How to Thatch a Tiki Hut, chickee, or palapa
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Thatching a Tiki Hut , or Chickee using Real Palm leaf thatch available from www.suncoasttikihuts.com . Withstands wind, rain, snow extreme weather works great in northern states. no maintenance. We will thatch for you in Florida.
Thank you for providing thorough & informative tiki hut roof construction information. I was always curious about the proper procedure for completing the ridge top with the roof paper & weights. Glad to see your video. Thank you!
Great videos, amazing . Thank you so much
Good job Felipe
Thank you we appreciate your comments
Great video. Very informative and excellent craftmanship. Thanks for sharing!
great video
we appreciate all o f the positive comments, If you need thatch we supply just thatching , natural , and synthetic thatches. Of course natural thatches are always better. to order palm leaf thatch 800-984-5448
How many palm fronds are used per square foot and how much do you charge for a job the size of the chickee in the video?
great.But I think artificial thatch is better for fire protection
Great video. How long do the tach leaves last before you have to change them
Pretty much what I was looking for, except my frame is fiberglass w/ metal corner pieces... The frame is at least 20 years old, it's starting to crack in certain parts, the round fiberglass pieces are also warped and the white fiberglass is starting to show. Have you ever experienced something like this and do you think it's even worth trying to repair? I'm all the way in Nevada, by the way.
Hi Jim, I would at this point start over with a pressure treated frame. You can get a tiki hut kit with everything included for $20 per square ft ground coverage for huts up to approx 20 ft.slightly more for larger sizes.. We are custom builders so you can choose the size that works for you. Everything included all hardware and instructions.
If you are interested in purchasing just thatch $7.50 per square foot ft . Please contact us if you have any questions.
800-984-5448
Thank you!
What about mold?
what type of palm leaves do you use?
Sabal Palm Leaves
Dude can I use corn stalks for Tiki Hut roof
cool
Fascinating! Your accent sounds very Great Lakes Midwestern, but you’ve definitely mastered a pre-20th-century Southern craft. I prune about 100 palmetto leaves annually. I sometimes use the stems for plant stakes, but discard the rest. Do you need fresh, supple leaves for thatching, or would dry, stored ones work?
Thank you ,definitely midwestern , originally Michigan, Florida for 36 yrs. we use both , when they are fresh you can do the fold, when they are drier you wouldnt be able to fold them but they will work unless they are real old. We use leftover leaves for the huts in our yard all the time.
Do you leave the tar paper and log weights up or take down after a period of time?
Hi Tony , you leave the paper , and weights to protect the ridge from leaks
How far apart are the palms nailed on the second row?
2-3"
What is the frame made of? Thank you
All round pressure treated wood
Can a Florida resident build one of these without legal action? I was told only native Seminole were allowed to harvest palmettos.
We are an incorporated Tiki hut builder in the state of Florida, anyone can cut the leaves if they have permission of the property owner to do so. We sell kits to send all over the United states any size, shape for $20 per sqft ground coverage.
@@SuncoastTikiHutsandtikibars thank you, for the reply. I'm actually in North Central Florida so I have access to all of these building materials. Thankyou for the clarification 😎👍🏼
what kind off wood is that
@@juancarlosestrada2495 traditionally, bald cypress wood was used in construction of the frame.
@@juancarlosestrada2495 We use round pressure treated wood so that it lasts longer.
Do you know someone in Miami that fix tikis?
so sorrry, no we dont. Have agreat day!
Do yall do any square roofs
If so how do I do the eadges I see how ya do the bottom row and no fold on the way up but having problems on the the side edges is there anyway you could give me some pointers you could send me a message on Facebook messenger so maybe I can send pictures of the structure
Yes we do, you follow the same way doing corners with cut stem leaves. As many as you can fit in between on each arm coming down. If you need to please call tomorrow 8009845448 and we can assist. Thank you
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Is this a fire hazard?
The tiki hut thatch is flamable , and precautions should be taken as to where you place your hut.there is usually no problem if it is a tiki hut placed in your yard.
There is fire retardant available that you can purchase from us if you have concerns. It would have to be reapplied every two years.
How much does one cost?
Tiki huts can vary in price depending on size . thatch can be purchased by itself. If you would like pricing please see our website www.suncoasttikihuts.com