Re: [GBlist] bamboo for towel rail

["Paul Rufo" <toisan@ilhawaii.net>]

Aloha,

I saw in China a bamboo that is commonly known as "tea" bamboo. The specie
is Pseudosasa amabilsis , common is southern China. It would be great for
your use since it has very little taper,  it has long internodes and is very
flexible.


Paul
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From: "Sacie Lambertson" <dlambert@grasshoppernet.com>
To: <greenbuilding@crest.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 7:32 AM
Subject: [GBlist] bamboo for towel rail


> Has anyone had any experience using bamboo for a towel rail?   I've found
> only one source in the United States that sells lengths of bamboo, but
> they also note that I should expect their bamboo to split.  I have several
> bamboo ladders I bought when we lived in Thailand that have not split so
> I'm wondering if there is something I can do to avoid this.  I would
> appreciate being informed of more US sources for bamboo as well---the
> sticks that are used in gardening and fencing are not suitable for my
> purpose.  thanks,  Sacie Lambertson
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