Which aspects are not covered by Asali Bali?

  • Foundations:

Must be done by a general contractor and are not included in our quotes. The foundations must be sized according to the loads on the bamboo structure supports and soil analysis.

  • Logistics (outside Bali):
    – Material transportation.
    – Transportation of workers and coordinators to the construction site.
    – Accommodation for workers and coordinators on site.
  • Logistics (outside Indonesia):
    – Transport of equipment and material (see our partner PT Cargo Limajari )
    – Transportation of workers and coordinators to the construction site.
    – Accommodation and food for workers and coordinators on site.
    – Administrative costs (work visa, passports, import taxes, etc.)

What is the cost of bamboo construction per m2?

As a rough estimate, to build in Bali, bamboo construction starts around 1.5 juta/m2 (100 USD/m2) for industrial buildings to 5 juta/m2 (330 USD/m2) for residential buildings which more complex usually. This estimation includes the bamboo structure, roofing and finishing (excluding foundations, floors, walls, stairs, MEP, interiors and logistics). The final construction cost will depend on the location, design, function of the building and any interior details.

A first phase of studies to define the design of the bamboo building as well as the carrying out of technical studies is necessary in order to obtain the execution documents used to proceed with the building permit as well as to be able to determine the final price for the construction. The price of the studies is around 150 – 500krp/m2 (10-33 USD/m2) depending on the size and complexity of the building.

Can i get an insurrance for the bamboo building?

In addition to the maintenance contract and the guarantee of the bamboo structure, you can take out insurance covering all property inside the buildings as well as all types of risks not covered by the guarantee. In Indonesia, we can recommend Allianz and Asuransi Abda to provide you with comprehensive insurance for your buildings.

Allianz insurance website

How works the maintenance for bamboo building?

Maintenance consists of a regular visual inspection of the structure as well as the humidity level, we check and ensure the integrity and durability of the bamboo structure.
We include a one-year warranty in our quotes by default. We can extend this warranty to 10 years (linked to the maintenance contract) for a cost of 1% of the bamboo structure / year (excluding transport).

Do bamboo buildings need to be maintained?

Once the bamboo are properly treated against insects and the buildings well designed to avoid direct sun and source of moisture, the maintenance would consist in a regular checking (twice a year, once before the rainy season and once after)

What type of treatment do you use on your bamboo?

In order to treat our bamboos against insects we drill them lengthwise and then soak them in a bath based with natural salts (borax and boric acid) for a duration of 3 to 7 days depending on the diameters.

Is bamboo resistant to rain, sun?

In order to treat our bamboos against insects we drill them lengthwise and then soak them in a bath based with natural salts (borax and boric acid) for a duration of 3 to 7 days depending on the diameters.

Are your buildings environmentally friendly?

Bamboo is a grass which grows fast and can get 20 to 30m in 3 to 6 month depending on the species.

For 3 to 5 years the bamboo will grow wall thickness and is mature to be harvested for construction.

Out of one clump of bamboo, an average of 20-30 bamboo culms can be cut yearly.

Everytime a pole is cut about 50-60cm from the ground, another shoot will grow directly out the clump.

Maintaining by cutting bamboo will allow the poles more space for the other culms to grow, straight and strong and will give a boost of energy to the plant.