How To Build A Tiki Roof

At first we planned to have one pallet on each side to make a u shape but we ended up not doing it that way you ll see below.

How to build a tiki roof.

Build your thatch roof. Pick and choose from the following steps depending on your desires and skill level. My plans come with step by step instructions and you can easily adjust all the dimensions to suit your needs. First lift the roof structure into place and secure it on all four corners of the bar.

I purchased a 20 foot roll of thatch for 100 from a specialty bamboo store that was a 30 minute drive from my house. For the first part of the building process we break the palle. This will create the shape for your roof. The most basic tiki bar for example would just be a bamboo lined bar without a roof or floor.

Once the structure of the roof is ready it s time to attach the thatch roofing. Check out the part 1 so you learn how to make the actual bar. Attach the second set of 2x4s together in a. Determine the pitch of the roof from the peak to corner.

This is part 2 of the tiki bar project where i show you how to build the roof and the supports. We build a tiki bar using recycled pallet wood to add to our off grid cabin site in the forest. Leave about four inches between each piece of plywood and secure them with framing nails. But you could also build a deck a frame to hang things from and the classic thatched roof if desired.

This step can be done at any point in the build however this is when i chose to do it. Step 11 build base for roof structure. Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. And as for a roof we planned to put one on but the tree branches would remain on the roof as part of the tiki look.

Do not cut corners with the roof as it can make or break the appearance of the bar. Cut a 4x4 to this height. We knew we d need at least 6 posts to hold up the pallets and the roof. The second set of 2x4s will be used to make the frame of the roof structure.

Take outdoor entertaining to new heights by building a backyard tiki bar with bamboo accents and a thatched roof.