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Natural Bamboo Fencing vs Traditional Fencing

By: Anita Mckenzie


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As we know traditional wood fencing has been used for centuries, therefore it still remains a popular choice today, due to its classic, traditional look.
However as awareness and concerns grow over the damage being done by logging and the length of time it takes to replace a forest; many consumers are now reconsidering the benefits and environmental advantages offered by replacing traditional fencing materials with bamboo fencing.
Bamboos Unique Beauty: unlike artificial fencing, bamboo offers a naturally unique beauty; each stick of bamboo carries a special charm originating from its natural beauty. No two pieces are identically alike, adding a splash of beautiful variegation in color and texture to your fencing projects.
Strength & Durability: tests conducted on the strength and durability of bamboo fencing material proved favorable, scoring higher than any other natural wood or plant material under wind tunnel conditions.
Bamboo grows in parts of the world subjected to intense winds and rains; theories suggest that bamboo has evolved to flex gently under pressure, making it unlikely to break. For this reason the strength and style of the bamboo fence is often unparalleled.
The people of the Far East have been creating bamboo fences and trellises for homes and gardens for centuries, without the use of modern day tools such as hammers and nails.
A common miss-conception is that bamboo is a wood, but not so. Bamboo is not a wood at all, but rather a fast-growing, woody variety of grass.
The root system remains intact during harvesting, allowing the plant to quickly sprout new shoots, without the need for replanting.
On average a bamboo forest can yield approx 20 times more usable building material than a hardwood forest, and can be harvested and re-harvested without environmental damage.
Bamboo although a grass, the thick bamboo poles are two to three times stronger than timber.
Besides the environmental benefits of bamboo, it is also valued for its natural and unique beauty. Bamboo is beautiful weather it is stained using a wide variety of colors or simply allowed to age naturally arriving to a natural light tan to a silvery gray.
Bamboo Fence Maintenance
To extend the life of a bamboo fence, it must be installed correctly; a bamboo fence should not come into contact with the ground; as studies have found that bamboo is much more difficult to treat for decay than pine.
Rapidly Renewable: alike other woods, bamboo is also a renewable resource. However were you aware that there are species of bamboo that is capable of growing more than a meter per day?
Meaning that bamboo stands grow and fill out very quickly, and can be harvested frequently, reinforcing the fact that bamboo is a terrific environmental choice for fencing material.
Prices: The good news is, because of bamboos light weight, it is easy to ship, therefore allowing lower costs; allowing bamboo to usually be more affordable than other natural woods used for fencing.
Bamboo is also most often cheaper to install over other natural woods, again partly due to its convenient light weight.

Bamboo is a great choice for that added added touch of luxury, unique beauty and charm for that affordable fencing project.
Three bamboo fencing products have received the highest Gold Ribbon honor, above traditional fencing materials such as pine, redwood, and oak, from the Home Builders Association of America.
The natural beauty, renew ability, durability, and affordability make bamboo an excellent material for home fences.

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Anita McKenzie experienced internet marketer, specializing in strategic online placement, helping clients reach their online audience. Download a FREE Bamboo Fencing & Bamboo Products Catalog, bamboohardwoods.com/pdfs/BHW_Digital_Catalog2008.pdf

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