Once harvested, bamboo must be treated by either Salt Water bath, injecting the stalks with borax/boric acid solution, or heat preservation. After it is treated, the bamboo must be left to properly dry and cure. If these steps are taken, bamboo can last just as long as any conventional stick frame home.

How do you preserve and treat bamboos?

Boric Acid Borax. Curing bamboo with borax and boric acid is the most popular bamboo preservation method (for indoor use) around the world because it is effective and more environmentally friendly than other wood preservatives.

Why bamboo is treated?

For construction use, mature bamboo between 3–5 years old is selected. It shrinks less when dry and its starch and sugar contents are low so there is less chance of insect infestation.