1. How long will these bamboo houses last?
A bamboo house will last as long or longer than any conventional wood framed building.
In Japan, bamboo structures have a history of lasting 200 years.
2. How durable and resistant are the houses to hurricanes and earthquakes?
Our bamboo homes are designed by licensed architects and engineered by licensed structural engineers to
meet any local building code requirements for each specific building site. Our designs use the strength of the bamboo and its connections to fulfill all building code requirements in earthquake and hurricane zones.
3. What kind of maintenance is required on the houses?
Exterior exposed bamboo requires the same maintenance as any natural wood siding. The siding can be
painted, stained or oiled. The house exterior can also be covered with any siding material used in
wood frame construction such as stucco.
4. Are the houses susceptible to insects or mold?
Bamboo poles, trim and materials are backed by our warranty. Poles are pressure treated
in boric acid for insect treatment, sanded and cut, and treated with Shellguard for mold and insect resistance, including powder post beetle and termites. Poles are coated with Aegis, an antimicrobial agent, to eliminate
mold growth and 2 coats of Son Viet, UV resistant durable finish.
5. Are bamboo finishes and treatments safe and environmentally friendly?
Our manufacturer has conducted and documented extensive research over the past decade on the most effective and environmental friendly bamboo treatments and finishes to inhibit mold, fungi, termites, beetles, sun, rain and weathering, so our homes remain healthy, strong and beautiful for years to come.
6. How are the houses sealed from insects and wind?
Our houses are completely sealed from insect and wind infiltration. Special attention is given at the factory
to seal all joints between panels with rubber seals. After buildings are erected, secondary seals and finish
details provide extra protection.
7. Is there any kind of warranty on the house?
Yes, All bamboo poles,trim, and materials in the houses are backed by our manufacturer’s company warranty.
Our homes have the same life span as a wood frame structure that is properly maintained.
8. Is Structural Bamboo produced in compliance with building codes?
Yes. ICC Evaluation Service Report ESR-1636 (Nov. 2004) states that Structural Bamboo Poles produced by Bamboo Technologies comply with the 2003 International Building Code (IBC), 2003 International Residential
Code (IRC) and 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC).
9. Can these houses be permitted as dwellings in the USA and other countries?
Time required to get permits may vary. Our species of Vietnamese structural bamboo is listed in international building codes; as a result our bamboo houses will be permitted as dwellings in the USA and other countries.
10. Can I get home mortgage and homeowners insurance on these houses?
Yes. Mortgage companies are available to finance these homes. Contact us for more information.
You can get homeowners and fire insurance on a building structure that meets your local building codes.
11. How long is it from the time you order the building to when you receive it?
Once we receive the deposit, our manufacturer can begin building the house at the factory. Timeline for construction depends on the number of orders, season of the year and supply of bamboo poles. After
the house is built, it is disassembled, put in a container and shipped by boat. Shipping takes between 4-6 weeks. Typically, your house should ship in about 6 months after you place the order.
12. I am interested in satisfying LEED accreditation, can BIH support my project?
We can assist you with your LEED project. Our manufacturer, Bamboo Technologies are members of the
Green Building Council and have a LEED Accredited Professional on their staff to guide you through the LEED process. Our bamboo qualifies as a rapidly renewable resource under the LEED program.
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