tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77704564384834441172024-02-19T09:39:54.412+07:00Chalet & BambooChalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-50319139544904000362011-08-21T14:12:00.000+07:002011-08-21T14:12:07.302+07:00Renovation of wooden roof at the Centre of Ecole Française d’Extrême Orient (EFEO) of Chiang MaiRecently, July 28, the new library of the Centre de l’Ecole Française d’Extrême Orient (EFEO) of Chiang Mai (Centre of the French School of Far East) was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, attended by the Ambassador of France in Thailand, Gildas Le Lidec, and the director of the EFEO, Franciscus Verellen. Jacques Leider, head of the EFEO Centre in Chiang Mai and Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-64429189822902970622011-06-27T04:42:00.002+07:002011-06-27T04:42:48.302+07:00Bamboo and High-Tech ! Bamboo ComputerEvery little bit counts and if saving the planet is one of your passions then you might wish to consider these Bamboo LCD monitors.
Bamboo is a renewable resource and instead of your computer casings being made in plastic stuff that will last a thousand years (and then some) past its usefulness, at least a tiny part of the monitor will be recyclable and you’ll feel warm and fuzzy Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-65923918983884003622011-06-21T19:09:00.001+07:002011-06-26T19:17:20.761+07:00Restoration, Refinishing and CoatingsRefinishing and coatings for wood and bamboo such as flooring and decking, with non-toxic products selected for their high quality and their eco-friendly feature.
Outdoor Decking - Before / After
Restoration and refinishing of indoor and outdoor wooden furniture.
Restoration - Refinishing Outdoor Furniture
Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-70685193934690369762011-06-20T03:41:00.000+07:002011-06-26T04:00:44.006+07:00Refurbishing of wooden shingles roof in VideoDiscover our latest roof refurbishing in video :In this case old teak wood roofs replaced by Canadian Cedar wood shingles/shackles. Cutting of Cedar Shakes
Application of Felt on Cedar shingles
Application of Cedar shingles
Refurbishing of Cedar Roof - Before / AfterChalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-12709013567683701732011-06-19T03:28:00.001+07:002011-06-26T03:32:01.519+07:00How much cost a wooden roof ?The roof is “prepared” truss and batten by the client or his contractor (Chalet & Bamboo can also offer this service)
1.- Red Cedar from Canada:
Our supplier is in Bangkok: Napawan Co., Ltd
Cost:Shingles price: ex Bangkok: about 1,200 THB / m²Application charges by Chalet & Bamboo : 180 THB / m²Accessories : Special water proofing felt, special nails(staples), edges and ridges etc… Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-30927035731839114972011-06-18T03:08:00.000+07:002011-06-26T03:10:57.464+07:00Installation and Refurbishing of wooden shingles/shackles roof.At Chalet & Bamboo, we do have the know-how and skills to make any wooden installation or refurbishing.For example in this case old teak wood roofs replaced by Canadian Cedar wood shingles/shackles.
Refurbishing Cedar Roof
Only skilled and trained craftsmen are used in the application process, to deliver the highest possible quality ensuring that you get the longest possible service, with Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-84395241408411170372011-06-17T01:56:00.001+07:002011-06-26T02:42:47.788+07:00Chalet & Bamboo provides ranges of services in ThailandAs we do have the know-how and skills, Chalet & Bamboo provides ranges of services in Thailand to top-class hotels, architects, construction companies and any other customers.
Those services include:Wooden refurbishing;
Installation or refurbishing of wooden roof;
Construction and rehabilitation of any structure in bamboo or wood;
Refinishing and coatings for wood and bamboo with non-toxic Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-1172257701301221602011-06-16T23:12:00.002+07:002011-06-26T00:45:50.564+07:00Manufacture of “Opium” Bamboo Mat boardIn the same principle as the flattened bamboo, stems should be split and then be flattened.
Zoom - Opium Bamboo Mat Board
The difference for “Opium” Bamboo Mat, the stem is split very carefully and fully to manufacture thin bamboo strips which are then drilled in their thickness and connected together by an invisible thread.
Traditionally, this mat used by opium smokers, they lay on the ground Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-11334496386766573792011-06-15T23:07:00.003+07:002011-06-26T01:04:50.532+07:00Manufacture of flattened bamboo panels
Flattened Bamboo Board - Wall and Ceiling
To make panels flattened bamboo, the bamboo pole has to be flattened. It is crucial to use freshly cut stems.
The first step is to break all the nodes of the bamboo stalk and along its entire periphery. This is done entirely by hand using a knife or hatchet. Then the interior knots are completely split to facilitate manual opening of the stem. The Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-13207321042373299182011-06-14T23:00:00.001+07:002011-06-25T23:05:54.591+07:00Manufacture of woven bamboo plywoodIn the same way as for the bamboo flooring, the bamboo pole to the manufacture of woven bamboo plywood, is cut lengthwise to desired length, the outer knots are removed and the poles are split or sawn into slats, the internal knots are removed and the slats are then planed.The green outer skin is removed by planing.It is at this stage that the slats will receive preventive treatment against fungiChalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-82813995249607360932011-06-13T22:44:00.000+07:002011-06-25T22:55:56.441+07:00Manufacture of Strand Woven BambooUnlike other bamboo products, if the bamboo is used for making Strand Woven Bamboo, all species and sizes of bamboo can be used since the plant is mature. However, it is important to begin manufacturing within the days following of harvest.
Outdoor Strand Woven Bamboo Decking
The outer knots are removed and the pole is split into slats, the interior knots are removed and the slats are then Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-78688542831604411342011-06-12T01:50:00.001+07:002011-06-25T23:00:02.762+07:00Manufacturing of bamboo flooring:
Horizontal Bamboo Flooring
If the bamboo is to be used to manufacture flooring, the external knots are removed and the pole is split or sawn into slats, the interior knots are then removed and the slats are then planed.The green outer skin is removed by planing.It is at this stage that the slats will receive the preventive treatment against fungi and insects.The slats of bamboo can be kept Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-12072604280510998022011-06-11T01:17:00.001+07:002011-06-25T21:53:13.974+07:00Do you know how we manufacture our Bamboo products?There are different stages of processing bamboo according to the final product that is desired:
The havest of the bamboo culm.
From the plant to the bamboo poles or fence.
Harvesting:All products are made from carefully selected bamboo. The bamboo must be mature to provide the best strength, stability and durability.Therefore, great attention should be paid to the location where bamboo is grown Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-57237983920014528062011-06-10T19:00:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:19:45.194+07:00Other alternatives methods of bamboo's treatmentTreatment in boiling linseed oil / oleo-thermal process:
The culms or slats of bamboo are soaked in linseed oil heated to between 100 and 120 ° C.
The treatment of bamboo by oleo-thermal process is to our knowledge not developed mainly due to the excessive cost of energy to boil the oil in large basins.
Thermo-treatment:
The principle of the process is to heat the bamboo in an autoclave at a Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-49603526103565537682011-06-09T18:53:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:19:23.951+07:00Treatment of bamboo with limewaterWhat is Lime?
Lime has been known for centuries in the sector of buildings. After several decades when it fell into disuse, lime now finds again a new interest particularly in connection with renovation of old buildings.
Lime is a 100% natural since it consists only of stones fired at very high temperatures.
Strictly, it is an oxide of calcium with varying oxide magnesium but the common name of Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-72971561940860357892011-06-08T18:40:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:18:55.883+07:00Chemical Bamboo treatment methodsChemical preservatives are used to protect bamboo products from degradation. These are well established methods providing good protection even in adverse conditions.
Tanalised method - chromated copper arsenate (CCA):
As for wood, bamboo products are often tanalised, impregnated under pressure or by boiling with highly toxic substances such as chromated copper arsenate (CCA) to protect against Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-57587030897494978712011-06-07T18:21:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:18:31.705+07:00Treatment of Bamboo with Boric acid / BoraxThe preservative used is a mixture of boric acid and borax which result in the formation of disodium octaborate, which is easily soluble in water. Boron salts are effective against borers, termites and fungi (except soft rot fungi), and is widely recognized to be environmentally acceptable and safe for the mammals.
These boron salts are dissolved in water. After treatment, the water evaporates Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-34977333480851357792011-06-06T18:00:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:18:00.979+07:00Traditional (or non-chemical) methods of Bamboo TreatmentThese are ancient methods widely used for centuries by villagers and artisans in countries where bamboo grows, and often the skills are passed on from generation to generation.
The most commonly methods used are smoking, white-washing, storage in water.
Smoking:
Bamboo treated by smoking
Smoking is carried out in chambers. Heat and toxic agents produced by smoke destroy the starch in bamboo Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-65053016371015163942011-06-05T01:39:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:17:31.463+07:00Why is it important to treat bamboo?Preservation treatment methods of bamboo are of 2 types: the traditional or non-chemical methods and chemical methods.
Others alternatives methods are rarely used, Chalet & Bamboo has developed a 100% eco-friendly method with lime-water.
The choice of treatment method will depend on the state of bamboo, whether it is green or dry, whether whole cane or split, its future application, Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-36717633211130190502011-06-04T18:35:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:16:03.563+07:00Our ClaimSave the Planet, Use Bamboo
‘To Build our Houses, we do not cut Trees, we cut Grass…’
It was developed on the basis of our economical, ecological and social responsibility. As a company we see ourselves as an integral part of all three areas. We aim to make positive impacts with our products, our people, our behaviour and our operations. It is not just complying with rules and legislationChalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-32515694898329086842011-06-03T17:24:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:15:39.565+07:00Our MissionTo be socially and ecologically responsible while also being economically successful.
This principle of sustainability is the guideline Chalet & Bamboo uses for long-term strategic, as well as day-to-day, decisions and activities.
It is also a fundamental part of our company's commitments.
Serving customers and the environment by delivering sustainable products, while respecting the Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-58311335025745025272011-06-02T17:09:00.000+07:002011-06-25T20:15:13.661+07:00Why Thailand?With our company in Thailand, we can produce smaller quantities and response to your specific demand with assurance that no harmful product is used in treatment, gluing, coating, etc…
Read more. Chalet & Bamboo Co., Ldt.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14156707447394733881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7770456438483444117.post-77934466549746972932011-06-01T16:51:00.002+07:002011-06-26T00:34:58.841+07:00Welcome to Chalet & BambooTo build a house: we don't cut trees, we cut grass...Save the planet, Use Bamboo!
We manufacture of environmentally friendly building materials made from bamboo.
Our Products are suitable for various applications such as interior decoration, siding, architectural projects and we supply worldwide.
Read more...
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