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Elevate Your Outdoor Space with Japanese Bamboo Fences
At AUSTIN BAMBOO INC, we invite you to explore the timeless charm of Japanese bamboo fences. These stunning fencing options not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden but also bring a sense of tranquility and natural beauty to your property. With designs ranging from the traditional Yotsume Gaki to the more modern Misu Gaki, each offers a unique character that can transform your outdoor environment.
Understanding the Art of Japanese Bamboo Fences
Japanese bamboo fences are not merely functional; they are a form of art. Traditionally used in Japanese gardens, these fences are designed with a deep appreciation for nature and harmony. The Yotsume Gaki style, characterized by its square openings, creates a lattice work that allows glimpses of the beautiful landscapes beyond, while the Misu Gaki features a more solid structure that provides privacy without sacrificing beauty. Each style tells a story while serving its purpose as a boundary.
Choosing the Right Bamboo Fence for Your Garden
When selecting a bamboo fence for your garden, consider the overall aesthetic you wish to achieve. The versatility of bamboo allows for various applications, whether you are looking to create a serene meditation space or simply define your garden boundaries. Understanding the history and purpose of different styles can help you choose a design that complements your property. Our expert team is ready to assist you in making an informed decision that aligns with your vision.
The Historical Significance of Bamboo Fences
Bamboo fences have a rich history in Japanese culture, often symbolizing simplicity and connection to nature. They were traditionally used to enclose gardens and temples, reflecting the Zen principles of tranquility and balance. This historical significance continues to resonate today, making bamboo fences a meaningful addition to your outdoor space. By incorporating these designs, you not only enhance your landscape but also honor a cultural practice that celebrates nature's beauty.
Transform Your Landscape with Expert Guidance
At AUSTIN BAMBOO INC, we specialize in bringing traditional and modern bamboo fencing to your landscape. Our experienced contractors are equipped to guide you through the selection process, ensuring that you choose a style that best fits your needs. Whether you are looking to build a serene garden sanctuary or simply enhance the functionality of your outdoor area, we are committed to delivering quality craftsmanship and professional service.
Explore Our Japanese Fence Designs Gallery
View a curated collection of stunning Japanese fence designs. Each image showcases unique styles, materials, and techniques, perfect for inspiring your own garden project. Discover the beauty and functionality of Japanese bamboo fences and how they can integrate with natural landscaping.
Yotsume Gaki 四つ目垣
Four eyed/Square division fence
With charred support poles as options to reinforce the ends and midpoints for longer fences, these squared division bamboo fences use relatively few bamboo poles and don't take that much labor to assemble. This makes them one the least expensive option for sculpting your landscape and discouraging animals that are larger than the openings.
Kinkakuji Gaki 金閣寺垣
Fence style popularized by the Kinkaku (gold support) temple
Similar to the Yotsu-me fence in it's straight and open look, the Kinkaku-ji fence has splits from thicker bamboo poles mounted to the charred support post as horizontal covers to protect the vertical bamboo poles and give it a more refined look.
Yarai Gaki 遣らい垣/矢来垣
Stockade Fence
The stockade fence has diagonal poles or splits mounted on horizontal supports anchored on vertical posts which traditionally are wood that has been charred to preserve them.
Ryou An Ji Gaki 龍安寺垣
Fence style popularized by the Ryou An (dragon relaxation) temple
Basically a stockade fence made from thin bamboo splits, planed on the back and sides, and paired back to back. Thick curved splits are mounted on charred wood posts as cover pieces for a more welcoming look.
Teppo Gaki
鉄砲垣
Rifle Barrel Fence
A security fence that allows you to observe people approaching or leaving.
Horizontal stringers with vertical sections attached to alternating sides with table lashing. Switching sides leaves gaps where you can observe and aim at intruders, but blocks the view of someone immediately opposite the viewer. Since this is done through table lashing, these are $65/ft for up to three horizontal supports and $35/ft for each additional horizontal support. Posts and anchoring are extra.
Take Ho Gaki 竹穂垣
Bamboo Branch Fence
Mounted on charred posts with a charred plank connecting across the bottom to minimize ground contact, and bamboo branches sandwiched by splits, the bamboo branch fence is rather labor intensive, but it does an excellent job of blocking the view and absorbing sound. The normal variety, with 6' branches in the back and 1.5' and 3' branches filling the front, is about $46.99/linear foot for a 6 foot tall fence, plus the costs of posts and concrete and $8/ft for up to 6 rows + top stained cover plates to keep rain out. The simplified version, with 6' branches filling the front and back, tends to be more open towards the top and bottom, but at $29.10 / linear foot, it's a bit cheaper.
Shimizu Gaki 清水垣
Clear Water Fence - named after the region of Japan in which it
developed.
For simplified version, verticals are sandwiched between front and back horizontals mounted to charred/stained posts, or existing structure. Posts and anchoring are extra.
Pricing for up to three horizontals is $1.08/Ft2 for untreated bamboo, double for lightly heat treated bamboo, and triple for stained bamboo. Additional horizontals can be added for $1.08/linear foot.
For traditional secured version, horizontals supported by charred posts are lashed to verticals & covered with splits at least on the front, w/ an umbrella piece at the top to keep rain out.
This adds $65/linear foot for up to 3 horizontals, and $35/foot for each additional horizontal.
Stained or unstained cover-plates can be added to protect the tied connections and keep rain out for $1.50 or $0.50 per foot per cover-plate.
Tokusa Gaki 木賊垣 1
Dutch Reed/Rush Fence
Version 1 - Lashed
Developed in Dutch colonies in Japan, most likely as busywork to keep idle hands out of trouble, these have visible intricate lashing or more subtle but no less intricate pegs (or wide headed/washered screws), these became popular among nobles and aristocrats to show off their wealth.
The lashed versions will run $65/foot for up to 3 horizontal supports, and $35/foot for each additional horizontal. Tight lashes on old bamboo will be the sturdiest option that can take the most abuse.
Tokusa Gaki 木賊垣 2
Dutch Reed/Rush Fence
Version 2 - Pegged/Screwed
The more subtle or elegant look of the pegged/screwed poles appeals to certain customers, despite the reduced durability.
Those with custom fit pegs glued in will run $15/foot with 3 supports. Those with appropriate sized screws (broad heads or bonded washers in predrilled holes to minimize splitting) will run $35/foot for those three supports.
Misu Gaki
御簾垣
Attendants Blind Fence
Intended to resemble the roll up blinds some nobles used to protect their identities from new contractors and prevent assassinations, these sacrifice the convenience of a drawstring for the stability of a more permanent structure.
Pricing is the same as a similar Shimizu Gaki.
Get in Touch with Austin Bamboo Inc.
We invite you to reach out to us at Austin Bamboo Inc. for expert guidance on your fencing and construction needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you discover the beauty and practicality of custom Japanese bamboo fence designs. Whether you're looking for a stylish enhancement to your garden or a robust solution tailored to your landscape requirements, we are here to assist you. Please fill out the form below to schedule a consultation or to request a quote for your next project. We look forward to collaborating with you and bringing your vision to life!
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