Bamboo

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:46 am

I found this at Ikea. Im using it on the deck. Ive attached it to the railing and floor with brass L brackets. Prior to installing it I sprayed it with acrylic. Im wondering if the acrylic is enough to withstand the elements ? Should I take it down before the first snowfall ? Its not really meant for the outdoors.

I hope Magenta doesnt find it too trailer trashy. It looks nice with the plants and flowers I have around it.

Post by **spot** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:51 am

You'll have trouble next time it blows vigorously round the back.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:52 am

Nomad;665445 wrote: I found this at Ikea. Im using it on the deck. Ive attached it to the railing and floor with brass L brackets. Prior to installing it I sprayed it with acrylic. Im wondering if the acrylic is enough to withstand the elements ? Should I take it down before the first snowfall ? Its not really meant for the outdoors.

I hope Magenta doesnt find it too trailer trashy. It looks nice with the plants and flowers I have around it.

good idea panda's eat bamboo

i'm on the panda diet ........ i eat shoots and leaves :sneaky::wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:53 am

Its solid. I used 8 L brackets. The only problem I can see is wind through the slats.

Im more interested in the elements effects.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:54 am

jimbo;665448 wrote: good idea panda's eat bamboo

i'm on the panda diet ........ i eat shoots and leaves :sneaky::wah:

Please dont eat the furniture Jimbo.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:55 am

Very nice. But do take it down befor winter, so it will last for next year.

minks · Post by **minks** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:12 am

I think it will look good could we get a pic of it once out on your deck with all the plants around it.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 9:16 am

minks;665465 wrote: I think it will look good could we get a pic of it once out on your deck with all the plants around it.

Maybe.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:18 pm

It sounds great. i would take Chonsi's advice and take it in for the winter though. I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:52 am

Bez;665569 wrote: I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!

they've been here since 1985! :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:51 pm

Bez;665569 wrote: It sounds great. i would take Chonsi's advice and take it in for the winter though. I didn't know you had Ikea in the US !!!

Well sure Bezzy. And we have indoor plumbing and motor cars and other really cool stuff. :p

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:16 pm

Nomad;666297 wrote: Well sure Bezzy. And we have indoor plumbing and motor cars and other really cool stuff. :p

HEY!!! us too