Re: Putting More Tropicality into Your Locality Zone 6b Styl
CincyPool , it was all built by hand . 6x6 posts, 2x4 knee walls, 2x6 rafters all pressure treated . I got the bamboo and thatch from Calibamboo. The reed fencing that is on top of the roof is from HD and it is stapled to PT lattice that is screwed to the rafters . The bar top is made of biscuit joined 2x6 pine . It was stained and has 3 coats of spar urethane on it .After 3 summers it is still looking pretty good. The tiki bar is not waterproof it is a leaky tiki ...
FWIW I know of another guy out Cincy way that posts on the midwest palm forum occasionally. He has a pretty good size windmill and pindo among other things .I am not looking forward to whats coming up in November but, it has been fun to look at palms every day since March. You should post some pics ...
DIYliner, I am "tikifarmer" on bananas.org . I don't post a whole lot but, read occasionally . I have a friend that sells palms,bananas,etc. in MA. Not sure what town but, I think it is not too far from the coast . He has quite a collection around his house ...