Introducing Dura-Thatch™

Tikimundo.com is proud to be Palmex International's exclusive US
distributor of Dura-Thatch™ Thatch with the look and feel of natural thatch and Palmex's 20 year warranty against fading, loss of texture and waterproofing. Dura-Thatch™ is easy to install, environmentally friendly and with a 20 year warranty, cost effective!

Do you currently own a Tiki Hut? Native craftmanship is a beautiful thing, each structure a unique work of art. Unfortunately, working with natural materials does have its drawbacks. Although beautiful when constructed properly, natural thatch can be very maintenance intensive. The maintenance cycle varies based on the type of thatch used, the roof pitch, the degree of shade or exposure and the kinds of materials used for the thatching.
Weather can also play a big part in the maintenance cycle of your thatch. Natural thatch is an organic material that is susceptible to decay and decomposition which begins shortly after installation. Precautions must be taken to minimize the possibility of any of these processes taking place. In warm, wet climates thatch is prone to fungal attacks. Windy or cold areas will also take their toll on natural thatch. Insects and birds can also take their toll on natural thatch.

Now there is an alternative to natural thatch! Tikimundo’s Dura-Thatch™ is manufactured from space-age polymers making it almost indestructible.
Dura-Thatch™ is a modern, robust and practical thatch material that was designed with a specific goal in mind: to revolutionize roofing by creating a permanent substitute for the majority of natural leaves used for thatch throughout the world. These endangered and fragile leaf species, such as the Palapa, Palma Cana and Sabal palm leaves have too short a life-span to be considered a profitable long-term investment, needing re-thatched every 3 to 5 years.

Dura-Thatch™ can be nailed or screwed to wood frames, such as a native hut. It can also be applied over wood sheathing, corrugated metal, finished siding or asphalt shingles. Anyplace you wish to combine the look of a natural structure with the confidence of a long term guarantee, you can apply our authentic yet durable plastic thatch.

Natural Palm vs Dura-Thatch™ (PDF)

Dura-Thatch™ has two unique styles to choose from.

Please click a link below to view application examples.

Contact our Tiki Team to bring a little of the tropics to you!

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