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VampiressRN
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5085
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
|  Posted: 2007-07-04 5:15 pm Permalink
Looking good and putting it to good use for the fourth I see!!! Love the Aloha rock formation in the garden. Nice work. 
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gordon58
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jul 05, 2007
Posts: 12 | Posted: 2007-07-05 10:19 am Permalink
Beautiful! Fantastic! And helps me with my own setup...
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T1K1 LEE
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Apr 22, 2007
Posts: 37 | Posted: 2007-07-05 6:26 pm Permalink
Looking real good.Keep the work going and updated us as you progress.
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TikiMookie
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 12, 2007
Posts: 176
From: No Cal
| Posted: 2007-07-07 12:27 pm Permalink
Fantastic tiki hut and bar! And great mosaic, I may do something like that.. we have a raised patio that needs a tiki hut and a curved wall that needs a mosaic..
You people are so freaking talented!!
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Lisa D.
Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2007
Posts: 6
From: East Coast of FL
| Posted: 2007-07-07 12:55 pm Permalink
Rock on that is a heck of a nice DIY tiki bar! My hats off to you, good job.
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ualpow
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 28, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2007-10-04 12:16 pm Permalink
I added a ceiling fan and some rope lights(i know please be nice). The shades were needed for late afternoon sun.
Does anyone have a suggestion for outdoor heat? I have a Natural Gas disconnect outside but electric would be ok to. I am going to surround the lower half with bamboo fencing and probably continue the shades all the way around to help keep some heat in. I would really like to extend my enjoyment into November.
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ualpow
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 28, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2008-04-05 12:52 pm Permalink
Ok it's building time again in Chicago. I need help deciding the best way to enclose the lower part of our hut. I was going to use texture plus panels but it would be way too expensive. We want the vertical bamboo look. It will be seen from inside as well as outside the hut. Has anyone made "bamboo" panels themselves? I have tried to find the roof panels that are wave like (round as opposed to the angled ones) I could paint these to look like bamboo. If anyone has any ideas please speak up, I am open to all ideas.
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sungod
Grand Member (7 years) 
Joined: Feb 07, 2003
Posts: 219
From: Tampa Bay/New Port Richey
| Posted: 2008-04-08 8:24 pm Permalink
Looks good and everything, but I think you need to check the ID of those two guys at the bar. Something tells me they may not be 21!
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Tiki Zen
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 15, 2007
Posts: 352
From: Too far from the beach Bowling Green, KY
| Posted: 2008-04-09 06:16 am Permalink
This may be the sort of "wave" roofing panel you are talking about:
It is an asphalt/fiberglass product called Ondura. Available at Lowes in 4X5 panels. I've used it for roofing and the specs say it can be used in a vertical application as well. A bit soft, however, and might be subject to getting kicked.
Another option is to use OSB or some other exterior rated panel, paint it brown and then cover it on both sides with bamboo or reed fencing.
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Howland
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Joined: Jan 30, 2006
Posts: 749
From: Folly Beach, SC--'Follynesia'
| Posted: 2008-04-09 7:33 pm Permalink
Nice looking so far. Page 8 of my thread shows how I did my bar front with OSB-painted black-then attached bamboo splits. You could do similar but you might have to use something more suitable for outdoors, like PT exterior ply instead of the OSB.
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=20343&forum=18&start=105
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ualpow
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 28, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2008-04-11 08:55 am Permalink
Sungod, When they are outside with their sister the Margarita machine becomes a snow cone maker.
Tiki Zen, I looked at that at local store. was tempted to try it but I don't think the "waves" are Round enough to get a pole look. I may buy a piece today to try anyway. I will let you know how it works.
Howland, What can I say....except kick ass job on your bar/room. You have a wonderful ability to make your ideas into reality. I like the slat idea but I have 37 linear feet of 3' tall run to cover, both sides. I may end up cutting PVC into thirds and painting it like my vertical posts. I like the idea of the exterior plywood painted black. Would give a good base and block the wind during our cooler months.
Please keep the ideas coming. The more ideas posted the more something may click in someones head. Thats how I got started my project.
Aloha
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sparklegem
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 20, 2003
Posts: 204
From: The Living Conditioned Homes
| Posted: 2008-04-12 06:21 am Permalink
Beautiful job!! Amazing, really.
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OOGALY BOOGALY
Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2008
Posts: 1 | Posted: 2008-04-18 05:48 am Permalink
That is AWESOME!! I want to put one of those in my backyard. The only difference is mine will be free standing. If you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost minus any labor fees? I was quoted $2500.00 for a simple free standing cover w/o a roof. Who did you use for the thatch? How weather proof is it? I am in So. Cal and am really only concerned with the ability to withstand some occasional rain. I will post some pics of what I am working with when the sun comes up. Thank You
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ualpow
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 28, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2008-05-06 7:25 pm Permalink
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.
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ualpow
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 28, 2007
Posts: 22
From: Chicago
| Posted: 2008-06-22 9:10 pm Permalink
Well I did some more work this spring. The Wahine made the signs. I decided to use log siding vertically to simulate bamboo. Still need to add the growth rings. With the lower half of the hut enclosed and the shades down it is a very cool room. We also stained the floor with a reddish concrete stain. Found a heater at the local bulk type store which should extend our time well into October. I'm done building for this year. From now on it's just partying!
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