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Archive for the ‘Thatch’ Category

artificial thatch roofing

The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Thatch Roofing

The Characteristics of Artificial Thatch Roofing Natural thatch roofing is beautiful, but it can be a lot of work to maintain. Don’t let the fear of constant upkeep and replacement keep you from installing your very own thatch roof covering on your next project!  Instead, we offer you artificial thatch roofing.  Artificial thatch roofing has […]

Restaurant Patio Designs

Top 4 Best Outdoor Restaurant Patio Designs for a Tropical Vibe

When it comes to creating vibrant restaurant patio designs with a tropical vibe, finding inspiration is easy. Refining a fantastic idea and shaping it into a practical reality is a little more challenging. At amaZulu Inc., we love creating tropical vibes even if you’re landlocked. We thrive on finding new natural and synthetic theming products […]

Zoo Construction Materials

Sustainable Zoo Construction Materials – Bamboo, Thatch & Eucalyptus

Today’s zoos do more than nurture, research and protect the animals in their care. They must also entertain and educate people. After all, every visit to a zoo is an opportunity to foster the public’s love of animals, encourage respect for nature, and build support for vital conservation efforts. See how bamboo, thatch & eucalyptus […]

Mobile Tiki Shack

Herb’s Mobile Tiki Shack – A Creative And Fun Way To Use amaZulu Products

amaZulu is a leading global supplier of thatch and bamboo materials for theme parks, zoos, resorts, water parks and so many other types of businesses.  We love working with businesses to add a tropical element to their property.  And then there’s Herb.  Herb had a dream of having an office on the beach so he […]

Tropical Themed Products

amaZulu is Now Completely Stocked for Season on Thatch, Bamboo and Eucalyptus Tropical Themed Products

Since 2002, amaZulu has built a business providing tropical-themed products such as bamboo, thatch and eucalyptus to architects, general contractors and project managers.  We also strive to listen to the needs of our customers.  We’ve heard lately that you love the quality of our tropical-themed products, but you need inventory NOW.  Okay, maybe not now, […]

Synthetic Thatch or Natural Thatch

Synthetic Thatch or Natural Thatch?

It was 4 years ago that we first posted a blog comparing natural thatch to synthetic thatch.  Durability, construction rating, and your budget are factors requiring serious consideration when choosing to install Synthetic Thatch or Natural Thatch. And 4 years ago, seeing the difference between synthetic thatch or natural thatch was easy. Great strides and progress […]

3 New Architectural Materials Solutions

Creativity and customer focus help drive amaZulu’s innovation with our architectural materials solutions. That means that one of our very best sources of ideas comes from our customers. And it is those ideas that drive much of our innovation. What do we mean by this? Here are 3 examples of new amaZulu, Inc. thatch and […]

sourcing natural thatch

Sourcing natural thatch in Indonesia delivers a delightful surprise

What I love most about my job is that I get to travel the world, sourcing natural thatch and other materials, from some of the most talented Artisans around the globe. It’s always an adventure as I am never sure what exactly I will find! No two pieces that are carved or weaved are ever the […]

natural thatched roofing

Natural thatch: It’s the natural choice

Are you considering natural thatch for your new resort, a zoo, a tropical hideaway, or even a tiki hut?  Here are our favorite natural thatch products that we offer.  You’ll see that natural thatch is a versatile, elegant solution. 3 basic kinds of natural thatch that we offer. 1. Mexican Palm Thatch Mexican Palm Thatch […]

artificial thatch roofing

Versatile Thatch Roofing – What You Need to Know

Thatch roofing has a long history that began with temporary shelters for nomadic peoples. Between 5000 and 1800 B.C., the first hunter-gatherers colonized the areas between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. As they built structures to live in,  a thatched roof covering was a premium choice for homeowners. This choice was due to readily […]