Tiki Bar Decor for Your Tiki Bar Hut

Poolside, patios and decks are popular locations for Tiki-built structures used as bars or seating areas.

Tiki bar huts are built with a bamboo or cedar frame and side panels with a thatched roof. Built to withstand tropical climates, Tiki bar huts can survive heavy rains and high winds. The thatched roof keeps the shade several degrees cooler than shade from synthetic materials.

Poolside, patios and decks are popular locations for Tiki-built structures used as bars or seating areas. Tiki bar plans or full kits can be purchased relatively inexpensively. Plans can be purchased for around $20.00 and kits range from $800.00 to as high as $14,000. A standing Tiki bar will weigh over half a ton, as the materials needed to provide excellent strength are also quite heavy. Check specifications of plans or a kit to insure your Tiki bar will hold up to the rigors that your climate and bar patrons will put it through. Using netting over the thatch roof will keep it together in high winds and extend its life from five to seven years.

Tiki Bar Umbrellas

Tiki bar umbrellas are round umbrellas covered with African Cape Reed thatch panels or one of the other many types of thatch panels that has an attractive stepped appearance. The frames for these umbrellas are durable and designed to withstand tropical winds and rain. The thatch lasts four to five years and can be replaced when it is no longer effective. Tiki bar umbrellas keep out 99% of rainwater and provide cooler temperature shade than synthetic materials can. Low maintenance and high durability make Tiki bar umbrellas perfect for your Tiki bar, pool, patio or deck area. Tiki bar umbrellas can be purchased in kits or assembled from plans in just a few hours.

Build a Tiki Bar in a Few Days

There a some great plans available on the Internet for do-it-yourself people to build a Tiki bar that will be the envy of the neighborhood. Materials can be found locally in some areas or also ordered online. It takes about three days to assemble a Tiki bar from a kit or a little longer using plans once you have the required materials. This includes time to run electrical wiring for ceiling fans, and outlets, install shelving for liquor and glasses, and add the options that will personalize your Tiki bar.

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