DIY Ideas

Installation Information for ceilings

When installing a bamboo ceiling underneath an existing pergola, it is very important to plan the installation properly with careful measurements to avoid mistakes and unnecessary problems. We have found that no two pergolas are the same. Measurements between beams can sometimes differ. There are also hidden complications, which create frustrating problems and can necessitate patch up jobs that will spoil the beautiful final effect.

The bamboo creates an attractive finish to an IBR or Chromadek roof, as it hides the discolouration that builds up over time on top of the roof. It filters the sun, creating a cooler effect, as well as resulting in a natural friendly ambience to an entertainment area.

Choose the type of bamboo you will use carefully to compliment your existing colouring and design schemes of your house. The bamboo mozo is available in the lighter natural yellow colour and a slightly darker 'coffee' stained brown. The bamboo cane with its thinner poles, which are more mottled in colour, can also look very attractive for a more rustic effect. We recommend that you use the mozo 60mm diameter bamboo poles to attach the bamboo rolls to the batons of the pergola. The poles can be easily split with a sharp knife into half or quarter splits. The choice of colour should compliment the existing colour of the beams and batons, as well as the choice of bamboo fencing. Our poles are available in natural, green, brown, and black.

Step 1 Spend time planning your installation with accurate measurements
Step 2 Cut your panels to size using a circular saw
Step 3
Create a saddle with rope and wooden batons to support the roll in the ceiling. This helps you position the bamboo correctly and it is less awkward and less tiring working above your head
Step 4
Knock saddle nails through the bamboo screen into the batons or beams, to position attach the panels into place. We normally run the bamboo perpendicular to the wall of the house and parallel to the corrugation of the IBR or chromadek sheeting
Step 5 Predrill 3mm pilot holes into the ½ or ¼ split mozo poles to prevent splitting
Step 6
Using self tapping wood skrews with large heads attach the mozo poles to the batons over the bamboo screen. Do not skrew in too tightly to prevent splitting the poles. The mozo poles can also be used to hide any ugly cables running in the roof as they are
hollow
Step 7 Enjoy your new ceiling

 

Installation Information for walls

Ugly boundary walls can be transformed into natural attractive calming backdrops with the range of fencing available at Brightfields. Natural screens can be easily installed to hide ugly pool pumps, washing lines, dustbins and dead corners. Screening can create private areas and attractive backdrops to water features or plants.

Step 1 Choose a fence from the range that will enhance your property
Step 2 Measure the area that needs to be covered and select the fence that is the correct size. The range is available in two heights ie. 2m and 1,5m. The lengths differ from product to product and come in two sizes 2m and 3m.
Step 3
We suggest that you first paint your wall so that the show through is attractive and not the dead grey of the vibracrete.
Step 4
Cut the CCA treated wooden batons to fit between the upright posts of the wall. Two batons per panel should suffice.
Step 5 Using 8mm anchors attach the metal strapping to the posts and then to the batons, using serated nails.You will need a masonry drill to drill into the posts
Step 6
Attach the fencing to the wooden batons with saddle nails
Step 7 Cover the wooden batons with ¼ or ½ split bamboo mozo poles. This trim finishes off the fence and can create an attractive contrast to the fence. Remember to predrill the 3mm holes into the mozo poles first before attaching the poles to the batons with self tapping
skrews with large heads. This prevents the splitting of the poles.

Different effects can be created by mixing and matching the variety of fencing available. Be adventurous: play with the texture, colour and trim. When installing a free standing fence, we recommend that you first sink CCA treated poles as your uprights. Then, attach CCA treated wooden batons, and follow the same procedure.
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