Post #156415 by exotica59 on Tue, May 3, 2005 9:05 AM

I tried to use the search and maybe I am just not using the right search words, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat question.
I live in the Mid West where the weather is humid in the summer, wet spring and falls and of course snow in the winter. I was wondering with this weather combo if it is wise to even think about installing a tiki outside.
I've read that tikis go for $100 per ft. and I'm afraid to even thnk of putting tiki outsdie if he'd rot. Is maybe one type of wood or another better for my location?
While I have you all here, I have some more maybe sensitive questions to ask.
I have seen several people offering tikis for less than $100 per ft. on the internet. Is this based on the type of wood, the method of carving ( chainsaw vs hand tools) level of skill or just selling from a area where tikis don't sell or too many others selling in the same area. I know that's alot of questioning. But I have a very limited budget, and I'd really like to have a 4 to 5 ft tiki in the front yard. So I had better do my homework first and find out all I can. I realy don't know if even after finding out all I can, if I will be able to plead my case to my hubby for that kind of money.
Thank-you for pondering over all the questions, and your feedback.