If a wind catches the edge of the top leaf and bends it up the roof will leak.
Thatched palm leaf roof.
First they collect a whole bunch of nice coconut palm leaves which are all over the island.
So here s your step by step instruction for making a palm thatch roof.
Tiki thatch consists of dried palm leaves and is usually used on walls or on the roof of tiki huts.
Palm leaf thatch roofing is ideal for constructing outdoor tiki huts gazebos awnings roofings and other structures.
Sunset bamboo is pleased to bring you the original palm island thatch made from carefully hand selected commercial grade palm leaves our thatch roll thatch panels and thatch umbrella covers stand out for their ability to withstand rain wind and defend your roof against the fierce elements of nature by defecting harsh sunlight.
Hand woven from palm leaves in mexico our latin thatch offers great practicality to build tiki bar roofs or other tropical structures you can expect the roofing to last about 2 to 4 years in the canadian climate.
Their use is not only limited to aesthetic purposes but they can also prove to be highly water resistant if they are fabricated and arranged properly.
It gives a very authentic tropical feel to the huts regardless of how they are used.
The top poles are tied down and it s done.
With lots of choice for styles and colors pe leaf thatch is popular for customers who need to decorate their roof area in tiki hut resort hotel bbq for ocean countries.
The final tie down.
Handing up the top poles.