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Why does FSC Certification matter?

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:02:06 +0000

Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: One of the big challenges we experience regarding our Eco-Logic Bamboo products, is that other products are often marketed as “Green” when in fact the products are not green. The industry term for this is called “greenwashing”. So how do you KNOW whether a product is REALLY green? If [...]

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Study on the manufacture of bamboo panel components for a prefabricated house

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:01:18 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: INBAR performed a study to look at the feasibility of manufacturing a prefabricated house using bamboo panels. The study looks at some important considerations; Physical and mechanical properties Sound insulation properties Thermal transmission properties Fire resistance properties Cost analysis We’ve interpreted aspects of the study to represent South African [...]

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Being Eco Friendly at Home

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:00:44 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Living a more eco friendly or sustainable lifestyle is quickly becoming a very hot topic for many South Africans. Not only is this a matter of saving the earth, it is also a matter of being frugal, too. Kids aren’t cheap and recycling and reusing are great ways to [...]

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How To Begin Making Your Own DIY Solar Energy Panels To Power Your Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical Appliances, and Lighting

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:11:53 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Every passing day it looks as though we have more information on our hands about environmental distress. The BP oil fiasco in the Gulf of Mexico in April of 2010 is a good example. As it becomes increasingly more undeniable just how finite our basic energy resources such as [...]

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Properties of Concrete

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:01:28 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: Concrete strength is an issue of the utmost vital to any builder using concrete in their construction. When concrete is being used, it’s vital to think about numerous factors which should determine the power of the concrete structure, and which should result from weak points that concrete is prone [...]

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Roof Photovoltaic Panels

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:00:50 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: There are a few things to consider before switching to a solar power system. There are many kinds of roof solar panels available, and some can be more or less appropriate for you depending on your needs. One thing that all roof solar panels have in common is that, [...]

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How To Get Rid Of Basement Mold

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:02:13 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: The common idea most people have of basements are dark, damp rooms that are covered with basement mold. In fact, basement mold is one of the major main concerns many homeowners have about their basement. When someone talks about a basement, usually what comes to mind are unsightly mold [...]

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Have Modern & Eco-Friendly Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts to Cozy Up Your Home

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:03:07 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: People are blown away with the introduction of advanced combustion technology which come in the form of wood burning fireplace inserts. One of the best ways to enjoy cozy atmosphere in your home through a fireplace is when they have wood stove inserts and are built with wood stove [...]

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Which bamboo finishing products should I use for my project?

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:50 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: We’re often asked which products to use for their bamboo finishing. So here we have a guideline for you to follow when finishing your bamboo countertop or bamboo plywood project. Preparation Preparation is always the most critical step in any bamboo finishing application, get that wrong and the quality [...]

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Bamboo coffee table – sustainable furniture design

The Oriental Bamboo Team — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:30:12 +0000

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Archived; click post to view. Excerpt: [/caption] Make a Bamboo coffee table, you ask??? DIY ready bamboo boards are ideal for the DIY enthusiast. Working with solid wood requires all the prep time to get the timber ready for assembly. Bamboo boards, with all the qualities of solid hard woods, simply need to be cut [...]

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