Post #737466 by howlinowl on Mon, Feb 16, 2015 6:25 AM

I know that the "asian-carved imported tikis" are not real popular on this site. But they may serve a purpose in your case. There is a vendor in Stuart, Florida who sells a bunch of imported stuff, mostly "key westie" type stuff....signs and stuff. He does have a few tikis. Some are painted, but the one I picked up for my "lanai" (backyard screened patio) was just stained one color. I think I remember paying around 50 bucks for "tiki fred" when I got him, not sure what they charge now. Pic of him below next to my kegerator.....

He does have a split in the back. If he splits in the front, I'll probably stain the crack and figure it adds to the character. He is under cover and sitting on concrete. I don't expect him to rot away too quickly, but I also don't expect him to last forever. If you get some of these, you may need to seal them and plan on having them fumigated. And replaced after a while. Guess it'd have to be figured in the cost of having tiki's outside.

howlinowl