Synthetic Thatch for the Fiji Bure Roof and South Pacific Resorts
From the bure of Fiji to the island homes of Tahiti, the thatched roofs of the South Pacific are made for slow island days. ONETHATCH STRAW (TAHITIAN) recreates the relaxed, layered look associated with Tahitian palm thatch and Fiji thatching in a straw-style shingle. This synthetic thatch roofing brings true island character to resorts, restaurants and homes.
Each panel is made from UV-stabilised, recyclable HDPE and fixed with stainless roofing screws over a solid sub-deck. Lay the rows at 200 mm (about 8 in) spacing for a dense, even finish.
Highlights of ONETHATCH STRAW (TAHITIAN)
- Fire: the FR version is rated Class A to ASTM E108; the standard NFR version carries no fire rating.
- Weathering: passed 5,000 hours of ASTM G155 accelerated weathering at Micom Laboratories, Canada (report MI-25-17428-1), with no significant colour change.
- Low maintenance: HDPE does not rot or soak up rain, so there is no re-thatching cycle.
- 1000 × 680 mm panels in Sundried and Aged finishes.
- Lead time: 30 days for a 40 ft container.
- 20-year limited warranty on FR and NFR versions.
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A bure is the traditional Fijian house, crowned by a steep, thick roof of grass or palm thatch. Today the bure shape is loved by resorts across Fiji and the South Pacific, and ONETHATCH STRAW (TAHITIAN) gives it a synthetic thatch roof that keeps its island look without regular re-thatching.
Not exactly: they come from different island traditions, but both describe the relaxed, sun-washed look of South Pacific thatch. ONETHATCH STRAW (TAHITIAN) recreates the appearance associated with both in a straw-style panel, so the whole roof goes on quickly and evenly instead of leaf by leaf.
Fix the panels with stainless roofing screws over a solid sub-deck, laying the rows at 200 mm (about 8 in) spacing. Allow about 5 panels per m², and send us your roof drawing so we can calculate the exact quantity. Installation guidelines come with every order.
Yes, in the FR version, which is rated Class A to ASTM E108: specify it for commercial venues, HOA neighbourhoods or any structure near a grill or fire pit. The standard NFR version carries no fire rating, and the designer must still address appliance clearances and local fire requirements.
Production of a 40 ft container of ONETHATCH STRAW takes 30 days. Samples are free.
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