Palapa umbrellas are also known as
thatch umbrellas, tropical umbrellas, thatch palapa, grass palapa, or palapa structure. Sitting under a Synthetic palm
palapa will instantly make you feel as if you're on a beautiful tropical beach. There's nothing
better than to relax in the shade of a palapa. Now you really can vacation at home!
Each Kit Includes *Special
Order Item- contact us for availability*
Synthetic thatch paneling
3" - 6" diameter wood or metal pole
Partially assembled upper frame (wood or metal)
Step-by-step instructions
Hardware
Our 3-6 inch diameter poles extend
to a wood or steel frame. The thatching is a synthetic replica of the natural thatch normally found on palapas. We've looked long and
hard to find the best synthetic thatch. The synthetic thatch looks real,(some more then others) but has
the benefit of low maintenance and longevity. Estimate life expectancy is 20+ years.
General Tools and materials needed for installations:
Usually at least 2 people
Drill with screwdriver bits
Free standing ladder Level
Wheelbarrow and shovel (depending on main pole installation
method)
Cement (depending on main pole installation method)
* Sockets and wrench (depending on frame choice)
Installation
Difficulty:
2
out of 5 - This means that this type of palapa
is one of the easiest to set up and enjoy. Palmex thatch is a more complicated to install than the Viro and we would probably give it a 4 on the above scale. *Note: Installation difficulty
increases proportionally with the size of palapa.
Basic Installation Instructions
Dig
a hole in ground 12'' in diameter or core a hole into
your bar surface 3-6
inches in diameter (depending on pole choice) and
place center pole in hole and secure
Assemble and secure top frame
Attached Synthetic thatch roofing More detailed instructions come
with kit
Here are a few of the most popular
accessories our customers have chosen:
Palapa Stand.
Our customers love the convenience of
using the palapa Stand.
Using
the Palapa Stand to secure your palapa:
-Will allow you to move your palapa with ease
-Helps make installation easier because you don't have
to pour cement
-Saves you the hassle of cutting a 9" hole in your
patio deck
Palapa
Table. You've made space
for yourself, now make
space for your food & drinks.
Installing
a Palapa Table onto your palapa:
-Makes outdoor entertaining simple and relaxing
-Gives you a secure food space -No more kicking over
drinks
Base Priced Synthetic Palapa, Standard
Options:
Main pole length:
10 feet Frame Type: Pine Frame Treatment: None Pole Type: Pine Thatch: Enough to cover the frame Rope Kit: None Fire Rated Thatch : No Installation or Delivery: No
Frame Material Options:
Pine is a tough,
building material used in landscape
construction for its natural appearance and adaptability
to a variety of architectural styles. It is used
in many outdoor applications such as, framing,
paneling, corral poles, utility poles, and railroad
ties. Pine is our standard option so there are no added charges for this selection. Pine frames are made in house and the stock material is kept on hand in volume.
Metal frames are very strong and very easy to assemble and install. The standard metal frame comes in a galvanized silver or golden color. Inventory of the metal frames fluctuate and are not made in house so contact us for availability. Matal frames are only available for Viro thatch Palapas.
Viro Java wood frame is the same as our African Reed wood frame shown above Click On Images To Enlarge
Palmex Synthetic Thatch Underside View
Wood Frame Treatment:
Treating lumber provides long-term
resistance to organisms that cause deterioration.
It can extend the productive life of lumber by five
to ten times. Wood that is exposed to moisture
or soil for sustained periods of time will become
weakened by various types of fungi, bacteria
or insects. Both the light and dark stains provide
similar amounts of protection for the wood. Darker
color will protect wood better from UV rays.
Clear treatment penetrates into the wood to protect from the inside out and is not a top coat. Custom colors available; to order custom colors online purchase
the stain and contact us right away to select
the color. If you select to have the wood treated
all the wood frame will be treated.
Click On Images To Enlarge (images are only to show wood color)
Metal Frame Paint Options:
Center Pole Material Options:
The standard option for the center pole is a 10 foot pine pole. We also offer a cedar pole or metal pole option. The 3 pole materials all have the option of 10 or 12 feet tall pole. The 12 foot option is normally used to go into the ground to secure the palapa. If a post is set so there is 10 feet above ground lever you will have approximately 6.5 to 7 feet clearance.
Wood Pole Treatment Options:
Treating lumber provides long-term
resistance to organisms that cause deterioration.
It can extend the productive life of lumber by five
to ten times. Wood that is exposed to moisture
or soil for sustained periods of time will become
weakened by various types of fungi, bacteria
or insects. Both the light and dark stains provide
similar amounts of protection for the wood. Darker
color will protect wood better from UV rays.
Clear treatment penetrates into the wood to protect from the inside out and is not a top coat. Custom colors available; to order custom colors online purchase
the stain sealer and contact us right away to select
the color.
Rope Kit:
We use manila rope for all of our rope accessories.
Manila rope has proved it's durability over
many years by being the rope of choice for many
outdoor and indoor applications. Some of the benefits
of using this rope are that it
is made of natural fiber keeping the overall natural look of the palapa.
The rope is 1/4" or 1/2" and is purely for aesthetic
appeal. Rope kit comes pre-cut but not pre-attached.
Click To Enlarge Image
Do you have other ideas you want to try and just want uncut rope? Follow this link to theRope Page. Many styles and sizes to chose from.
Fire Retardant:
Fire retardant chemicals can be added during the manufacturing of synthetic thatch,
and thus can be fire resistant without added fire retardant chemicals.
We can set up your palapa in
the counties of Ventura, LA, and Santa Barbara in California
with some area limitations. The following prices are
the base prices for a standard installation. This price
can vary. Please call to get a specific installation
quote. We do not cut concrete, tile or other material
for the pole to go through. If needed cutting should
be done prior to our installation.
Advisory: As with all natural building
materials i.e. bamboo, palm leaves, wood etc.; they
require maintenance and or replacement over time. The
color will change as the product weathers. All other
normal and natural outdoor deterioration should be
expected. No returns, exchanges or refunds will be
given do to natural expected deterioration and color
changes
Usually at least 2 people
Drill with screwdriver bits 
Free standing ladder
Level
Wheelbarrow and shovel (depending on main pole installation
method) 
Cement (depending on main pole installation method)
