo to |
| and one of the most easily renewable natural | | | | rot. |
| resources we have. But bamboo fencing is not only | | | | Invest in a bamboo saw - During the installation |
| an eco-friendly alternative to using conventional wood | | | | process you will, at some point, have to adjust the |
| materials. It is also a great way to add and exotic, | | | | length of some bamboo poles and canes. Using a |
| tropical look and feel to your yard. Installing a | | | | bamboo saw will ensure a nice, even cut and no |
| bamboo fence is not too hard, either. Here are a few | | | | jagged edges. If you need to cut bamboo rolls, you |
| installation tips to make sure you get the best results | | | | can use sharp wire-cutters. |
| possible. | | | | Installing on pre-existing fencing - Installing this type |
| Choosing the right fencing - Bamboo fencing comes in | | | | of fence over pre-existing chain link is easier than |
| different styles. The most common ones are made | | | | installing a stand-alone bamboo fence. For installing |
| of either 1" diameter poles or ½" diameter | | | | over existing chain link, it is best to use rolled |
| canes and held together by galvanized wire. Another | | | | bamboo fencing. You will be basically wrapping the roll |
| style is woven bamboo, made of smaller canes held | | | | around the chain link fence, using heavy-duty |
| together in bundles. There's also split bamboo, which | | | | galvanized wire to attach it to the existing chain link. |
| consists of the outer surface of the bamboo cane, | | | | If you are using rolls of woven or split bamboo, you |
| also tied with wire. Aside from looks, your choice of | | | | can install them over a wooden panel fence and use |
| bamboo grille depends on how sturdy you require the | | | | stainless steel staples instead of wire to attach them. |
| fence to be. Bamboo fencing made of poles or canes | | | | Stand-alone bamboo fencing - Stand alone fencing |
| lasts approximately 20 years while woven or split | | | | requires you to install heavy-duty poles as a vertical |
| bamboo fencing lasts 10 years. Bamboo fencing | | | | framework for the fence. If you opt for this option, |
| comes in either rolls or panels. | | | | use conventional wooden poles, as these will not rot |
| Preventing decomposition - When you are putting in | | | | from ground moisture easily. When installing the |
| the framework, always make sure to leave a few | | | | vertical framework, check that you are complying |
| inches of clearance under the fence, so that the | | | | with local building standards. |