rob
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PALAPAS AND FIRE RETARDANTS
We are building a palapa roof structure on the east side of our cottage, the end of which will almost, but not quite overhand the BBQ - about 7 feet
up from BBQ to palm roof.
I am a fairly conservative BBQer as the treasure trove of mesquite collected from hurricane Juliet (Sep 2001) is finally coming to an end - the flames
do not reach more than a foot or two above the BBQ base.
I checked the Internet for palm&thatch fire retardants and they are EXPENSIVE. Back in South Africa *where there is a ton of thatch) I can
remember people mixing their own retardant out of a couple of cheap chemicals, but can find no trace of the formula.
Any ideas out there?
Thanks
Rob
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Dave
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Turn the BBQ into a planter
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Any ideas out there?
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bajaguy
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http://72.32.163.4/pages.php?cID=2&pID=8
Raw Wood Penetrating Flame Retardant Finish
For use as a penetrating flame retardant finish on unsealed raw wood, straw, and other cellulose materials.
Not for use on bark, Christmas trees, or other items containing pitch.
Apply by pad, roller, brush, or spray.
Effective with coverage of 300 ft. per gallon, normally applied in one or two coats.
Meets tests of NYC Tests for Fire Resistive Materials.
Available in:
1 quart spray bottle, $16.25
1 gallon container, $48.50
5 gallon container, $230.38
30 gallon drum, $1309.50
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Bob and Susan
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you should really consider relocating the bbq...
those palapa roofs go up like tinder...
you could damage other structures in your area plus lives
there isn't one retardant that would stop a spark from igniting a palapa roof after a couple of months
reconsider this
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woody with a view
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it does seem retarded to place a thatch roof 7 feet from an ignition source. a flare up can ruin your week, and others.
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Rob, Ideas? No, but would advise you not to mix any chemicals based on African saftey standards.
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Sallysouth
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rob, You may want to look at different place for your BBQ.This brings back memories of the Tripui fire.If I knew how, I would put in the link. All
palapa style roofs back then. Cuidado amigo!!!
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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I am very lucky...I guess. 10 years with my BBQ under my palapa. But, I only BBQ @ 3:00am as there is no wind
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rob
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Dave, Bob&Susan, Woody (ouch), Sallysouth - thanks! I cannot argue (or move the BBQ).
Bajaguy - will purchase Dec in San Diego.
Soulpatch - jackpot! Just last week in La Paz I found a shop specializing in sheet metal and they are building me a rain gutter, I shall return
bearing pesos and a design for a protective hood/chimney vent.
Many thanks!
P.S. Cabobaja - I suggest following Udo's suggestion in another thread - Ambient removes the difficulty with getting to sleep.
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cabobaja
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Rob...........si!
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rob
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Finale
Well - here it is (with thanks to soulpatch!) . . . the BBQ was essentially not relocatable, but I respected all the warnings. Cost under $200,
complete with fireproof primer.
Last Saturday we christened the BBQ with ranch-made pork chops, polenta, broccoli and chipotle/raspberry salsa (honesty requires that I add - bought
at COSTCO) - also a decent bottle of Chilean merlot.
Ah . .. Baja . .
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rob
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. . and again . .
I love Baja nomads, but the photo posting gets to me . .
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