Bamboo Fencing Gives The Classic Looks Of Wood With FlexibilityBamboo fencing has been growing in popularity in recent years, largely due to the fact that it looks good, but yet can be easy to install and can offer some level of security depending on the style of fencing employed. There is now also the option of installing fake bamboo fencing, which gives the look of bamboo but which is actually made from PVC. There are various types of bamboo fencing, and these generally include bamboo flexible fencing, split bamboo fencing, bamboo screen fencing, and bamboo fencing that comes on a roll, or bamboo roll fencing. This article will consider the various types and look at what needs to be considered when buying a bamboo fence. Bamboo flexible fencing is among the first choices for many people who are considering a bamboo fence, simply because its flexibility makes it easy to install in the first place and then easy to reinstall if any maintenance is needed later on. Bamboo flexible fencing materials are often rolled when delivered, and only need to be unrolled and fitted to the fence posts, which can also be bamboo or other wood. This type of bamboo fence is an excellent choice for those who want a bamboo fence which is easy to set up. Split Bamboo Fencing Split bamboo fencing is another popular choice of bamboo fencing material. As the name implies, the bamboo is split so that one side of the fence is flat while the other shows the rounded side of the bamboo. The bamboo is split lengthways so that the actual features of the bamboo stalks remain intact, and it is down to personal preference whether the bamboo fence is installed with the round features facing outside or inwards towards the garden. Often the fence is placed with the flat side inwards, which is then covered with vegetation. A bamboo screen fence is a classic bamboo fencing style. This is the classic style as seen in Japanese bamboo fences. In this style the bamboo is constructed in panels or screens and then placed between posts which have slots to hold the panels, or for a more rustic, authentic bamboo fence style, can be placed between bamboo posts and secured using twine or even thin bamboo stalks. When the bamboo screens are of a good thickness, this type of fence can also offer a certain amount of security which may be important for many people. Bamboo Roll Fencing Bamboo roll fencing is, as the name implies, delivered on a roll, and can usually be installed by the homeowner himself without the need for a professional fencing contractor. This type of bamboo fencing is usually thin and so may in some cases not be particularly secure, but does provide a great decorative fencing element to a garden. If maintenance is a concern, then a PVC bamboo fence might be an option worth consideration. Although PVC bamboo fencing is not true bamboo fencing, modern manufacturing techniques have made it possible to produce PVC fencing which looks almost as good as authentic bamboo fencing. The advantage of PVC fencing is that it is generally easier to maintain, since it does not rot as bamboo does or any other type of wood. As can be seen, there are some great choices of bamboo fencing, from the easy-to-install bamboo flexible fencing, to the good looks of split bamboo fencing, and the easy-to-maintain PVC bamboo fencing. By carrying out some decent research you should be able to find the type of bamboo fencing that suits your design and your budget. |