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Austin Bamboo Inc - Fences & Construction
Understanding Your Bamboo Project Costs
At Austin Bamboo Inc, we believe transparency is key when it comes to pricing. Our pricing overview outlines the essential factors that influence the total cost of your fencing and construction projects. By understanding these factors, you can make well-informed decisions that align with your vision and budget.
Key Factors that Affect Pricing
Several variables play a crucial role in determining the cost of your project. The type of materials selected, such as bamboo stakes, wood posts, or iron rebar, can significantly impact final prices. Additionally, the complexity of the joint types, whether standard or custom, will influence labor costs and supply needs.
Preparation and Installation Considerations
Preparatory work is essential for any construction project. These tasks may include site clearing, soil testing, and maintaining local codes and regulations. Each project’s unique requirements for preparation influence the overall pricing. Understanding these elements helps in anticipating costs ahead of time.
Tailoring Your Budget
At Austin Bamboo Inc, we provide detailed estimates and options to help you tailor your project within your budget. Our team will work closely with you to explore various material choices and designs that balance your financial plan with quality.
Get Started with Confidence
Investing in your property through fencing or construction projects is a significant decision. Our experts are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you understand all factors influencing pricing. Contact us today to start the journey towards enhancing your outdoor spaces.
Mastering Anchoring Techniques for Lasting Fences
Anchoring is a crucial element in the construction of durable fences, especially when considering the diverse landscape of Texas. At Austin Bamboo Inc, we specialize in providing advanced anchoring solutions designed to enhance the stability and lifespan of your fencing projects. This guide delves into various anchoring methods, including the use of stakes, rebar, and buried posts, detailing their advantages and suitability for different terrains and project specifications.
Stakes:
A Fundamental Anchor
Understanding the Basics:
$5 each.
Stakes are one of the most commonly used and inexpensive anchoring methods in temporary fencing projects.
Constructed from sharpened bamboo poles, stakes are driven 6-18" into the ground to provide reliable support against wind and soil movement. They are particularly effective in sandy or loose soil where rock and moisture are minor issues.
Austin Bamboo Inc recommends utilizing driven stakes for short life (3-5 years) projects, or those with protection from weather.
Rebar:
Reinforcing Your Structure
Strength Meets Flexibility:
$10 each
Rebar is another excellent option for fencing stability, offering superior durability. By securing rebar within the ends of your posts, you can significantly enhance resistance to decomposition due to weather and insects, making it a preferred choice in areas with high moisture or standing water.
Our experts at Austin Bamboo Inc can assist you in determining the best rebar anchoring techniques tailored to your specific garden or yard.
Cinder Blocks:
Portable Stability
Weighted Platforms for Changing Situations:
$15 each
Some clients need portable fences or other structures that have enough weight that they won't easily fall over, even in strong wind.
Concrete cinder blocks have been used for over a century for easy or temporary construction projects. Sealing posts into cinder blocks with cement that has been mixed with bamboo fibers makes for a stable weighted platform that can be moved as needed.
Buried Posts with Concrete Footings:
The Ultimate Stability
Deep Roots for Long-lasting Fences:
$30 each
Burying fence posts is a traditional yet highly effective anchoring technique. By ensuring that 12-24" of the post is below ground, you provide a robust foundation that is less affected by soil erosion or frost heave. This method works exceptionally well in rocky or clay-heavy terrains, which can loosen and destabilize shallower posts. Our team at Austin Bamboo Inc can guide you through the process of selecting the right depth and bamboo fiber reinforced concrete settings for your buried posts.
Attaching to an Existing Fence
Make use of what you already have:
No extra charge
If you already have an existing fence that is sturdy enough, we can sandwich, lash, or otherwise attach the bamboo fence to it.
Bamboo Fences and the Art of Joining Techniques
At Austin Bamboo Inc., we understand that the strength and durability of your fence hinge on the methods used to join its components. This section explores popular joining techniques such as lashing and mortising, highlighting their applications and effectiveness. Each method is analyzed to help you choose the best option tailored to your construction needs.
Lashing:
The Versatile Technique
Secure, Flexible Connections:
$5 each
Lashing is a traditional technique that involves using ropes or cords to bind fence posts and rails together. This method offers flexibility and can absorb tension, making it suitable for dynamic environments. It's particularly advantageous in areas prone to movement or shifting soil.
Depending on the angle and application, a shear lash, diagonal lash, or square lash may be more appropriate. This can be billed as time or estimated for the project at $5 each.
Pegged Lashing:
Slip Resistant Stability
Extra Effort for Better Stability
$10 each
Taking the extra time to drill into the poles and inserting a dowel or smaller diameter length of bamboo will keep the smooth poles from slipping out of the lashed joint. These can be completely hidden from the exterior, but for important main joints it's a very good idea to take the extra time.
Again this can be billed as time at our man*hour rate, or they can be estimated at $10 each.
Table Lashing:
Balancing Economy with Stability
Abbreviating for Economy of Scale:
$35/ foot.
When there are hundreds (or thousands) of poles that need to be secured, each joint can tied with a one string version of the square lash and knotted to prevent falling apart.
More time consuming than sandwiching between inner and outer poles, but there's less chance of one slipping out and it's relatively convenient to replace one if necessary.
Mortising: The Strength of Precision
Creating Sturdy Joints:
$25 each
Mortising involves cutting precise notches into the posts and rails, allowing them to interlock firmly. This technique ensures a solid and durable connection, ideal for heavy-duty fencing applications where stability is crucial. If there's a little too much slack, filling the space with a tacky glue or a foaming glue can secure it.
Unfortunately there is a tendency for the straight grained bamboo to crack over time. As such it's a good idea to reinforce these joints with lashing.
Inserted Joints: Mortising Simplified
An Elegant Solution:
$5 each
With a drilled hole just big enough fore a smaller diameter pole, a peg from the side secures it.A little faster and easier than traditional mortising, It could still use some reinforcement against splitting.
Mortising the end with the far wall of the outer pole will increase the resistance to twisting in the socket.
Through-hole Joints:
Taking it to another level
Maintaining Continuity:
$10 each
Drilling through to the other side, allows the inner pole to continue uninterrupted for a satisfying appearance.
Of course the same concerns from mortised & inserted joints apply here as well.
Rotary Joints:
Adding motion
Functionality for latches/knobs:
$25 each
Using a small diameter pole for an axle, and reinforced larger diameter pieces for a rotary shaft and terminal connections, allows for knobs and latches to be made from bamboo, with the proper reinforcement.
Hinge Joints:
For Opening & Closing
Functionality for Doors, Gates, & Shutters:
$55/pair
Similar to rotary joints, ,with a longer chamber above, lubricating the lower chamber, using a smaller diameter shaft that fits the length of the upper chamber, we can make sturdy and functional hinges out of bamboo.
Some reinforcement may be necessary, but these can be used for bamboo doors and gates with a clean look.
Discover Your Fence Material Options
At Austin Bamboo Inc., we prioritize diversity in our offerings, ensuring you can create the perfect fence for your project. From the natural beauty of wood to the durability of bamboo, our materials provide various aesthetic and functional benefits tailored to your specific needs. Let's delve into the different materials available and see how each one can enhance your fencing project.
Wood Posts:
The Classic Anchor
Plain: $10 each
Charred: $20 each
Stained: $30 each
Plain wood posts provide a classic look and are versatile for any fencing project.
Charred wood posts, a product of the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, offer a unique appeal. The charring process not only enhances the wood's durability but also gives it a striking, dark finish that adds a modern touch to any landscape.
Stained wood posts provide protection from the elements while enriching the wood's natural grain. Available in various colors, these posts allow you to customize your fence to complement your home and garden while ensuring durability.
Bamboo Poles by the Square Foot
Plain: $1/Ft2
Burnished: $2/Ft2
Stained: $3/Ft2
The retail price for individual poles is equal to the length (feet) x width (inches), As a discounted wholesale price for big jobs, it's $1 per square foot of fence for untreated poles.
Heat treating, or burnishing them using fire or a heat gun, melts the outer wax and gives them a darker and richer look, as well as polishing and helping to preserve them by removing moisture and breaking down carbohydrates.
A year or more of exposure to rain and sun will break down the wax coat and roughen the texture, allowing paint or stain to be applied as a preservative.
Bamboo by the Bundle
~6" x <10' bundles for:
Plain: $25
Burnished: $50
Stained: $75
Not every project is easy to calculate by square footage, so just buy them by the bundle, and cut as necessary!
Split Bamboo
For that finished look:
Curved Splits:
$0.50-$1.50/ft
Planed Flat splits:
$2.50-$3.50/ft
Split bamboo is a wonderful option for those looking to incorporate natural materials into their fencing projects. Known for its strength and flexibility, split bamboo lends a rustic charm and is ideal for a more organic, eco-friendly fencing solution.
Large curved splits make good cover plates and umbrella plates for fences. It's a bit pricey but they can be overlapped for a privacy fence or for roofing material. These run $0.50/ft for plain, $1/ft for burnished, and $1.50/ft for stained.
Narrower splits that are planed flat can be used for guide or obstruction fences with an elegant look. These run $2.50/ft for plain, $3/ft for burnished, and $3.50 for stained/painted.
Thatch:
Bundles of Branches
Natural and Eco-Friendly
Wholesale:
Small bundle: $3.50
Medium bundle: $11.50
Large bundle: $45
Thatch generally refers to bundles of cogon or pampas grass, but the term can also used for other plant materials with similar shape and application.
Thatch is an insulative material that can be used in privacy fences, walls and even roofing if the roof angle is 45 degrees or steeper. This helps with suppressing sound and obstructing wind without being stuffy or oppressive.
The official standard size for thatch bundles is a large and heavy ~24" x 6'. We offer these large bundles as well as medium (~12" x 3'), and small (~6" x 18") sizes. If you buy them from us in large (10+) quantities, or have us do the installation they are available at our wholesale prices. The Retail Prices are: L: $60, M: $25, S: $10.
Fence/Gate Panel Gallery:
Check these out and look at our Japanese Fence Designs page to get some ideas for your next project.
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