When we talk about Tiki Bars, the things that usually come to our
minds are alcohol and partying. Yet, there is an artistic side to Tiki
bars that we tend to miss. A Tiki Bar is an exotic–themed drinking
establishment that serves fancy cocktails and is often defined by their
Tiki culture décor which can include “Tiki god” masks and carvings;
tapa cloth and tropical fabrics; torches, woven fish traps, and glass
floats; Hula girl and palm tree motifs. Beverages are usually served in
fanciful tiki mugs often garnished with paper cocktail umbrellas, live
flowers or plastic animals. Bamboo is a popular material used in Tiki
Bar constructions, and there is good reason in it.
One of the many perks and advantages of using bamboo tiki bars
is because are inexpensive and fast to build. Bamboo is also a very
environmentally friendly material in the sense that they grow fast and
are easy to harvest compared to its other timber counterparts. Also,
they have good strength-to-weight ratio and it has a very tropical look
and really boosts the Tiki vibe when used in such bars.
There are all sorts of methods to utilizing bamboo in tiki bar
construction. One can either split the bamboos or You can use large
diameter bamboo poles to create the fram and structure of the bar roof.
Bamboo mats can be constructed using thin bamboo shoots and a few of
those lying around will surely kick up the Tiki-ness of the bar a few
notches.
Bamboos come in all shapes and sizes so research needs to be done
before purchasing bamboo for constructions. For outdoor use, treated
bamboos should be used to avoid mildew and possible rotting in the
future. Young bamboos is preferred for indoor decors and while there
are sprays available on the market to treat your own bamboo, always try
to look for professionally treated materials to ensure the best build
quality!
Tiki bar plans are available
on the web if you need help in constructing such bars. Well, if you are
about to start on one, good luck in your endeavors and always choose
the right bamboo!
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