Sitting
under an synthetic palapa or tiki hut will instantly make
you feel as if you're on a beautiful tropical vacation.
There's nothing better than to relax in the shade
of a palapa. Now you really can vacation at home! With
synthetic thatch you can relax knowing your palapa
will last with out the frequent replacement and maintenance
that come with real palm leaf or reed thatch. Synthetic
Palm Thatch or reed thatch is also known as, Artificial
Thatch, tiki roofing, thatch roofing, Palm roofing,
Mexican rain cape thatch, grass roofing, tiki hut roofing,
African reed thatch and more.
Synthetic Thatch *Special
Order Items*
3 of the most authentic and natural
looking synthetic thatch brands available today!
Viro Thatch
Palmex Thatch
Safari Thatch
Each product has its own unique
advantages and look
All are fire rated or have a
rated product available
No need for application of fire
retardant to fire rated products or re-applications
like natural materials require
20 year manufacturer warrantee
on Viro & Palmex Thatch
A stand alone waterproof roof
system if installed properly (Palmex only)
Each product is used at many
Resorts, Amusement Parks and Homes around the world
Synthetic Thatch *Special
Order Items- contact us for availability*
Viro Palm
& Reed Thatch Specs:
Java & Bali Palm - 48" Long
x 28" Tall
African Reed- 31" Long x 18"
Tall
Material: High-density Polyethylene
Bali & Java shingle cover
approximately 4
square feet @ 12 " row intervals, add 10-12%
for waist. Installations can also be done closer
together for an even fuller thicker look or spaces
farther apart for a thinner flatter look.
African Reed shingle cover
approximately 2.5
square feet @ 12 inch row intervals, add 10-12%
for waist.
20 year manufacturers
warrantee- documentation available upon request
Waterproof: No, not 100% unless
installed over sub-roof
Shingles
can be nailed, stapled, screwed directly to wood
battens, rafters, 3/4” plywood or as
part of a complete roofing system depending on waterproofing
and aesthetic preferences. This product applies easily
to any roof pitch.
The "FR" model achieves Class
A fire rating
Flexibility rating: 5,on a scale
of 1-10 with 10 being the most flexible (top rail
not flexible on bali and java)
Accessories: Hip Bundles, Thatch
Eaves (small, medium, large), Round Top Cap
Shingles- 38" Long x 27" Tall
x 0.7mm thick (Rio & Bora Bora styles) Bora Bora
come with 114 inch rails to slide 3 shingles into
Rio Style is intended to be installed
on a sub-roof while Bora Bora is intended to be installed
directly to roof rafters, leaving shingles visible
from beneath (max rafter spacing of 19 7/8".)
Ridge Cap- 38" Long x 28" Wide
Top Cap- 38" Diameter
Hips/Gutters- xx" Wide
xx" Tall
20 year manufacturers
warrantee- documentation available upon request
Waterproof roof system if installed
properly
Material: Polyethylene, Thermo-molded
Shingles cover approximately 1.2 square feet @ 5" row intervals, add 10-12%
for waist, possibly more if using on a circular roof
Shingles can be nailed, stapled
or screwed directly to wood battens, 3/4” plywood
or as part of a complete roofing system depending
on waterproofing and aesthetic preferences. Not recommended
for roofs less then 7/12 pitch to be waterproof.
The "FR" model achieves Class
C fire rating under the ASTM
E108 tests
Flexibility rating; 6 on a scale
of 1-10 with 10 being the most flexible
Accessories: Top Cap, Ridge Cap,
Wind Clips, Hips, Gutters
Safari Palm Thatch
Specs:
30" Long x 22" Tall x 7/8" Thick
Material: Polyolefin - Synthetic
palm fronds are folded and stitched together
Shingles cover approximately 2.5 square feet @ 12" row intervals, add 10-15%
for waist
Warranty: N/A
Waterproof: NO, not 100% unless
installed over sub-roof
Each shingle is equipped with
clips that make installation very easy onto a 1/4"
round, requiring no special skills or tools.
Shingles can also be nailed, stapled or screwed directly
to wood battens, 3/4” plywood or as part of
a complete roofing system depending on waterproofing
and aesthetic preferences. This
product applies easily to any roof pitch.
May require ThatchLock netting
in high wind areas
Achieves Class B Decorative fire
rating
Flexibility rating; 8 on a scale
of 1-10 with 10 being the most flexible
