Palapa Structures | Palapas

Two pole palapas are wonderful over spas, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, pool decks, or just about anywhere else you could want shade. The most popular application for this type of palapa is placing it over a outdoor kitchen since the shape of the palapa can cover most of the kitchen area and your guests! The Thatch is hand woven Mexican rain-cape, double layered for added durability. If you want to truly vacation at home, purchase a two pole palapa!

Our 2 Pole palapas are also known as; cabanas, grass huts, tiki bars, thatch huts, hales structures, chiki huts, beach huts, island huts, tiki shade, palapas and more.

Each Kit with Standard Options Includes

2 layers of Mexican palm thatch roofing (See the difference between 1, 2 and 3 layers Click Here)
2 main posts 6" diameter with supporting lumber
Pre-assembled rafters
Special composite fascia trim
All necessary hardware
Step-by-step instructions

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Two Pole Palm Palapa over a BBQ

Our 6 inch diameter poles extend to 2 inch diameter pine rafters. The thatch roofing is hand woven Mexican rain-cape palm thatch.

Palapa sizes are a rough estimate because of the following. Your 7x14 foot palapa will have a 6 foot x 13 foot frame and we estimate the thatch to overhand the frame by 6 inches on all sides. If you were to measure from one side of the palapa to the other including the thatch you should measure around 7 feet x 14 feet. We estimate all of the Palm Palapas to have a 1 foot overhang. All our Palm Palapas will have a frame 1 foot smaller then the advertised overall size of the palapa.

The shape of the two pole palapa is in the shape of an oval and the 2 posts beneath are placed under the peak of each half round end.

The post spacing is measured from the center of the pole to the center of the other pole.

Top View of a Two Pole Palapa Diagram

Post Spacing: Custom sizes available upon request
Product ......................................... Post Spacing
7' x 14' Two Pole Palapa ................... 7 feet on center
9' X 18' Two Pole Palapa ................... 9 feet on center
12' x 24' Two Pole Palapa ................. 12 feet on center

General Tools and materials needed for installations:
Usually at least 2 people
Drill with screwdriver bit
Free standing ladder
Level
Wheelbarrow and shovel (depending on main pole installation method)
Cement (depending on main pole installation method)
* Sockets and wrench

Installation Difficulty:
3 (or 4) out of 5 - This means that this type of palapa is somewhat difficult to set up (Compared to the simplest.)
*Note: Installation difficulty increases proportionally with the size of palapa.

Basic Installation Instructions

1. Secure both Posts in the ground
2. Attach ridge beam and rafters to posts
3. Attach fascia trim and ribs
4. Secure pre-woven thatch pieces to frame

More detailed instructions come with kit

- Thatch & Matting Info Comparison Sheets PDF

Here are a few of the most popular accessories:

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.

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 Price Two Pole Mexican Palm Palapa Standard Options:

Main pole length: 10 feet (for in stands or surface mount through counter)
Fire Retardant Application: No
Wood Type: Pine
Wood Treatment: None
Rib Options: Redwood
Thatch Roof Layers: 2
Rope Kit: None

Main Center Post Lengths:

-If installing palapa into the ground using cement, choose the 12' main pole
-If installing a palapa into a BBQ island, a palapa stand or some other surface mount, choose the 10' long main poles.

Two Pole Palapa Diagram

This diagram shows the main posts extending approx. 2 ft. below ground level, the standard depth of installation when using concrete footings to anchor your palapa. 12 foot poles usually needed for this type of installation.

Fire Retardant Upgrade:

Palapa Structures treats each piece of thatch, front and back, according to the
fire retardant manufacturers' specifications. A Certificate of Fire Retardantcy
will be issued, if requested. You may present it to inspectors when required.
According to the lab testing data available the treated thatch archives a
classified A rating. Fire retardant adds a powdery white coating to the thatch.
Please see FAQ page for more information. If you add a 3rd layer of thatch
roofing you can add fire retardant to the 3rd layer.

Want to apply the fire retardant yourself? Follow this link: Fire Retardant.

Wood Treatment Upgrades:

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 preservative treatment penetrates into the wood to protect from the inside out and is not a top coat and will still allow the wood to weather. Clear preservative and stain can be combined for superior protection. If you add a stain treatment to your order please specify color of stain in the notes area during checkout i.e. cedar etc.
To add to cart simply click on the listed price below.

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Rib/Purlin Framing Options:

Our flat ribs are 2 ½" wide x ¼" thick and weigh less than 1 pound each. The flat ribs come standard on all Mexican Palm Palapas up to 14' in diameter. These pieces require that they be individually connected to the frame unlike the rounded ribs.

Our rounded rribs are custom made and help make the installation of a palapa easier. The flat ribs rest on top of each rafter, whereas the rounded ribs are wedged between each rafter, helping to space them correctly. The round is 1" thick and is cut out of our round 2" stock; this is done to match the round rafters and posts. Each piece is connected the the adjacent piece using a webbing material shown below. This upgrade seems to be a much sturdier option compared to the flat (1" thick vs. 1/4" thick.)

Thatch Roofing Layer Options & Replacements:

Each Mexican Palm Palapa structure kit includes 2 layers of thatch as a standard option. Having multiple layers of thatch helps the thatch to last longer, provides better shade and water protection as well as enhancing the overall look. When these items are ordered separately as a replacement; enough material to cover the specified structure size with 1 layer will be included. If multiple layers for replacements are desired; change the quantity to the desired amount of layers.

Do you need extra thatch to cover an existing structure or other project? Follow this link to the Mexican Palm Thatch Page.

Rope Kit Upgrade:
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" and is purely for aesthetic appeal. Rope kit comes pre-cut but not pre-attached.

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Do you have other ideas you want to try and just want uncut rope? Follow this link to the Rope Page. Many styles and sizes to chose from.

Order 2 Pole Mexican Palm Palapa: Guaranteed Lowest Price* - Custom Available

Product........................................... Price of Product (standard options)
7ft. x 14ft. Oval Mexican Palm Palapa Kit............. $1750.00
9ft. x 18ft. Oval Mexican Palm Palapa Kit............. $2200.00
12ft. x 24ft. Oval Mexican Palm Palapa Kit........... $3300.00
For Upgrade Option info Click "Options" tab above

Prices for Installation of Palapas

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.

Product .............................................. Base Price
7'x14' Two Pole Palm Palapa ............................ $600
9'x18' Two Pole Palm Palapa ............................ $700
12'x24' Two Pole Palm Palapa .......................... $850

- Thatch & Matting Info Comparison Sheets PDF

*Guaranteed low price: If you find an advertised price lower then ours or you get a written price quote that is lower then ours, will be beat their total price by 5%. Call for details and limitations.

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


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