Disguising Your Chain Link Fence with Decorative Bamboo Fencing

Decorative Screens

While chain-link fences are totally practical and effective for delineating the perimeter of a property, they fail on several fronts. Chain-link fences do not provide privacy, they do not enhance the look of the landscape, and they do not complement design themes. Say...

Can Insects Infest Bamboo?

Bamboo

Nefarious Insects Can Infect Bamboo. How to avoid the consequences. You may have heard us describe the benefits of bamboo poles on this blog. Or articles have promoted the use of bamboo in construction and architectural detailing because it is a green alternative to...

I’ve Heard Bamboo is the Strongest Woody Plant on Earth – Is this True?

Bamboo

When a pro-cycler raced on a bike made of bamboo a few years ago, Newsweek magazine said this was one early sign that “bamboo may be the most useful raw material ever to be overlooked.” They went on to celebrate bamboo’s entrée into Western...

Building with Eucalyptus Wood

Eucalyptus

Useful Information – Building with Eucalyptus Wood When searching for eco-friendly building materials, you don’t have to sacrifice other construction qualities. Many companies are considering building with eucalyptus wood as an alternative to traditional...

Natural Bamboo vs Faux Bamboo

Bamboo, Bamboo & Reed Boards

The Truth About Bamboo: Strong Natural vs. Useful Faux bamboo poles can be used for all kinds of building projects, whether residential or commercial. In both cases you have the option to incorporate natural or faux bamboo, Depending on your application, you may use...