Facts about Thatch
Thatching is the craft of roofing that uses dry vegetation materials such as straw, palm leaves, or water reed weaved together to form a durable covering.
Thatched roofs date back to Europe from before the Middle Ages, but they are well recognized for their use in tropical climates from such places as Mexico, Fiji, and Hawaii to name a few.
Thatched roofs are naturally weather resistant because the dried materials do not absorb large amounts of moisture. They also stand up well against sun and wind making them great for backyard fixtures.
Ideas for Incorporating a Thatched Umbrella Kit into your Backyard Decor
Today, you often see thatch materials used in modern tiki culture decor because of its tropical look and feel. The use of thatched umbrella kits is an easy way to create this look yourself. Here are some ways to incorporate thatched umbrella kits in your backyard decor:
Tiki Bar – a thatched umbrella kit is perfect for a tiki bar because it goes with the tropical tiki culture look. There is nothing better than sipping mai tais under a thatched palapa. It is the next best thing to being on vacation sipping one from a resort bar.
Pool Umbrellas – turn your pool side umbrellas into thatched umbrellas in order to create a tropical vacation oasis. Besides creating a feeling of an exotic vacation, thatched umbrellas will create a significantly cooler environment than canvas.
Outdoor Kitchen – stay cool while you are attending to your barbeque. Besides their great look, thatched palapa umbrellas are great for outdoor kitchens and barbeque areas because they create shade and also allow the warm air from the grill to escape.
Luau Party – even if you don’t want to incorporate the tropical thatched look as a permanent fixture to your backyard decor, thatched umbrella kits can come in smaller sizes that are easy enough to install for your night’s luau and just as easy to take down and store for another day.
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