Making Bamboo Roof

Dec 12 2016 bamboo roofing.

Making bamboo roof.

2 over that net is the first layer of interlocking split bamboo stems shingles. Here s what to do. I will be using the bamboo for a pergola roof and wanted to know best way of splitting the bamboo to make the roof. I have 10 bamboo huts in my property.

Traditional bamboo truss connection. 4 a layer of split bamboo is installed on that outer. Also knock out the nodes for water drainage. A bamboo truss is a frame made of bamboo poles.

Build your roof frame with bamboo poles. With 2 days cutting the bamboo almost 3 days building this shelter. A big machete or pole shave will split the bamboo nicely. Designs techniques and materials bamboo truss design for roofing.

In the past bamboo truss was made by putting the bamboo poles together and. The under structure consisting of a woven bamboo net. Start the split on the fat end after cutting to length. For a rectangular roof the simplest choice may be an a frame roof as this.

You can also use the tape to create thicker or wider stripes of your favorite colors. Apply a thin coat of paint all over the bamboo and let dry overnight. I made this shelter previous primitive tools video is necessarily used. Poles connected to each other in a.

Add horizontal support beams. Make sure the final installation has enough slope for total drainage. 3 then comes a second layer of structural bamboo on which the outer roof is fixed. To create some natural and colorful bamboo decor place bamboo poles on old sheets tarps or newspaper outside.

6 layers of bamboo 1. Start at the top of your roof frame and add bamboo rafters horizontally.