Backyard Tiki beginning - Other Crafts

U ualpow Member Chicago Joined: May 28, 2007 Posts: 22	U ualpow Posted posted on Tue, May 6, 2008 7:25 PM The Bora Bora thatch was the most expensive part. I think it was around 2200.00 from Golden Global out of Florida. They sell a cheaper version called Domingo (not sure of the price) that you install on roof sheathing. The Bora Bora looks real from both sides, the Domingo you only see the outside. It is UV safe, and as long as you follow the installation guide, rain will not go through it. I love sitting out there with a home brew while it is pouring down. Watching the rain drip off of the palm fronds is very relaxing. I did have one spot that dripped because I ran short of the hip pieces, but a dab of clear silicone solved that. I think the total cost for materials was around 3000.00. Its just Pressure treated lumber, 4" PVC, Paint, etc. Labor was cheap, just me. Well the Wahine helped with the painting of the "bamboo" poles. I started putting 6" log siding around the lower 4' and it looks more like a "Tiki Room" now. We are going to paint some simulated bamboo knuckles on the siding when it's all installed. I need advice on a Volcano fireplace with water running down orange/red fireglass into a bed of fireglass at the bottom. I also want a cascading sheet of water in front on the fireplace opening. Any creative ideas???? I need help with this one.

The Bora Bora thatch was the most expensive part. I think it was around 2200.00 from Golden Global out of Florida. They sell a cheaper version called Domingo (not sure of the price) that you install on roof sheathing. The Bora Bora looks real from both sides, the Domingo you only see the outside.
It is UV safe, and as long as you follow the installation guide, rain will not go through it. I love sitting out there with a home brew while it is pouring down. Watching the rain drip off of the palm fronds is very relaxing. I did have one spot that dripped because I ran short of the hip pieces, but a dab of clear silicone solved that. I think the total cost for materials was around 3000.00. Its just Pressure treated lumber, 4" PVC, Paint, etc. Labor was cheap, just me. Well the Wahine helped with the painting of the "bamboo" poles.
I started putting 6" log siding around the lower 4' and it looks more like a "Tiki Room" now. We are going to paint some simulated bamboo knuckles on the siding when it's all installed.
I need advice on a Volcano fireplace with water running down orange/red fireglass into a bed of fireglass at the bottom. I also want a cascading sheet of water in front on the fireplace opening.
Any creative ideas???? I need help with this one.

Post #378607 by ualpow on Tue, May 6, 2008 7:25 PM