Bamboo fence is one of the most up and coming, durable, and green fencing materials available to homeowners today. It comes in poles, slats, rolls, panels, screens, making it one of the most attractive, and environmentally friendly, fencing materials on the market.
Bamboo Fencing Styles
There are a number of bamboo fencing materials and building methods, Here’s a short list of the most common bamboo fence styles, so you can decide which is going to be the best fit for your fencing needs.
Bamboo types and colors
Natural bleaching yellowish bamboo is treated by boric acid or Hydrogen Dioxide (Hydrogen Peroxide) solution for degreasing ,bleaching, anti erosion (corrosion), anti-insect, and anti-mildew, Kiln or airing dried to get poles acclimatized; Natural green skin bamboo has air drying natural green skin color without chemical treatment , factory will spray chemical ingredients to avoid mildew,insect,etc
Natural black bamboo has natural black color
Natural Speckled bamboo has natural spot on the bamboo external skin
Carbonized bamboo is made out of natural yellowish bamboo cane, but deep-processed by carbonized in kiln and the color turn into darker
Burnt bamboo is also made out of natural bleaching yellowish cane, uses fire to burnt skin and has black spots
Colored bamboo – Dyed bamboo pole and the color can be mahogany, black, brown, green and much more
Fencing types
Rolled bamboo fence– Rolled fence with bamboo poles strung together with threading galvanized wire going through the bamboo pole ,this is the typical way to build bamboo fence;
Woven bamboo fence -weaving with black nylon coated galvanized wire bamboo fence is a good alternative option and it make fence has long life;
Bamboo fence panel – Drill holes on bigger bamboo pole (Dia 30-40mm) and use Small bamboo stick to go through fencing;
Wooden frame / big Bamboo cane frame fence panel – use 18-20mm small fence as inside panel and build a wooden or bamboo big pole frame outside;
Split bamboo / half round bamboo fence– Split / half round bamboo with wooden cross band beam or just weave by ropes;
Uneven bamboo fence is built into uneven height, rolled or fence panel shape
Interweave bamboo fence is built by bamboo small poles or split slats to interweave together ,herringbone or square shape ; without any wire or rope to weave, neither with string go through
Bamboo Expanding lattice fence -Lattice shape and make see through result
More fence styles
Enclosure bamboo edging fencing;
Uneven bamboo border edging;
Low rail and post bamboo fence;
Bamboo trellis fence
Bamboo Wing Fences;
Bamboo Sleeve Fences;
3 portion folded bamboo fence screen;
Following are some brief introduction for some of bamboo fences
Rolled Bamboo Fencing are made of 1.0-5.0mm bamboo poles which are strung together with threading galvanized wire going through the bamboo pole or woven with black nylon coated galvanized wire. These products can be used to partition gardens or border walkways, or extends from the house or a wall as a decorative screen, or to define space. Linked together and rolled up for easy shipping and delivery. Rolled bamboo fencing can be installed onto wood posts, or over pre-existing fences, including chain link.
Bamboo Slat Fence utilizes 1/2 round or other shape bamboo slats instead of bamboo poles. It also usually comes in rolled up sections. The big difference between pole fence and slat fencing is weather resistance. You’ll want to treat your slat fencing with a weather sealer to prevent it from experiencing rotting and other weather damage.
Bamboo Fencing X-tras
While bamboo fencing is beautiful in and of itself, many homeowners also choose to dress it up some to make it look more permanent, and to help boost its structural integrity. Building a fir wood frame, including posts, crossbars, and top rails, is an excellent way to support, and solidify your bamboo fencing, making it a more permanent fence solution. Of course, while wood frames provide a solid base for installation, it’s not necessary.
Bamboo Twig Fence is made of small bamboo twigs interwoven and held together with galvanized steel wire. It resembles a thatch fence, is a little more open than other bamboo fencing, and won’t last quite as long. Still, if you’re searching for a tropical feel for your fencing needs, you find a better product than bamboo twig fence.
Bamboo border edging–low rolled fences have two types of regular and irregular height for straight or curved edges, they are usually used as pedestrian control fencing, pathway divider, where foot traffic is directed away from fragile plants and flower. Or as raised flower beds to enclose flower pots and plants, Poles are coated with lacquer to prolong life lasting up to 10-15 years in outdoors. It’s really an attractive edging for borders, beds, paths and drives.
