Tahiti Palm Thatch

Tahiti Palm Thatch

Tahiti palm thatch is also known as Tahitian palm thatch. Tahiti thatch gives a rustic but tropical, slightly tiered, chunky look to the roof structure.  Created from desert palm leaves that are bound together with nylon rope making a thick and full panel.  It is a natural, eco-friendly and sustainable material.  

Tahiti thatch can be used on new, existing or DIY tiki huts. The flexible binding allows the panel to bend and conform to unusual roof lines like round umbrella style frames, overhangs and awnings.  Can be used on a subroof but best application is an open frame.

Tahiti thatch offers extreme durability in the harshest of weather conditions. When applied as directed, Tahiti thatch is 98% waterproof.   Wind will flow through the thatch and open frame so there is little uplift. Enjoy your tiki hut any time of the year.    

• longevity is approx 4-5 years in wet climates, longer in dry climates
• Natural tan color
• 5-10 degrees cooler then canvas or shingle roofs
• fire retarding available
• 98% waterproof
• No maintenance or cleaning
• No need to cover for winter 
• Nationwide shipping available

Installation is a very simple process that anyone can do it themselves.  Tahiti thatch is installed in layered courses at 12″ on center, overlapping the previous course by 8-11″.  Minimum suggested pitch is 33 degrees but higher pitch increases longevity and waterproof ability. The thatch panels can be stapled, nailed or ziptied to battens or steel framing.  Nylon rope can be cut and retied if thatch needs to be sized. 

To get the amount of panels you will need for your project, divide your roof surface Length x width x 1.252 then divide by 3. each panel cover 3 sqft

Specs:

• 23-24″ long x 36″ wide