Bamboo Fencing Installation Instructions
Introduction
Installing bamboo fencing in your yard not only livens up your home, it creates a more relaxing, laid back atmosphere; it adds value to your property. Bamboo fencing from Sunset Bamboo™can also be used indoors in a variety of ways. For instance, use this fencing to create a barrier within a room as a sort of sectional. Or cut a piece and hang it in the window to act as a natural and textured curtain. Use it as a decorative piece and place the fencing behind a piece of art or posted up on a ceiling. Besides looking great, it’s one of the most eco-friendly building materials in the world. This is because, unlike hardwood forest logging, harvesting of bamboo causes little environmental damage. Bamboo is the fastest growing kind of grass in the world and a rapidly renewable natural resource. .
Tools Recommended and Supplies Needed:
Installing on Existing Chain Link Fence
Before beginning read all instructions carefully.
• Make sure your chain link fence can support the installation of bamboo fencing, if not, make the necessary adjustments and reinforce the existing fence. Install a spacer at the bottom of the fence. This will help reduce ground contact, in turn preserve the fence, and provide proper support when leveling.
• Unroll your bamboo along the chain link fence every 24” with the capped side up, and completely level.
• Attach one end with the galvanized wire at the top and the bottom, pull tight and attach panels to chain link fence and tighten with the pliers.
• Attach the remaining portion of the bamboo panels with wires spaced approximately every 12” – 24”.
•If you need to add another roll of fencing, be sure not to overlap the two rolls by and avoid gaps. Sometimes installation requires trimming a portion of the fence. Simply untie the wires at the end and remove the number of poles need to fit. Then tie the wires, and twist the ends of the wires together.
Installing on Existing Wood Fence
Before beginning read all instructions carefully.
• Make sure your chain link fence can support the installation of bamboo fencing, if not, make the necessary adjustments and reinforce the existing fence. Install a spacer at the bottom of the fence. This will help reduce ground contact, in turn preserve the fence, and provide proper support when leveling.
• Unroll your bamboo along the existing wood fence every 24” with the capped side up, and level.
• Pre-drill in the center of one bamboo pole. Make sure you start at the top corner.
• Use the 2 1⁄2" exterior screws to drill your bamboo to the wood panel or 2x4. Note: Don’t over tighten the screw; this will cause the bamboo to crack. Now, continue to fasten the bamboo near the top and bottom while keeping the bamboo level. By alternating the screws near the top and bottom every foot will insure a structurally-sound bamboo fence.
•If you need to add another roll of fencing, be sure not to overlap the two rolls by and avoid gaps. Sometimes installation requires trimming a portion of the fence. Simply untie the wires at the end and remove the number of poles need to fit. Then tie the wires, and twist the ends of the wires together.
Tip: To maintain the longevity and the beautiful look of your new bamboo fence, Sunset Bamboo recommends a sealer (urethane finish). Not only will your new bamboo fence look great, it’ll maintain the color and strength for many years to come.
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