Tiki Central / Tiki Carving / Synthetic Thatch & Bamboo: 3 Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
Post #818228 by Aben on Tue, Apr 14, 2026 7:50 PM
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Mistake #3: Not Checking UV Stabilization My first batch of synthetic bamboo looked great for 3 months. Then it started turning chalky gray. Turns out not all "outdoor" synthetics are actually UV-stabilized. Some are just colored plastic that fades fast. What I learned: Look for HDPE with UV inhibitors, or PVC that specifically says "UV-stabilized." If the product page doesn't mention UV, assume it's not. I learned this the expensive way. |