Classic & Engineered Bamboo Help

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 follow 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.