| Bamboo fencing is a decorative and | | | | anywhere. Most home improvement stores will |
| environmentally friendly alternative to chain link or | | | | have bamboo fence suppliers, and they will carry |
| wood. Bamboo has several advantages as a | | | | most of the bamboo fence supplies that you will |
| fencing material. First it is a grass and not a wood, | | | | need to both set up your bamboo fence and |
| so it takes less time to grow and replenish the | | | | maintain it properly. For example they will offer |
| supply. In fact it only takes 5 to 7 years to grow | | | | the bamboo fencing materials, bamboo gates, |
| a mature bamboo plant for harvesting whereas | | | | bamboo fence panels, stains, and even hardware |
| wood takes 50 to 100 years. The second | | | | for assembling your bamboo fencing. |
| advantage of using bamboo as your fencing | | | | Like any other natural product, bamboo fencing |
| material is that it is strong and durable. Finally | | | | will need to be treated to prevent decay and |
| bamboo looks great. | | | | weathering. It is recommended that you apply a |
| Bamboo fencing can be used for several | | | | thin coat of UV resistant stain to your bamboo |
| purposes. First you can use it to create a privacy | | | | fencing and bamboo gates to protect the bamboo |
| fence that not only keeps people from seeing into | | | | from the weathering effects of your climate. Also |
| your yard, but that also provides a secure | | | | like any other natural product, bamboo will |
| perimeter of your property. Secondly you can | | | | weather, dry out, and crack over time. The |
| use bamboo fencing for a garden fence. Finally | | | | amount of weathering that your bamboo will |
| bamboo can be used to build a Japanese fence to | | | | experience will depend on the weather conditions |
| decorate your garden or yard. | | | | in your area, and the amount of maintenance that |
| Bamboo fencing can be found just about | | | | you do. |