BAMBOO DATA SHEET

• Cracking and splitting may occur with any variety
• Diameter measurement is taken at the heavy end of the pole, between the first and second node. As these are natural products, variation will occur.
• WE DO NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST SPLITTING AND CRACKING. All varieties are susceptible. All poles are packed sound.

NEVER:

• Use bamboo for fence posts. They will rot within 3 to 4 years. They make a great stake but not fence post.
• Push bamboo through a table or other saw. It will shed. To get a nice clean cut roll the bamboo through the saw. Score the outside skin first.
• Bend bamboo except when green.
• Nail through bamboo. It will split. Pre-drill and then use finishing nails.
• Immediately bring your bamboo to a different climate. Bamboo should be slowly acclimated.

ALWAYS:

• Use ordinary tools such as table saw, hacksaws or band saws. No special tools are required.
• Use bamboo in the half round whenever possible.
• Plan on working with an inexact product.
• Keep all fencing just above the ground contact or it will rot.
• Plan on maintaining your bamboo fencing. It must weather approximately 6 months to a year; then it will turn a grayish color. The outside skin will be able to absorb a water sealer or stain. Oil base stains work the best. Clean thoroughly before treating with a fence or deck sealer.
• Flip the poles top and bottom if you make your own fence.
• Use a fine toothed metal working bladed tool to cut bamboo. When possible, make a relief cut lengthwise on the pole to reduce the possibility of further splitting.