Introduction To The Course

Familiarize yourself with The Bamboo U Online Platform and Community group.

Module 1. Why Treat Your Bamboo

This module explains why and how bamboo deteriorates - biotic (eg. fungi, insects) and abiotic factors (moisture, cracks, weathering) and what happens if bamboo goes untreated.

Module 2. Methods For Treating Your Bamboo

This module dives into boron-based treatment solutions and how to reuse and dispose of the solution. You will learn both small- and medium to large-scale treatment methods and the tools required for each, including VSD, Cold Immersion, Hot Immersion, Boucher, and Modified Boucher. In this module, we will also cover traditional techniques for treating bamboo and the pros and cons for each.

Module 3. Post Preservation of Bamboo

You’ll learn how to preserve and maintain your bamboo after you treat it. This will include instructions on cleaning and drying poles, storage, testing the bamboo for treatment, testing the solution for reuse, and indicators of poorly treated bamboo.

Module 4. Setting Up Your Own Treatment Facility

This module sets you up with what you need to know to set up your own small or medium-scale treatment facility including a sample layout and equipment list you will need for your facility.