Comments on: PHENOMENAL PLYBOO http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 22 May 2013 05:21:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Francis Osorio http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-375255 Francis Osorio Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:14:36 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-375255 20 Feb. 2012 I have a woodworking operation in northern Mindanao Philippines. Presently, I am starting to use bamboo to make floors, doors, wall panels,etc. I find your comments very interesting. I am now experimenting on various production concepts to handle bamboo as a raw material. My main objective is to keep the selling prices competitive and affordable.I will keep you informed on developments. 20 Feb. 2012
I have a woodworking operation in northern Mindanao Philippines. Presently, I am starting to use bamboo to make floors, doors, wall panels,etc. I find your comments very interesting. I am now experimenting on various production concepts to handle bamboo as a raw material. My main objective is to keep the selling prices competitive and affordable.I will keep you informed on developments.

]]> By: cytechresources http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-349564 cytechresources Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:27:39 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-349564 Our bamboo is much cheaper than what you think, kindly compare the raw material prices with us since we are the manufacturer of bamboo blocks Our bamboo is much cheaper than what you think, kindly compare the raw material prices with us since we are the manufacturer of bamboo blocks

]]> By: lika hamdi http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-340754 lika hamdi Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:48:02 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-340754 i bought neopolitan sheet 4x 6 $240 for counter top and it is worth it. it cam to about $20.00 per sqf it is more interesting and texture is more fun than just veneer plywood once you seal it and varnish. it becomes the focal point of my kitchen, and conversation is always over it. love it. i bought neopolitan sheet 4x 6 $240 for counter top and it is worth it. it cam to about $20.00 per sqf
it is more interesting and texture is more fun than just veneer plywood once you seal it and varnish.
it becomes the focal point of my kitchen, and conversation is always over it.
love it.

]]> By: Robert Cox http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-289715 Robert Cox Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:30:30 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-289715 I would say that Plyboo is hip, but not a fad. I do agree that the prices will go down, but with all product life cycles, it is the early adopters that pay for the future users lower prices. As far as manufacturing goes, Plyboo has received a great reputation as an outstanding product. I would say that Plyboo is hip, but not a fad. I do agree that the prices will go down, but with all product life cycles, it is the early adopters that pay for the future users lower prices.

As far as manufacturing goes, Plyboo has received a great reputation as an outstanding product.

]]> By: dandrums http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-286983 dandrums Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:15:03 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-286983 Let's be real here people. Bamboo has been around forever and grows faster than dandelions in July. Only recently has ther been a huge push in making this a hip and "fad" product. Being a cabinetmaker and having used all sorts of materials I can assure you that greed and greed alone are behind the pricing of this material. It's probably cheaper cheaper than rice and made by the same people. Two decades ago, everyone wanted an "oak kitchen" followed by "mahogany". We depleted the northeast of old growth oak and then shut down the rain forest all along the way. Now, it's some of the cheapest materials you can buy. Given time, bamboo plywood will be cheap as anything else. If you like it and plan to stay where you are, buy it and love it. And to the person who says it's labor intensive to manufacture, bullshit! It's probably made with cheap immigrant labor. Let’s be real here people. Bamboo has been around forever and grows faster than dandelions in July. Only recently has ther been a huge push in making this a hip and “fad” product. Being a cabinetmaker and having used all sorts of materials I can assure you that greed and greed alone are behind the pricing of this material. It’s probably cheaper cheaper than rice and made by the same people. Two decades ago, everyone wanted an “oak kitchen” followed by “mahogany”. We depleted the northeast of old growth oak and then shut down the rain forest all along the way. Now, it’s some of the cheapest materials you can buy. Given time, bamboo plywood will be cheap as anything else. If you like it and plan to stay where you are, buy it and love it. And to the person who says it’s labor intensive to manufacture, bullshit! It’s probably made with cheap immigrant labor.

]]> By: josav http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-279487 josav Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:53:59 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-279487 I was so excited to use the new green product, Plyboo. Till I saw the cost. We were going to use it to build bamboo sill plates for our windows. However it turned out to be cheaper to buy bamboo flooring, cut and router the pieces to fit. It was a bit more labor intensive but we achieved a similar look. Not to mention expensive shipping cost to the east coast. Seems all bamboo suppliers are west coast. shipping was anywhere from $150-200 additional to the cost. Theres gotta be a better way! Joe I was so excited to use the new green product, Plyboo. Till I saw the cost. We were going to use it to build bamboo sill plates for our windows. However it turned out to be cheaper to buy bamboo flooring, cut and router the pieces to fit. It was a bit more labor intensive but we achieved a similar look. Not to mention expensive shipping cost to the east coast. Seems all bamboo suppliers are west coast. shipping was anywhere from $150-200 additional to the cost. Theres gotta be a better way!
Joe

]]> By: Lumboo: Dimensional Lumber Made from Bamboo | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-238694 Lumboo: Dimensional Lumber Made from Bamboo | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:05:41 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-238694 [...] whose production has less of an environmental impact than the production of other wood products. Bamboo flooring is well-trod territory now, and bamboo panels are becoming increasingly prevalent, as well. Now, [...] [...] whose production has less of an environmental impact than the production of other wood products. Bamboo flooring is well-trod territory now, and bamboo panels are becoming increasingly prevalent, as well. Now, [...]

]]> By: Marmol Radziner Announces their Locomo Line | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-236834 Marmol Radziner Announces their Locomo Line | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:13:22 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-236834 [...] options for interior finishings include bamboo flooring in the living and bedroom areas along with Marmoleum flooring in the bathrooms. Low-E [...] [...] options for interior finishings include bamboo flooring in the living and bedroom areas along with Marmoleum flooring in the bathrooms. Low-E [...]

]]> By: Gee Wizz http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-200732 Gee Wizz Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:19:20 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-200732 Yeah, Plyboo is expensive. I was quoted $244.40 per 4' X 6' sheet of Neopolitan....Yikes. Something to remember for all you out there, although bamboo is now being marketed as the new earth friendly product, many of the common woods available are grown as crops from managed forest. The same way veggies are grown. Where we all start getting into trouble is when we tap into more exotic woods. Like the ones in the rain forest that are a major contributor to the balance of the earth. But I agree Plyboo looks nice and you can create a lot of nice looking things with it.......if you can afford it. Yeah, Plyboo is expensive. I was quoted $244.40 per 4′ X 6′ sheet of Neopolitan….Yikes. Something to remember for all you out there, although bamboo is now being marketed as the new earth friendly product, many of the common woods available are grown as crops from managed forest. The same way veggies are grown. Where we all start getting into trouble is when we tap into more exotic woods. Like the ones in the rain forest that are a major contributor to the balance of the earth. But I agree Plyboo looks nice and you can create a lot of nice looking things with it…….if you can afford it.

]]> By: akubotey http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-173577 akubotey Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:24:37 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-173577 great plyboo. can i know about processing the this plyboo?? great plyboo. can i know about processing the this plyboo??

]]> By: treehuggie http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-162648 treehuggie Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:33:24 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-162648 As DIY'ers who have been living for nearly two years without flooring because we are renovating a nearly demo'd building without incurring debt (while I attend school no less) the prices for the product, though the quality may be superb, are absolutely out of range. We do splurge for the good of the earth when the costs are justified but this leaves us going back to the good ole standby, linoleum tiles. If it was good enough for grandma, it's good enough for us. As DIY’ers who have been living for nearly two years without flooring because we are renovating a nearly demo’d building without incurring debt (while I attend school no less) the prices for the product, though the quality may be superb, are absolutely out of range. We do splurge for the good of the earth when the costs are justified but this leaves us going back to the good ole standby, linoleum tiles. If it was good enough for grandma, it’s good enough for us.

]]> By: Michelle http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-84572 Michelle Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:55:34 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-84572 Well, I have been thinking of making my own countertops, and ran across a deal that I couldn't refuse. I was planning on doing poured concrete, but ran across the plyboo 4'x8' 3/4" very, very, very cheap. And it isn't anywhere near $210. It is marked down because it is not selling very well. I will let y'all know where it is once I secure me some for my project. :) Well, I have been thinking of making my own countertops, and ran across a deal that I couldn’t refuse. I was planning on doing poured concrete, but ran across the plyboo 4′x8′ 3/4″ very, very, very cheap. And it isn’t anywhere near $210. It is marked down because it is not selling very well. I will let y’all know where it is once I secure me some for my project. :)

]]> By: Ivan DeWolf http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-11068 Ivan DeWolf Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:30:22 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-11068 obviously, plyboo is currently more expensive than it might eventually be, costs generally go down not up on products. How low might it eventually get? Will it ever get down to the point where it'll be able to compete with traditional plywood? in the meantime, I just saw a kitchen counter made with plyboo, and it was worth the cost. I think I might pick up a sheet and make some display shelves. obviously, plyboo is currently more expensive than it might eventually be, costs generally go down not up on products. How low might it eventually get? Will it ever get down to the point where it’ll be able to compete with traditional plywood?

in the meantime, I just saw a kitchen counter made with plyboo, and it was worth the cost. I think I might pick up a sheet and make some display shelves.

]]> By: Ramuj http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Ramuj Mon, 24 Jul 2006 08:01:15 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-3692 wheewww..... i guess that (plyboo) is really expensive.... I am a student from the Philippines and it's our new product for our feasibility study... I thougt that the price of this thing will differ in the raw materials that will be used and not with what is needed in the procedure like labor or machines used.... Will, as far as I know, bamboo is very abundant in the Philippines and i thought that it will help by making the Plyboo as a substitue to a common plywood..... Gosh!!! I stand corrected... Thanks...... wheewww….. i guess that (plyboo) is really expensive…. I am a student from the Philippines and it’s our new product for our feasibility study… I thougt that the price of this thing will differ in the raw materials that will be used and not with what is needed in the procedure like labor or machines used…. Will, as far as I know, bamboo is very abundant in the Philippines and i thought that it will help by making the Plyboo as a substitue to a common plywood….. Gosh!!! I stand corrected… Thanks……

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » ADAPT DESIGN’S SPRING CHAIR http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-2046 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » ADAPT DESIGN’S SPRING CHAIR Tue, 20 Jun 2006 04:02:57 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-2046 [...] These sleek and sexy chairs are about as sustainable as you can get without sitting in the dirt. According to designer Anthony Marschak, the single curving piece of Plyboo minimizes the weight of the piece and minimizes waste of the materials. A good thing for the manufacturer given the expense of Plyboo. [...] [...] These sleek and sexy chairs are about as sustainable as you can get without sitting in the dirt. According to designer Anthony Marschak, the single curving piece of Plyboo minimizes the weight of the piece and minimizes waste of the materials. A good thing for the manufacturer given the expense of Plyboo. [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » DESIGN A HOUSE OF BAMBOO! http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-1934 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » DESIGN A HOUSE OF BAMBOO! Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:52:40 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-1934 [...] The wonder material of bamboo continues to amaze us with its potential. From plywood, to salad bowls, to the ethereal structures of Kengo Kuma, this sustainable, structural grass seems to have endless possibilities. Now, Bamboo Living is sponsoring an international competition to design buildings out of bamboo. The competition is open to all students, architects, and designers, with the goal of raising awareness of the ecological benefits of using bamboo as both a material and a technology. [...] [...] The wonder material of bamboo continues to amaze us with its potential. From plywood, to salad bowls, to the ethereal structures of Kengo Kuma, this sustainable, structural grass seems to have endless possibilities. Now, Bamboo Living is sponsoring an international competition to design buildings out of bamboo. The competition is open to all students, architects, and designers, with the goal of raising awareness of the ecological benefits of using bamboo as both a material and a technology. [...]

]]> By: Jill Fehrenbacher http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Jill Fehrenbacher Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:17:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-84 Thanks Michael- Point taken. I clearly didn't research the cost of this product enough before I posted this, and I'm sorry you felt mislead. I've updated the post to reflect what I've learned from this debate, ie Plyboo is crazy expensive! Next time I'll do better research! Thanks Michael-

Point taken. I clearly didn’t research the cost of this product enough before I posted this, and I’m sorry you felt mislead. I’ve updated the post to reflect what I’ve learned from this debate, ie Plyboo is crazy expensive! Next time I’ll do better research!

]]> By: michael http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-83 michael Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:24:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-83 Hey Jill, It appears that most of the comments are generated by the fact that your readers, after getting really excited about this product found out that this stuff is through the roof expensive. I invested my time and excitement reading about plyboo because in your opening comments you told me it was "inexpensive". I certainly felt cheated. Instead of reacting to Kyle's comments after the fact, why don't you get proactive and just edit the copy so that those of us who aren't interested in $200 a sheet plywood don't waste our time. Michael Hey Jill,
It appears that most of the comments are generated by the fact that your readers, after getting really excited about this product found out that this stuff is through the roof expensive. I invested my time and excitement reading about plyboo because in your opening comments you told me it was “inexpensive”. I certainly felt cheated.
Instead of reacting to Kyle’s comments after the fact, why don’t you get proactive and just edit the copy so that those of us who aren’t interested in $200 a sheet plywood don’t waste our time.
Michael

]]> By: Brian http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Brian Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-82 You seem to be comparing apples and oranges. In addition to the cost of manufacturing, Bamboo plywood is a "lumber core" product. This means that it is all bamboo. If you were to price a similar product made from hardwood, you would soon find the price to be more in line. The majority of plywoods have only a thin veneer of the hardwood on the out side and less expensive woods or MDF in the interior. The fact is that you can get bamboo veneers over MDF for a fraction of the cost, if this satisfies your needs. I wish Porche sold their cars for the price of a Volkswagon, but they can't. You seem to be comparing apples and oranges. In addition to the cost of manufacturing, Bamboo plywood is a “lumber core” product. This means that it is all bamboo. If you were to price a similar product made from hardwood, you would soon find the price to be more in line. The majority of plywoods have only a thin veneer of the hardwood on the out side and less expensive woods or MDF in the interior. The fact is that you can get bamboo veneers over MDF for a fraction of the cost, if this satisfies your needs. I wish Porche sold their cars for the price of a Volkswagon, but they can’t.

]]> By: Paul http://inhabitat.com/phenomenal-plyboo/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Paul Fri, 09 Dec 2005 03:39:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=72#comment-81 This sounds like a good product. But, it has priced itself out of the market. Sorry, but I can't afford this product. This sounds like a good product. But, it has priced itself out of the market. Sorry, but I can’t afford this product.

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