Why is bamboo used as scaffolding in China and Hong Kong?
Other than it being cheaper and more eco friendly than steel scaffolding, why is bamboo used to make scaffolding in hong kong and china?
Other than the things you have already mentioned, I believe the fact that bamboo is a very light material and therefore easy to transport upon the tradesman’s bicycle would be another valid point.
I’ll wager the fact your average Chinese person only weighs 20lbs may very well be the most relevant consideration. And finally, it would not surprise me if our commie friends are a tad relaxed when it comes to safety regulations so given the choice of getting crowned with a steel pipe or an over-sized flute, I believe the latter is preferable.
Hong Kong’s bamboo scaffolding
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Hong Kong, China from Prints Prints Prints $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Hong Kong, China. Bamboo scaffolding used in building and construction in Hong Kong, China. Chosen by Prints Prints Prints. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Hong Kong, China from Prints Prints Prints $24.99 Photo Puzzle, Hong Kong, China. Bamboo scaffolding on a Chinese building and construction site in Hong Kong, China. Chosen by Prints Prints Prints. 10×14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed in black cardboard box of dimensions 5 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 1 1/5. Puzzle image 5×7 affixed to box top. Puzzle pieces printed on RA4 paper at 300 dpi. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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