| Like all the different types of bamboo, split bamboo | | | | ground you have an almost instant fence. |
| fencing is durable and strong. It is used most often in | | | | Be aware that the frame needs to be connected to |
| areas where the weather is moderate and is a | | | | wooden posts that are then set in the ground. |
| perfect material for use in tropical or desert climates. | | | | Bamboo cannot come into direct contact with the |
| If you decide to use split bamboo fencing, your | | | | ground or it will begin to deteriorate. To avoid this |
| fence will be very striking in appearance. If there is a | | | | problem, it's a simple matter to add wood along the |
| downside to this bamboo, it is that it doesn't stand | | | | bottom of the fence, so it fits under the bamboo |
| up to climate conditions for nearly as long as a fence | | | | panels. |
| made out of regular solid bamboo. | | | | Another way to make use of split fencing is to |
| Bamboo split fencing is different from regular bamboo | | | | attach it to an outside wall and create an attractive |
| fencing. Regular bamboo is used as it is grown, in one | | | | focal point for your porch or patio. It can also be |
| piece. The split type of bamboo, on the other hand, | | | | easily attached to an existing fence. |
| comes from only the outer part of bamboo shoots. | | | | Bamboo that is split works especially well on wooden |
| The pieces are joined together with galvanized wire. | | | | fences because it can lie flat against the fence |
| This type of bamboo often comes in rolls for use in | | | | boards. It's easy to anchor it to the fence by stapling |
| fencing. | | | | it securely at the top, middle and bottom. It's a good |
| Manufacturers use split bamboo to make bamboo | | | | idea to use stainless steel staples to avoid rust |
| fencing panels. Here's how it's done. The split poles | | | | spoiling the appearance of the fencing. If the panels |
| are connected with six to eight rows of wire to | | | | are too long, they can be cut to fit. |
| make up the panel. | | | | When applying rolled bamboo panels to a chain link |
| To keep the panels solid, heavy duty wire, often | | | | fence, the process is simple. Either wrap the rolled |
| galvanized, is used along both top and bottom of | | | | bamboo around the fence or drape the panels over |
| each. Middle rows also have wire but this is usually | | | | the top. You can attach the panels with heavy-gauge |
| some sort of rubber coated wire so the panels | | | | but flexible steel wire tied equal distances apart. |
| maintain a degree of flexibility when put on the | | | | Consider split bamboo fencing as a real alternative to |
| frame. | | | | other fencing materials to create a one of a kind look |
| Then these bamboo fencing panels are attached to | | | | for your backyard or patio. |
| wooden posts. Once the posts are placed in the | | | | |