Bamboo Tonkin Screens

Unlike standard bamboo rod screens, which can vary in diameter, colour tone, and surface finish, Tonkin screens offer a finer pole with greater uniformity and structural reliability. The rods sit straighter, fix more securely, and maintain alignment over time, making them a more dependable solution for architectural and landscape applications where precision matters.

• Product type: Whole Tonkin bamboo pole rod screen
• Manufacture: Poles bound centrally with 1–2 mm stainless steel wire
• Series: Natural | Organic
• Finish options: Natural Raw, Light Carbonised; custom stains available.
• Weight per Screen: 15.5–25.4 kg
• Durability: Class 1 (EN 350 / CEN/TS 15083-2)
• Fire Rating: Class 3 AS/NZS 5637.1–2015
• Moisture Content: 15–19%
• Emission Rating: E1 ( < 0.124 mg/m³) [EN 717-1]
• Nominal Mass per Unit Area/Density 5kg/9.15m2

• Architectural fencing and boundary treatments
• High-end residential and multi-residential projects
• Hospitality, resort, and wellness environments
• Interior feature walls and ceiling applications
• Landscape screening where alignment and durability are critical
• Projects requiring a longer-lasting, more refined alternative to standard bamboo rod screens

• Allow the product to acclimate 48–72 hours before installation.
• Fix using stainless steel fittings suited for bamboo or timber screening systems.
• Screens can be mounted vertically or horizontally on frames, fences, or structures.
• Leave a small expansion joint for moisture movement.
• Avoid direct ground contact; elevate from soil or standing water.
• Ensure sound support using framing or cabling systems for larger spans.

• Periodically clean with a soft brush or damp cloth; avoid harsh solvents or steel wool.
• For exterior use, apply natural bamboo sealant or oil every 12–18 months depending on exposure.
• Regularly inspect wire tension to maintain screen integrity.
• Re-seal cut edges and ends after trimming.
• Internal installations require only gentle dusting or light polish.

• Store flat in a cool, dry, shaded location prior to installation.
• Avoid moisture contact before use to prevent mould or discolouration.
• Do not install in constant wet or poorly ventilated areas.
• Not suitable for below-ground or submerged applications.
• Variations in grain, tone, and diameter are inherent to the natural material and not defects.