How to Use Synthetic Nipa for Bahay Kubo Roof Replacement
Philippines is a beautiful tropical tourism country, embracing lots of famous islands and beach landscapes. There are lots of bahay kubo buildings or nipa huts all over the country. The Bahay Kubo is a classic Filipino home, known for its use of local materials like wood, bamboo, and nipa grass roof. The open design promotes ventilation in the tropical climate. Walls are often woven bamboo or sawali. This structure not only provides shelter but also reflects the Filipino's harmony with nature and community spirit, embodying the "bayanihan" culture of communal cooperation. Anyway, with the time going, the natural nipa roof is not suitable for the decoration of traditional bahay kubo yet, as it is not safe, easy to catch fire and they will decay easily. As synthetic nipa roof is excellent for fire retardant, UV retardant and has great aesthetic value, it is used wider and wider in Philippines.
What is the applications of synthetic nipa roof:
The versatility and practicality of synthetic nipa thatch roofs in the Philippines are more and more admitted, offering not only the aesthetics of traditional thatch but also increased durability and safety. The applications of synthetic nipa thatch roof include:
1. Resorts and Hotels:
Synthetic nipa thatch roofs are ideal for resorts and hotels in tropical areas like the Philippines due to their durability, aesthetic appeal, and low maintenance. They can withstand intense UV exposure, fire, and harsh weather conditions, ensuring a perfect look for up to 15-20 years if correct material formula is followed during synthetic nipa thatch production.
2. Private Homes:
In the Philippines, synthetic nipa thatch materials are designed to capture the charm of natural nipa palm thatch while eliminating the associated risks, allowing people to enjoy a worry-free thatched roof for decades.
3. DIY Projects:
Synthetic nipa thatch roofs are easy to install, making them accessible for even novice DIY enthusiasts to build their own palapas or tiki huts.
4. Commercial Projects:
Synthetic nipa thatch roofs are suitable for projects of all sizes, from small backyard palapas to large-scale world-class waterfront resorts and private residences.
Is synthetic nipa thatch roof eco-friendly?
▧ In modern Philippine architecture, synthetic nipa thatch roofs are part of environmentally friendly materials, reflecting a respect for nature and forward-thinking design methods. These materials help regulate temperature, reduce energy consumption, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
▧ The use of synthetic nipa thatch roofs also echoes the focus on sustainability and energy efficiency in Philippine architecture. They provide better insulation by reducing the need for air conditioning, thereby reducing energy consumption.
▧ Synthetic nipa roof is using thermoplastic for production, they could be recycled for the other application after their lifespan ends.
Different choices of synthetic nipa thatch roof
In Philippines, different clients have different choices for their bahay kubo roof construction due to different clients' taste for the aesthetic standard. So, Beatles Co., supplies different types of synthetic nipa roof for Philippines clients:
This type of thatch is bigger leaves, more fluffy looking.
This type of thatch has smaller leaves, more straight looking.
How to purchase synthetic nipa roof from Beatles Co.,
We have some distributors in Philippines for different areas. So, clients could contact our distributor to know more details of our synthetic nipa thatch roof. Or, clients could purchase from Beatles Co., directly too. Distributors could help you arrange the import process, installation, etc.
The order processes normally are like below:
Installation of sub-roof
As most synthetic nipa roofs are not waterproof (except synthetic palm thatch roof) compared with natural nipa grass roof, so, to avoid water leakage during raining days, it is better to install sub-roof on the bottom, some solutions include:
▧ Plywood + Waterproof membrane
▧ Install corrugated metal roof on the bottom, then synthetic nipa roof
Installation of synthetic nipa
Synthetic nipa installation is very easy, we could send you our installation manual for your reference. Need to install waterproof materials on the bottom at first, then fix synthetic nipa to the roof with materials such as screws or steel wire mesh.