MAINTENANCE:

• Hose down thatch at least once a month to maintain it neat and clean.

• Good thatch will not require frequent maintenance

• Establish early on what condition the thatch is in – then appropriate work (if necessary).

• A thatch which looks thin is not necessarily a bad thatch

• The life of a thatch can be extended significantly by a timely and appropriate repair.

• Do not move around on your thatch unnecessarily. Do not allow others to do so

• Do not allow standing on the ridges or the use of ridges as working platforms

• All roofs, whether or not they are made of grass, are home to insects. Have your palapa fumigated once a year.

• **All types of our thatch can be fire-treated to Class-A or Class-B standards, necessary for interior and exterior commercial installations. We also offer fire-retardant for those who do not need it certified to Class-A or B ratings, but would like the added protection of having their thatch fire treated. Fire-treatment tends to add an extra year or two of longevity to the thatch, though is not guaranteed to do so. It is recommended that you re-treat your thatch every two years for full protection.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:

Palm leaves can leach a natural runoff when first exposed to rain. This runoff will spot the round and can be washed off with soap, a mild beach and water. To avoid spotting, the thatch should be thoroughly hosed down. This may be repeated a couple of times, until the excess residue is removed. Very rarely (almost never), light spotting of the palm material can occur. This is a normal and harmless mold and can be left alone with no ill-effect to the palm or can be partially removed by lightly spraying it with a mold-removing agent, then completely hosing it off with water.