Post #597795 by MontiTiki on Fri, Jul 15, 2011 8:16 PM

The bamboo was used to make a frame that I hung canvas on to provide sun protection over the far corner of the deck for my dad when he visits, but it doesn't last at all. I left the frame in place and the rain and weather caused it to develop a black rust or mold and I ended up throwing all out. Fortunately there is more growing around here so I can use bamboo for trim on shelving and maybe the opening in the pool house wall.