| Thatch and tiki decor seem to go hand in hand. Both | | | | Tie it down |
| are used synonymously with outdoor luaus and/or | | | | Glue it |
| Hawaiian and Polynesian themed parties. It is the | | | | Be sure to use plywood lining so as to ensure that the |
| choice of well-to-do people who want their outdoor | | | | palm thatch panel stays on securely to whatever it will |
| bar or outdoor setting to have an exotic, tropical look. | | | | be attached to. |
| Thatch is made of select-grade palm from Southeast | | | | In cleaning the palm thatch, gentle care must be taken |
| Asia. It is handpicked by seasoned and experienced | | | | so as not to damage it. If the palm thatch becomes |
| weavers and intricately woven. It also retains natural | | | | moldy, use a mild bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 |
| oils and fiber integrity for multiple years of enjoyment. | | | | part bleach) and wipe the palm thatch with the solution. |
| In addition, palm thatch can help channel water down | | | | If the palm thatch gets dirty, wet a washcloth with |
| and out of roof surfaces. | | | | water and wipe it down from top to bottom. Palm |
| Tiki bar palm thatch panel is used for outdoor | | | | thatch panels and palm umbrella covers have a |
| entertaining. For a restaurant business, it can be used | | | | lifespan of about one to two years, if treated properly. |
| to dress up outdoor furniture such as a bar area or | | | | Long exposure to rain will result in leakage. Long |
| seating area. A tropical theme instantly comes to mind. | | | | exposure to the sun will turn the leaves gray and brittle. |
| The tiki bar palm thatch panel is available in these | | | | To prevent this from occurring, treat by rubbing the |
| sizes: 4 x 5, 8 x 5, 12 x 5, 16 x 5, 20 x 5, and can be | | | | palm thatch with vegetable oil. This will give it a new |
| cut to size. One thing to remember, however, is that it | | | | look for the next party. Remove and store away in a |
| has not been treated with fired retardant. Checking | | | | cool, dry place. |
| with local city and state codes regarding treatment for | | | | Tiki decor adds an extra touch to a tropical-themed |
| commercial use is the best suggestion when it comes | | | | gathering. The word tiki refers to large wood and |
| to decorating. In addition, a tiki palm thatch umbrella | | | | stone carvings of humanoid forms. Colorful and |
| cover instantly adds character and life to an old | | | | decorated tiki masks and tiki mask paddles create a |
| umbrella. It can be thrown over an existing patio | | | | unique outdoor setting. Tiki torches set the mood for |
| umbrella canopy for an exotic look. | | | | any evening party and are the perfect lighting accent |
| For those of us that are not duck hunters, palm thatch | | | | just as the sun begins to set. They are easy to fill-liquid |
| is also used for hunting fowl and game. For hunters, | | | | paraffin for longer burning or scented oil or citronella to |
| this is known as a "hunting blind roll." It is easy to carry | | | | keep mosquitoes away. |
| and hides hunters with ease, providing ample mobility, | | | | For your next event, let Garden Winds be the source |
| an advantage for hunters seeking quickly moving | | | | for all of your outdoor decorating needs. They have |
| animals. The hunting blind roll can be used as a | | | | over thirty years of expertise and products available |
| standalone setup or to cover up boats. Hunting with | | | | to help you create a special themed occasion for your |
| blinds is becoming more popular as hunters realize the | | | | friends and loved ones. With knowledgeable customer |
| benefits of using blinds in their sport-hunters find hunting | | | | service staff ready to give you the solutions you need |
| exciting, more fun, and rewarding. | | | | to make your outdoor event a success, make Garden |
| To install, there are three options: | | | | Winds the one-stop shopping store for any and all |
| Nail to roof | | | | things tropical. |