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tiki + snow = ?

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finkdaddy posted on 06/02/2004

does anybody know what effect the Wisconsin winters might have on a tiki carved from palm wood? or if i put up a thatched roof hut in the yard, will the ice and snow destroy it? I'd like to do some landscaping, now that you all have inspired me, and proved to my wife that I'm not completely crazy. But I'm afraid that the winters here might be a huge hassle to whatever I put in.

Any thoughts or advice would be helpful.

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chisel slinger posted on 06/02/2004

wet palm will rot, thatching will probably discolor and mold. I usually put all my stuff in storage through the winter.

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finkdaddy posted on 06/02/2004

good advice. I guess I'll stick to things that are portable, or at least moveable with a couple of people.

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Polynesiac posted on 06/02/2004

I don't know much about thatch n' stuff (although on most building sites they say that the lifespan of it is MUCH shorter is areas that have extreme temp changes - but chisel slinger would know more about that), however if you put a few coats of Marine grade varnish on your tikis (and continue to do so every few years - like you would a wooden boat) they should (I stress SHOULD) be fine. Just a thought.

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Benzart posted on 06/02/2004

I'm sure tikis cant stand cold weather.They need Warm sunny days with waterfalls and stuff. their knees knock when it snows.

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TikiBud posted on 06/02/2004

Hey finkdaddy, you might want to pm Lake Surfer. He lives in your neck of the woods, and is an excellent carver. He may have an answer for you.

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Tiki-Toa posted on 06/02/2004

F-Daddy, hey bradduh, check with the lake surfer as stated before HE DAH MAN! And when you get a chance can you check the thread about the WI Tiki event, would love some imput from you.

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Unkle John posted on 07/17/2004

Here's a pic of my firepit (still unfinnished) in this years ACTUAL snow fall for Texas.

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boutiki posted on 07/17/2004

Our big Kona Kai tiki has been out in our yard for the past few bitter Chicago winters and does not seem to be any worse than when we put him back there. Of course, he spent the first 30+ years of his life outside in the elements in front of the Kona Kai near O'Hare. I think he's carved from ponderosa pine, I don't think that palm would hold up as well over the years since it is more porous. I'm certainly no expert, but we have another 8 footer from the Kona Kai that is carved from what appears to be palm and he shows his age much more.

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Unga Bunga posted on 07/17/2004

boutiki,
That is one of the better "personally owned" tikis I think that I have ever seen!
It must be a rush to look out your window and see that.
Can you post a pick of the other 8 footer?

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sneakyjack posted on 02/13/2006

NYC area got 2 feet..

Its hard to tell but hes winkin at you.

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Tikiwahine posted on 02/13/2006

Wonderful Snoai you've got there

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