How To Build A Tiki Bar Roof

Make sure you take a look over part 1 of the tiki bar project so you learn how to build the actual bar.

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. Make ornate corner blocks out. This step can be done at any point in the build however this is when i chose to do it. However thatched palm leaves can be used instead for a more authentic polynesian look.

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. Build your thatch roof. Apply a few coats of paint or stain to enhance the look of the components and to protect them from the elements. Lift the assembled roof structure on to bar structure and use lag bolts to secure at all points of contact.

Securing roof to tiki bar base. Fill the holes with wood putty and then smooth the surface with 120 220 grit sandpaper. The most basic tiki bar for example would just be a bamboo lined bar without a roof or floor. I purchased a 20 foot roll of thatch for 100 from a specialty bamboo store that was a 30 minute drive from my house.

Pick and choose from the following steps depending on your desires and skill level. This tiki bar uses rusted tin roofing from an old barn. Once the structure of the roof is ready it s time to attach the thatch roofing. Take outdoor entertaining to new heights by building a backyard tiki bar with bamboo accents and a thatched roof.

Do not cut corners with the roof as it can make or break the appearance of the bar.