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Classic Natural Bamboo Products Care  
Classic bamboo Gridwall
Panel Moso bamboo plantation
This chapter in only for our classic natural
bamboo products only, it does not apply to engineered bamboo products. Natural
Bamboo products can be used indoor and outdoor, when used outdoor it is very
important to do regular maintenance just like any outdoor wood, metal
products. Washing the bamboo material with detergence mixed with anti mildew
additive is strongly encourage at least once every 6 months, more may be
needed if you live in wet climate, also location of the bamboo pieces is very
critical due the fact that mildew will occur easily when bamboo is under wet
condition for a extended period of time. Cover or move the bamboo furniture
indoor during off season is also one of the better way to prolong your life of
your bamboo furniture outdoor.
When use indoor, classic bamboo products and
material should be cleaned regularly with mild detergent mixed solution.
Prevent doing it when direct sun shine if the fixture is located close to the
window or under skylight. Do not expose bamboo products to direct sun light
whenever possible if use indoor. Temperature variation between the air
conditioning and sun light may be too much of the contracting pressure, and it
may force the bamboo to crack pre maturely.
Our bamboo products are made of
natural bamboo with coats of outdoor varnish. In strong sunlight, the varnish
will breakdown and the bamboo will begin to weather.
Many customers prefer the
natural aged look of bamboo with weathers much like the cedar wood, first
getting darker and ending up a silver grey color.
We recommend coating the bamboo
with UV protected outdoor varnish once per year, preferably at the end of
summer to maintain color.
Bamboo should last many years in
outdoor. Avoid direct contact with the earth to prevent rot.
Please observe and following
these steps to maintain your bamboo products
1.
Natural bamboo poles in its
natural form is going to split, this the nature of bamboo, it is ok for
bamboo to split and still maintain the structural integrity of the bamboo
products. However it is important prevent it from further splitting by tightly
tie both end of the split section using galvanized or copper wire.
2.
You need to properly
cleaning the bamboo structure just like the wood lumber, cleaning it with
lightly detergent solution is good, and consider putting a coating of linseed
oil (mixed with 50% thinner) is recommended.
3.
Proper setting of bamboo
products is also important, anything you could do to take them away from
extreme weather or temperature variation as much as possible, like direct
sunlight, rain, no though they will last in outdoor, but they will not last
forever, so anything you can do is going to help.
4.
Try to place your bamboo
fixture away near the heater, or location where temperature variation is
concern.
5.
Regular washing and cleaning
of bamboo products outdoor with detergent and outdoor anti mildew solution.
6.
Move or cover the bamboo
fixture during off season.
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