Bamboo fencing is a relative newcomer, but its popularity is growing fast. That's because bamboo is a sustainable resource that, unlike lumber, grows quickly after harvesting. It is also strong and highly resistant to the elements. It comes in a wide array of sizes and styles. Whether you are building a fence for privacy or for an attractive accent to your home's exterior, there is an eco-friendly bamboo option for you. What follows is a description of a few different types of bamboo fencing for you to consider.
Rolled bamboo fencing is tremendously easy to transport and to install, as it is made out of slim bamboo poles, which are linked together, and rolled into cylinders, which are unrolled at the time of installation. You can mount rolled bamboo fencing on wooden posts, as you would a wood fence, or you can install the bamboo over an existing fence. This option is terrific for anyone who wants to dress up a chain-link fence without digging up the concrete into which the posts were set. Bamboo stick fencing also comes in easy to ship rolls, but is composed of ½ inch slats of bamboo. Although the slats have a more traditional look to them, they require more care than fences made from bamboo poles, as they are not weatherproof. You should apply a water and weather sealant to protect the slats from weathering or rotting.
Bamboo cane fencing is probably what you picture in your mind when you think of a bamboo fence. This type of fence is composed of slim bamboo poles, which are woven together with wire. It is naturally weather resistant, and provides an effective wind barrier in addition to privacy. Bamboo cane fencing is an attractive, but unconventional alternative to wooden fencing. Bamboo twig fencing is similar to bamboo cane fencing in its construction, but instead of sturdy poles, small twigs of bamboo are woven together and bound with wire. It has a shaggy appearance that is similar to thatch and will give your home a tropical look, which may not be desirable to you if you live in Michigan. Bamboo twig fencing will not provide much protection from wind, and is less durable than the other varieties of bamboo fence.
Although this option is not for everyone, live bamboo fencing may be a consideration if you live in a warm place. You can simply plant bamboo sparingly along your fence line, and in a year or two, the bamboo will fill out to create a living fence. Bamboo is an invasive plant, so you will have to be meticulous about maintaining it. Once a year you will want to trim the bamboo to whatever height is pleasing to you. Do consult your neighbors or you neighborhood association before planting bamboo, as some may consider it a to be nuisance.
To give your bamboo fencing a more structured look, install cedar posts, rails, and crossbars. This will make your bamboo fence look polished, and will make it stronger and more durable. Bamboo fencing is also a great solution for covering up an unattractive chain-link fence. As long as you have some kind of structure in tact to support the bamboo, installation is a snap.
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