Reference: Commercial Resources of Manufactured Straw and Bamboo Products
Wheatboard is particle board made from wheat straw that is lighter, moisture resistant, non-toxic and emission free. For use in cabinets, furniture, etc. Contact PrimeBoard, Inc., Whapeton, ND 701/642-6026; fax 701/642-1353.
Heat compressed wheat and rice straw panels to replace framing lumber. From Agriboard Industries, Fairfield, IA
515/472-0363; fax 515/472-0018
US distributors for Strammit. Compressed straw panels with high acoustic, thermal, and fire resistance. From Pierce International, Inc., Englewood, CO;
303/792-0719; fax 303/799-6469
Plyboo is a laminated flooring, wall paneling, and countertop material made of two thin layers of bamboo from Smith & Fong Co., San Francisco, CA; 415/285-8230
"Gringo Grip" uses plastic plates and a half-inch dowel through the wall to anchor backing boards for cabinets, stud walls, etc. Fast and reliable. For more information, contact John Morgan at 800/ 734-8091