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Originally Posted by john70t
The base/roots of the tiki are probably not in good shape and may snap off next to ground. Water next to wood doesn't mix.
May need to remove it in the future and set it on a base.
Also need to get much beneficial natural oils in there to recondition what is existing.
Maybe olive oil? IDK. Something which won't prevent adhesion to existing wood surface.
Or do that step after. IDK. You need a deep penetrable product with equal properties to what is applied on top.
Then some kind of penetrating bonding product that will swell and move with the wood.
Then reform and shape the surface.
Paint covers the rest.
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Thanks for your suggestions, John. These are living trees, BTW, and very solid and healthy so not worried about them snapping off next to the ground. Although I've experienced that with other Tikis which are not part of a living tree.
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Originally Posted by craigster59
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Originally Posted by look 171
I was going to suggest that too. We have used them extensively on restoration projects. Only thing is, it must be painted, since it dries whitish. It does move with the lumber, but not sure how it would react with the movement with a live tree?
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Awesome.......thanks guys. This looks like it would fit the bill. I just ordered some and it will be here this weekend.
I will keep the thread updated.
Mahalo!
