List down the processes and treatments done on some materials like bamboo
before making them into articles. Write your answer on the space provided.
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Explanation:
Bamboo is a very hardy plant with natural pest and disease resistance. Also, Bamboo contains a large amount of starch and some sugar in it which attracts fungi, mold, termites and powder-post beetles etc. So it needs to be treated in order to increase its longevity and to protect the bamboos from insects before it is used for manufacturing furniture, handicrafts etc.
An untreated bamboo is considered durable for 2 years if stored and preserved from moisture and insects it may last 4-6 years. Though actual longevity may vary depending on the species, thickness, length etc, if treated properly a bamboo or its furniture may last up to many decades.
What is Treatment:
Bamboo treatment is a process in which the starch, sugar, and moisture contents of bamboo are administered/removed thus making it resistant to termite, fungus & bugs.
There are various methods in which bamboo has been treated for years now, Traditional methods which include torching, smoking, curing, whitewashing and more modern methods which treat bamboo using various chemicals.