Maintenance Tips for Bali Gazebos
Bali gazebos are typically made from wood and covered with a thatched roof. With their Balinese charm, the wooden, thatched roofed gazebos really stand out from other types of gazebos. They are not only elegant and very attractive in feel and look but also offer a cool, peaceful and exotic ambiance that elevates any garden, patio or recreational area. However, the traditional materials come with their own price. They need more care and maintenance than the modern designs utilizing fabricated materials.
Bangkirai Wood
High quality outdoor bali gazebos are usually made from bangkirai wood because of its stability and weather resistance. Bangkirai is one of the world’s most durable, low-maintenance hardwoods. It can be sealed (using a penetrating oil sealer) to show it’s natural reddish-brown color & grain look, painted or left unfinished to become silver gray and require no maintenance. Whatever the treatment, you should avoid situations that would introduce moisture into the gazebo structure, such as stacking mulch against the gazebo. Perpetual excessive moisture would rot or mold the structure. Airflow in and around the gazebo should also be plentiful to keep it dry. Bushes, trees and shrubs should be trimmed back so that they don’t touch the wood, and allow sufficient space for air to flow freely.
Thatched Roof
A thatched roof makes the gazebo warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If you want that roof to last longer, you need to do periodical maintenance and small repairs. Walk around your gazebo and have a good look at the thatched roof once a week. Unlike a conventional roof, it is very obvious if a thatched roof is in a poor condition. If fixings are exposed all over the roof, it indicates that the thatch is either nearing, or has reached the end of its life. Replace it with a new one. Dark wet patches on the eaves close to the wall indicate the thatch is leaking. If the roof is covered in heavy moss, it could mean that the thatch is unable to breath and is therefore unable to dry out properly. Contact a professional thatcher for advice if you spot significant problems, a penny of prevention is worth a thousand of cure. Quick action can often prevent a bigger, more expensive problem from developing.