I want to grow bamboo in one of these, and I was wondering if I need to reinforce the boards to keep them from cracking?
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The raised garden has at least two screws on each corner which gives it a lot of support. Hope this helps.
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Don't waste your money being this. Go to loses and build one yourself. The grooves are not the same between sets, the top pieces for each post are poor quality and very susceptible to cracking.
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I would think so, it's made of bamboo, but I haven't gotten it wet, so not positive. Maybe best if protected from direct moisture.
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Mine is still new so I wouldn't expect chips, but do be wary about what you put on them. Make sure you oil/treat it before you use it, as it makes the boards so much easier to work with. If you don't, your meats might stick to the board, which is a pain. Also be mindful of how rough you cut. I've always used a glass cutting board so I'm very forceful with my cutting action. Doing this on the bamboo leaves it scarred with cuts and nicks. Just be mindful of the material and you shouldn't have any issues. They really are lovely and the sizes are fantastic!
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Nope. But I have worked with wood. Everything depends on what wood, what thickness, and what length. You could test it by perching your proposed length of wood onto two cinder blocks and then standing in the middle. If you feel flexing, don't do it for real. You could reinforce by placing 2x4 boards on first and then putting a length of board on top of that. Here's a calculator page, too: https://courses.cit.cornell.edu/arch264/calculators/example8.1/
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why not? it is a hard wood. they have bamboo cutting boards. unless there is specific instuctions from the manufacturer stating otherwise.
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I suggest avoiding stones of any size in the spreader. Pea gravel might fall through, but the goal is to only place soft organic matter in the spreader.
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I wouldn't think you would want to do that. They are made with little plastic nipples on the bottom side, sort of like Lego toys. These support the bamboo top and allow water to flow through under the bamboo. If you were to put these on raw ground, the dirt would clog up the water flow and probably promote rot in the bamboo. I think they are more designed to set on top of a hard surface like a wood deck, concrete, etc..
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No, if you get a chance to see these tiles you'll see that the bottom side is raised up with a bunch of little cylinders (like lego toys) about 3/16 of an inch high. This keeps the bamboo boards off the underlying surface so that water can flow underneath. The squares just snap together, and if you wanted to, you could easily unsnap them and store the tiles for the winter (or using them on another project). I've got them installed on a balcony deck and they have worked great. If you ever see them you will know that they are not made to glue down.
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The grain of the Bamboo runs the lengths of the board. It is a good board we use it in our camper all the time.
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Bamboo. Not sure about the plys, but it isn't a very "stiff" board. It has a bit of flexibility, if that's what you're looking for :)
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I would. We have sand and foam padding under ours and still have problems with roots, rocks, and clay. Does not prevent anything from growing thru it.
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I did not have that issue. You may need to use anchors or fasten it to a stud.
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In my opinion, the Rockboard 60 needs a frame for structural support. It is not rigid enough to just wrap with fabric.
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I'm sure it will if it's planted in the ground. I planted mine in pots an of course the roots froze this winter, my mistake. Bamboo is typically very resilient so I'm sure it would do fine once established in the ground.
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I pre-drilled holes inside near the corners of the posts. This will put the screws into the boards and secure them. I hope this helps.
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yes, you need to place a tray on the table or glasses can fall over. The bamboo is very uneven.
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probably much better than to build a long one. We had to stabilize it. using additional lumber