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SAN DIEGO – December 28, 2010 Cali Bamboo, while we're talking about bamboo, another product worth keeping an eye on is this bamboo dimensional lumber from Cali Bamboo. The San Diego-based company says the product, Lumboo, is the "world's first engineered bamboo dimensional lumber," made with 100% compressed bamboo and a low-VOC resin. It can be used for fences and a variety of other applications.
The bamboo and resin mixture is placed in a hydraulic press, where several hundred thousand pounds of force squeeze bamboo stalks into a dense, strong, and durable block so thick a nail probably won't go through it.
If you want to use Lumboo, you'll probably need to pre-drill holes and use screws for assembly. Cali Bamboo says the high silica content of the bamboo makes the dimensional lumber termite resistant.
The company sells a lot of bamboo products — you've probably seen Cali Bamboo flooring on the market somewhere. Lumboo is offered in 1×4, 2×4, 2×6, and 4×4 varieties from about $5 a piece, depending on the size.
Read the full article here.
About Cali Bamboo, LLC.
San Diego-based Cali Bamboo manufactures green building products for residential and commercial projects made primarily from bamboo; one of the world’s most durable, sustainable and renewable materials. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Goldberg and Tanner Haigwood, the company is fast becoming one of the shining examples of how individuals, businesses and communities can implement stylish architectural and interior designs without impacting the environment. Cali Bamboo’s wide range of bamboo offerings includes fencing, flooring, decking, plywood and more. For more information, visit www.CaliBamboo.com |
