Post #325232 by tikifarm on Mon, Aug 13, 2007 3:09 AM

The torch is nowhere near the bar. That's just a trick of the photograph shortening distances. If I recall correctly, I think thatching the roof took two full bales plus a nine foot umbrella cover. There is a real shingled roof under all that thatch. I wanted the bar to be watertight. I have weathered some pretty good rainstorms out there. At 18 feet in diameter, even with the wind blowing I can stay nice and dry. On super hot days the shade is welcome too. This winter, the bar comes out and the floor gets flag stoned. Then, I think I'll rebuild a new bar rather than reinstall the existing one. Something with a slate top I'm thinking. Glad you all like my little effort. Stay tiki!