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Bamboo and Bamboo Furniture:

Wood is the best option when it comes to outdoor furniture materials, but unfortunately for many, it doesn’t come cheap. A single chair is rarely under $200, and a complete set can easily cost a few thousand dollars. But if you’re just looking for the look of wood, there are also much cheaper options, like bamboo. In fact, if you don’t consider furniture to be a big investment, bamboo can be much more practical. Keep reading to know more.

Bamboo history:

The Chinese were, and still are, the main users and producers of bamboo. Not surprisingly, the earliest found bamboo products, mostly household items and weapons, belonged to the Chinese around 7,000 years ago. Before paper was invented, the Chinese wrote on strips of bamboo, making it a key component in the spread of Chinese culture and language. Bamboo was also used for shoes, tiles, and coats, and remains a key ingredient in Asian cuisine.

In the West, people were finding more interesting uses for it. Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone was made of bamboo, and Thomas Edison used a bamboo filament to create the world’s first light bulb. Bamboo mats, bowls, blinds, and ornaments also became popular. Today, the use of bamboo has spread to the arts (sculpture, musical instruments), construction (doors, floors, houses) and even alternative medicine (bamboo shoots and juice).

Uses and Properties:

Bamboo is actually a type of grass with a tough, woody stem that reaches its full height in about a year. This makes it an ecologically sound resource; that is, intensive collection has practically no impact on the environment. It is one of the fastest growing plants on earth, which is why it remains abundant despite having been used extensively for the past few thousand years.

Bamboo stem can be treated to form a lightweight yet extremely strong wood-like material. When the strips are glued together, the resulting material is ideal for building structures, such as pillars and scaffolding. Many traditional houses are made entirely of bamboo, and bamboo suspension bridges are still found in parts of Asia.

How it is grown:

Bamboo grows invasively, with the roots quickly forming an underground network that is mostly self-supporting. Nutrients from the leaves pass through the culms (visible stems) to the rhizomes, so the grove remains alive even if the bamboos themselves die out. In fact, the effort is often focused on controlling the growth of bamboo rather than propagating it. Bamboo growers prune the culms or install a physical barrier to prevent it from encroaching on adjacent plots.

The reeds are the commonly used parts in manufacturing. After harvesting, the stalks are cut lengthwise, boiled, and ground at the edges to flatten them. The strips are then glued together, either edge to edge or face to face. In the older style, they are usually laminated together in three layers to make them thicker and stronger. Finally, they undergo a final pressing and milling to ensure the structural bond, and are sometimes charred (exposed to high temperatures just below burning) for a richer, darker finish. The natural color is pale yellow to medium brown and is equally attractive.

Bamboo furniture:

Bamboo furniture has a light, earthy feel that’s perfect for open areas like porches, patios, and balconies. When built correctly it can have the same structural integrity as many hardwoods, but being a grass it is much lighter and more versatile. Bamboo is a great option if you like to move your furniture around or redesign your room from time to time.

Due to its high strength, bamboo makes a great storage piece, such as shelving and cabinets. The lighter varieties are commonly used for stools and dressers, while the sturdier ones make for larger tables and sofas. Many people accent their existing furniture with bamboo veneers, mats, and curtains.

The price of bamboo furniture has risen in recent years due to import costs, as well as increasing demand from environmentally conscious buyers. Some varieties cost almost as much as wood. If you want something more affordable, try bamboo veneer furniture, which comes with a solid wood interior and a bamboo outer shell.

Care and maintenance:

Bamboo is sensitive to water, so be careful not to wash it too much or leave it out in the rain. Wipe it from time to time with a dry or damp cloth and remove dust and sand with a mop or vacuum cleaner. Wipe up spills immediately to avoid stains and watermarks. Also avoid scraping with steel wool or any abrasive, as these can scratch the laminate and make it brittle.

You don’t have to be a serious conservationist to appreciate bamboo furniture. Its natural beauty makes it stand out against even the most expensive woods, and its neutral tones allow it to fit in with almost any theme. As long as you choose well and take good care of it, your bamboo furniture can offer you excellent value for money.

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