How To Build A Tiki Bar Roof

How to build a tiki bar with a thatched roof take outdoor entertaining to new heights by building a three sided tiki bar with bamboo accents and a grass roof.

How to build a tiki bar roof.

It s important to secure your roof in place before adding the thatch as it would be difficult and too heavy to lift into place afterward. I purchased a 20 foot roll of thatch for 100 from a specialty bamboo store that was a 30 minute drive from my house. Make sure you take a look over part 1 of the tiki bar project so you learn how to build the actual bar. Make ornate corner blocks out.

Build your thatch roof. But you could also build a deck a frame to hang things from and the classic thatched roof if desired. Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. Securing roof to tiki bar base.

The most basic tiki bar for example would just be a bamboo lined bar without a roof or floor. Apply a few coats of paint or stain to enhance the look of the components and to protect them from the elements. This tiki bar uses rusted tin roofing from an old barn. First lift the roof structure into place and secure it on all four corners of the bar.

Do not cut corners with the roof as it can make or break the appearance of the bar. This step can be done at any point in the build however this is when i chose to do it. Lift the assembled roof structure on to bar structure and use lag bolts to secure at all points of contact. Pick and choose from the following steps depending on your desires and skill level.

Fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with 120 220 grit sandpaper.