Pili Grass Roof

And in florida traditionally we use our native sabal palm thatch.

Pili grass roof.

In hawaii lauhala and pili grass are used. In hawaiian pili means to cling or stick. The blades of these grasses are tough and strong. In europe traditional materials include reed and the less popular straw.

1 6 8 pili was harvested by uprooting a bunch. Synthetic pili grass by endureed. Pili grass has been used for roofing buildings in hawaii. It s embedded into the culture and history of hawaii.

Its scientific name is heteropogon contortus. These days there is a high demand for pili grass and alang alang thatching. All with the same intention in mind to give your home or business the perfect tropical shade covering. Pili grass scientifically known as heteropogon contortus is one of 80 grass species believed to be native to the far west american islands.

In dominica and fiji palm leaves are the most prevalent thatching materials. Pili grass is used in hawaii. Bali s thatched roofs are usually made of alang alang or ijuk while sugar cane is a commonly used material in kenya. It s not clear if pili grass roofs are indigenous or were introduced from polynesia but this thatching has centuries of recorded use in the hawaiian islands.

We prefer the term pili grass though. Replicates authentic hawaiian thatched roofs pili grass is a common plant indigenous to hawai i. The soil roots and flowering spikes were trimmed and the pili bunch was ready for use. You can use this unique tiki hut gazebo as an extension of your outdoor living space to put outdoor furniture or hammocks under.

Whether indigenous or a polynesian introduction early hawaiians used pili as their first choice for thatching roofs and for its brown color neat appearance and pleasant odor.