Are you looking for thatch roofing products for your new resort, a zoo, a tropical hideaway, or a tiki hut? Here are our favorite natural thatch products that we offer. You’ll see that natural thatch is a versatile, elegant solution.
What is Natural Thatched Roofing?
Natural thatch is made from natural materials such as straw, grasses, and reeds. Thatch roofs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally friendly. They are an excellent choice for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably. Since this is a natural product, most customers use these products indoors. Of course, it can also be used outdoors but will require additional maintenance.
3 Kinds of natural thatch that we offer.
1. Mexican Palm Thatch
Mexican Palm Thatch Covers are the “shaggy” style thatch and is great for your backyard island retreat or tiki hut, for example. This type of thatched roof material is the simplest to work with, and it can easily be draped over a bamboo frame or structure.
If used indoors, it will last forever. When using natural thatch outdoors, its life expectancy is about 1-2 years. Whether you use Mexican Palm Thatch indoors or outdoors, you will use the perfect thatch roof covering.
See also synthetic Mexican Palm Thatch.
2. Tahiti Thatch
Tahiti Thatch is your choice if you are looking for a traditional shaggy island look.
It’s great for attaching to open beams on shade structures.
You can apply it directly to a plywood sub-roof if it is slightly lifted with firing strips.
Because it’s so thick, this type of tiki thatch is great for umbrella canopies, concession stands and animal exhibits.
Even though this is a natural thatch product, Tahiti Thatch lasts between 5 and 6 years when used outdoors.
3. Thatch Reed Panels
Thatch Reed panels are your answer if you want a more refined look.
Created from a natural reed, bonded together with a flexible urethane top, these panels are ideal for indoors and outdoors.
As they are nearly waterproof, these natural thatch reed panels last between 4 and 5 years, depending on the climate.
Remember that using these materials to create a new green building or renovate or retrofit an existing one will mean tax savings and incentives for your project. Congress just breathed new life into 179 D with improved tax incentives.
Natural thatch is an elegant, fun and great-looking way to incorporate sustainable building materials into your next project. Want more information or a quote? Fill out our form below and let amaZulu, Inc. help you achieve your vision!
