Beach Umbrella
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Title
Beach Umbrella
Artist
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Constructed of dried palm fronds, this beach 'umbrella' shelter stands at the edge of the sand at dawn, ready for another fun day of picniking at the Lake Worth Beach, South Florida...The Municipal Fishing Pier is seen in the background. Many fish have been caught from this very scenic pier, having been rebuilt several times after hurricane damages through the years...
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Palm leaves of every species have been used as the roofing and partition material of huts.
When constructed correctly, palm leaf roofs are extremely durable and water-resistant while remaining porous enough to allow ventilation from cooking flames and promote proper air circulation.
Traditionally, a thick mud layer is used to adhere whole palm leaves to the ceiling beams of hatches.
Palm leaflets make excellent partitions and terraces.
Young, flexible leaves are selected and cut to overlap on top of huts.
A palm leaf roof will last for approximately two years, depending on the leaf species and surrounding climate conditions.
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December 15th, 2012
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Frank, thank you very much for the Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group The Real Florida! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Darren, thank you for the special Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group Water Water and Water! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Colette, thank you for the special Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group Water Reflections Photography ! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Jose, thank you for the special Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group Stop Time with Art! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Neal, thanks so much for the special Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group Sun Rays and Light! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Julie, thank you for the love and the Vote! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Paul, thanks so much for the special Feature of Beach Umbrella in our group Sunrise and Sunset Seascapes! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Cheryl, thanks very much for your note, Vote, and Fave! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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