kalnins2003 This is not a roof but a shading screen. To make bamboo roofing waterproof you can do it with bamboo poles cut in half an placed them in a similar fashion as clay roofing tiles - the U shaped half pieces with legs up are covered with upside down pieces to cover the joint.
Bamboocreasian As we can see on the photo, in order to make roofing you should choose Quality Roll Bamboo Panels. Please click this link : http://www.bamboocreasian.com/bamboo.html Selection of quality bamboo fences made from the most durable and straight poles which are harvested at least 3 years old to get old enough wall thickness of bamboo poles to not absorb moisture and water. Each panel is connected through a series of galvanized steel wire (Bamboo poles are threaded together with galvanized steel).
Used for: Roofing, Walls and ceilings covering , Build tiki bar; bamboo tiki hut…
Other Sizes: 4ftx8ft,6ftx8ft,7ftx8ft,8ftx8ft, Colors: Natural, Carbonized, Mahogany from 1/8”dia. ¾” dia, 1”dia to 2”dia available.
As olldbobbi 's answer: Waterproof solution, you should paint Drylock or Thompsons Water Sealer.
Maintenance/protection of bamboo ?? - In an outdoor environment, like Florida, how would you treat the bamboo material to obtain the longest life span ?? It would be used as a "sun shade" on the roof of a pergola structure. »
This island escape looks like an idyllic spot for a dinner under the stars. You can capture some of that tropical style wherever you are by adding a bamboo screen, a potted palm and planters full of flowers.
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There's no better material that could have been used for the ceiling of this tropical outdoor room. Simply put, it truly feels like paradise! I'll take a margarita on the rocks, please.
Think carefully about the material you choose for your patio cover — the right materials can alter your backyard's look dramatically. A bamboo roof creates tropical appeal that makes this space feel like a vacation spot.
“not a roof but a shading screen. To make bamboo roofing waterproof you can do it with bamboo poles cut in half an placed them in a similar fashion as clay roofing tiles - the U shaped half pieces with legs up are covered with upside down pieces to cover the joint.”
Selection of quality bamboo fences made from the most durable and straight poles which are harvested at least 3 years old to get old enough wall thickness of bamboo poles to not absorb moisture and water. Each panel is connected through a series of galvanized steel wire (Bamboo poles are threaded together with galvanized steel).
Used for: Roofing, Walls and ceilings covering , Build tiki bar; bamboo tiki hut…
Other Sizes: 4ftx8ft,6ftx8ft,7ftx8ft,8ftx8ft, Colors: Natural, Carbonized, Mahogany from 1/8”dia. ¾” dia, 1”dia to 2”dia available.
As olldbobbi 's answer: Waterproof solution, you should paint Drylock or Thompsons Water Sealer.