Nipa Thatch Roof

Whether you are looking for the elegance of our elephant grass that gently sways in the breeze or the rustic island charm of our tahiti thatch palm frond panels thatched shelters are the most beautiful and practical choice for creating a relaxed low maintenance exotic or.

Nipa thatch roof.

Commonly seen in the hinterland communities in bohol as well as in the lowland communities are nipa huts locally known as payag or bahaykubo. Palm your way right into a long lasting maintenance free environment with palmex. It is very useful in hot weather and therefore very common in mexican beaches such as in acapulco. Nipa thatch roofs nipa is a palm leaf that has been used as roofing material for centuries in the philippines.

A nipa hut is an icon of philippine culture as it represents the filipino value of bayanihan which refers to a spirit of communal unity or effort to achieve an objective. If you are looking for a green solution thatch is the best option for your roofing needs. One of the important plants and a valued resource in bohol and all over the philippines is the nipa a mangrove palm which could be used as roofing as well as walling of houses. Thus making it easier for the nipa huts to be moved if needed.

From simple gazebo or impressive structure of hotel mansion to most unusual modern day facilities a nipa roof is synonymous with protection comfort and pleasure but also of convenience cost effectiveness and efficiency. Palmex international is pleased to be contributing to the ongoing revival of synthetic nipa and to the growing popularity of synthetic nipa by offering a unique and patented line of roofing material. We are the largest supplier of thatch roofing in the united states with over 2 million square feet of thatch installed in hotels resorts theme parks zoos restaurants bars tiki huts and cabanas all over the world. The leaves that make up the thatched roof allow hot air to flow upward reducing heat and humidity.

The thatched roof is often made of nipa anahaw or some other locally plentiful plant. Provides natural climate control. The insulating properties of these leaves are incredible and still match and even surpass some modern insulating materials. As a prominent leader in the synthetic nipa thatch roof industry our commitment is to focus on research and development of durable high quality synthetic nipa with a strong implication towards responsible green.