How to Build a Tiki Bar Roof

Building a Tiki bar can be your one tickit to paradise. Did I mention it could be in your own backyard? One problem, the weather. This guide could solve your problem. In this guide, you will learn how to build a tiki bar roof, where to get the materials, and what type of thatching to use for each type of climate. So treat yourself, read this guide.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cedar or cypress poles.
• Palm leaves for the thatching on roof. You can order these from www.TikiKev.com
• Some knowledge of building structures.

1. Building a Tiki bar roof can be a very challenging job. It requires very specific materials, determination to build, and knowledge of building. With determination and the help of this guide you will do it.
   
   Step one in building a Tiki Bar roof is to gather the materials. This could be difficult but you can order them from www.TikiKev.com. Some of the materials you will need include palm leaves, a net to go over the top of the roof, and cedar or cypress poles to hold up the roof. These building materials all play a very important roll in the process of building the roof. Make sure that you have all of them!

2. Step two in the building process is to attach the poles that you have purchased to the base of your tiki bar. You can contact a local lumber supplier to get these poles. Connect the poles to the bar using whatever method you feel will give the bar the longest life span. I recommend either tieing the poles to the bar using heavy duty rope, or using the strongest glue you can find to firmly attach the poles to the bar. You could also use a combination of both for extra sturdy ness.

3. Step 3 is to thatch your roofing onto the recently added poles. When doing this be sure to thoroughly layer the palm leaves, to keep rain, snow, or any other weather from reaching the vital insides of the bar. A good thatching should last anywhere from 5-7 years depending on how well it was built.

4. After the thatching of the roof is finnaly done, add the netting that you have purchased over the top of the palm trees. The main reason for doing this is to greatly extend the life of your Tiki Bar. The netting will prevent wind from blowing away your palm leaves from the top of the bar by holding them down. Forgetting the netting will surely ruin your Bar.

5. When your Tiki Bar roof is successfully completed, there is no need to worry about weather ever again. A well thatched Tiki Bar roof will hold against snow, rain, and other nasty weather. A Tike Bars main weakness is wind. With a proper netting, your Bar should be indestructible to mother nature. Now is the time to sit back, relax and enjoy a drink in your brand new Tiki Bar while admiring the work you have done.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean your Tiki Bar often as it will extend its life.
• In winter (if you have one) make sure to clear the snow periodically from the top of the roof. This will prevent a cave in incase the snow on top becomes to heavy.
• Do not cover your Tiki Bar with a plastic tarp over winter. This is one of the worst things that you can do to your Bar. The reason for this is that the tarp will trap moisture, preventing air circulation and promoting mold and rot.