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, Synthetic Palapa and more.
Synthetic Thatch *Many are Special
Order Items*
3 of the most authentic and natural
looking synthetic thatch brands available today!
Viro Thatch
Palmex Thatch
Each product has its own unique
advantages and look
Palmex & Viro brands both have a fire rated product available to special order
No need for application of fire
retardant to fire rated products or re-applications
like natural materials require
10-20 year manufacturer warranty
A stand alone waterproof roof
system if installed properly (Palmex only)
Each product is used at
Resorts, Amusement Parks and Homes around the world
Synthetic Thatch *Special
Order Items- contact us for availability*
Palmex Palm Thatch Specs:
Shingles- 38" Wide x 24" Tall
x 0.7mm thick
Rioha is intended to be installed
on a sub-roof or with rails 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
50 year Roofing. 20 year manufacturers
warranty- documentation available upon request
Waterproof roof system if installed
properly
Material: Polyethylene, Thermo-molded
Shingles cover approximately 1.4 square feet @ 5.5" row intervals, add 10-12%
for waist, possibly more if using on a circular or hip 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.
Added cost for fire rated materials; Class
A fire rating materials under the ASTM
E108 tests
Shingle cover
approximately 1.65
square feet @ 8 " 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.
20 year manufacturers
warranty- 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 (special order)
Flexibility rating: 8,on a scale
of 1-10 with 10 being the most flexible
Accessories: Hip Bundles, Thatch
Eaves (small, medium, large), Round Top Cap
Here are a few of the most popular
accessories our customers have chosen:
Matting.
Matting adds an element of refinement.
Use matting with your synthetic thatch will:
-Keep your tropical theme consistent
-Give your palapa or tiki hut a more refined look
Bamboo Fencing
Use bamboo fencing to:
-add tropical touch to any yard
-Finish off your tropical space
Palmex Synthetic Thatch
Palmex Shingles (click
on images to enlarge)Size: 38" Long x 24" Tall
Coverage: 1.4 square feet each shingle approximately
Palmex Top Cap & Ridge Cap (click on images to enlarge)
Top Cap Size:
38" Diameter
Ridge
Cap Size:
38" x 28"
Palmex Wind Clips (click on images to enlarge)
Viro Synthetic Thatch*Special
Order* (click on images to enlarge)
Viro African Reed Thatch 3L Sub-Roof Shingle
Size: 30" Long x 18" Tall x 3/8" Thick Coverage: 1.29 Square Feet @ 6 inch rows
Viro African Reed Thatch Starter Sub-Roof Shingle
Size: 30" Long x 12" Tall x 1" Thick Coverage: 1.29 Square Feet @ 6 inch rows
Viro African Reed Umbrella 10L
Size: 30" Long x 18" Tall x 1" Thick Coverage: 2.15 Square Feet @ 10 inch rows
Viro African Reed Eave/Broom (click to enlarge) Size: 31" Wide x 3.94" Tall Coverage: 0.85 square feet
Intended to be installed as a facia to make the thatch look thick along the edge
Viro Java (click on images to enlarge) Size: 31" Wide x 22" Tall x 1/4 " Thick @ Top Rail Coverage: 1.67 square feet @ 8" rows
Viro Java Round Top Cap (click on images to enlarge) Size: 28" H x 56" Diameter
