I bought the wide plank natural Bamboo from Jason with Cali Bamboo after much searching on line. I deceided on Cali Bamboo and bought over 800 sq ft for more than $6.00 a sq ft.
Jason was the salesman and was very nice until after the sale. I did everything the manufacture said and more. After 8 months the Bamboo started cupping very bad. I called Jason and he said I did not have an adequate moister barrier. I double checked and I have two moister barriers plus I had so other Bamboo laid bought at Home depot that is still in great shape and was less than $2.00 a sq ft.
Jason offered a small discount but Cali bamboo was installed correctly so why think it would not do it again. Every piece of Cali Bamboo is cupped. I had several experts look at it and each said it was too thin. It was nailed down and I have all wood flooring throughout my home with Cali being the only one with any problems. My other flooring is nailed, glued and floating with no problems. I will replace it but not with Cali Bamboo. not what I paid for.
I purchased bamboo fencing products fron Calibamboo because I was told ans it stated on their website that this product would last 20 years in any environment. I received my product in July of 2010. At first the fence was beautiful and I couldn't have been happier with the out come. Then came winter, and after the first winter I noticed cracking on some of the ""Lumboo"" boards. Then is started on the posts and by the next winter one section had fallen down. So I reinforced all of the posts with metal straps that clamp ppies hoping to save the rest of the fence.
I went back onto the website and noticed that the 5 year guarantee for the sealant was changed to three so I purchased additional sealant and sealed the fence again. This did not work either. Now less that four years later the whole thing is falling down or has Already fallen down.
The Lumboo post that were supposed to be strong and better than pressure treated wood have totally disintegrated into the the pieces that were pressed together.I was lead to believe this product was not only environmentally friendly but was better than traditional lumber. This is not the case.
I have seen picutres of the others that purchased this product and mine are exactly the same. I also believe that the company knows this and it is why it was taken off the market.
We the consumer should not be liable for repairs or replacement costs associated due to the inferior quality of this product. Repair costs are running between 7800 - 8200 . Replacement costs are running between 8500 - 9500. This is not chump change we are talking expenses of 18k to 20k in less than 5 years for fencing that was supposed to last for 20 years .
If you have experienced the same issue please contact me and together we will be heard.
Cali Bamboo Reviews
Cali Bamboo not nice after sale
I bought the wide plank natural Bamboo from Jason with Cali Bamboo after much searching on line. I deceided on Cali Bamboo and bought over 800 sq ft for more than $6.00 a sq ft.
Jason was the salesman and was very nice until after the sale. I did everything the manufacture said and more. After 8 months the Bamboo started cupping very bad. I called Jason and he said I did not have an adequate moister barrier. I double checked and I have two moister barriers plus I had so other Bamboo laid bought at Home depot that is still in great shape and was less than $2.00 a sq ft.
Jason offered a small discount but Cali bamboo was installed correctly so why think it would not do it again. Every piece of Cali Bamboo is cupped. I had several experts look at it and each said it was too thin. It was nailed down and I have all wood flooring throughout my home with Cali being the only one with any problems. My other flooring is nailed, glued and floating with no problems. I will replace it but not with Cali Bamboo. not what I paid for.
I purchased bamboo fencing products fron Calibamboo because I was told ans it stated on their website that this product would last 20 years in any environment. I received my product in July of 2010. At first the fence was beautiful and I couldn't have been happier with the out come. Then came winter, and after the first winter I noticed cracking on some of the ""Lumboo"" boards. Then is started on the posts and by the next winter one section had fallen down. So I reinforced all of the posts with metal straps that clamp ppies hoping to save the rest of the fence.
I went back onto the website and noticed that the 5 year guarantee for the sealant was changed to three so I purchased additional sealant and sealed the fence again. This did not work either. Now less that four years later the whole thing is falling down or has Already fallen down.
The Lumboo post that were supposed to be strong and better than pressure treated wood have totally disintegrated into the the pieces that were pressed together.I was lead to believe this product was not only environmentally friendly but was better than traditional lumber. This is not the case.
I have seen picutres of the others that purchased this product and mine are exactly the same. I also believe that the company knows this and it is why it was taken off the market.
We the consumer should not be liable for repairs or replacement costs associated due to the inferior quality of this product. Repair costs are running between 7800 - 8200 . Replacement costs are running between 8500 - 9500. This is not chump change we are talking expenses of 18k to 20k in less than 5 years for fencing that was supposed to last for 20 years .
If you have experienced the same issue please contact me and together we will be heard.
thank you,
Jennifer mxxxxxxx
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