Gazebos are popular additions to commercial properties because they’re simple, practical, and visually appealing. These structures offer an affordable way to add a bit of shelter or designate a specific spot for a certain activity. They’re ideal as a distinctive entrance, a notable information booth, or an easy-to-locate transportation hub. Do you need to create […]
The sun is strong stuff, so shade is an important asset. When your outdoor entertaining area lacks shade, a tiki hut is a naturally appealing solution. Tiki huts provide the perfect blend of fun and ambiance to unwind. Many commercial properties such as restaurants, resorts, and theme parks find that installing tiki thatch roofing on […]
With a casually lush look that invites relaxation, a palapa umbrella is a popular pick among those who appreciate natural beauty. Why not think bigger? Palapa materials are a fabulous way to create rooftops for a wide range of structures. Palapa roofs are highly sought after for restaurants, resorts, hotels, theme parks, water parks and […]
An artificial or synthetic palm thatch roof offers the ideal mix of beauty and practicality. You get the lush look of natural thatch with material advantages like increased durability, pest-resistance and longevity. However, it’s a mistake to assume that if you’ve seen one synthetic thatch, you’ve seen them all. At amaZulu Inc., we offer four […]
Having fun in an Orlando water park may be easy, but creating a stunning, world-class vacation destination that offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement takes ingenuity, creativity and a willingness to ensure that every detail is just right. That’s why Universal Creative, the team behind Universal’s Volcano Bay, enlisted the services of amaZulu, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Even though thatch is a beautiful and unique material for both residential and commercial roofs, sometimes it gets a bit of a bad rap. Well, at amaZulu, we love thatch and don’t want to see its name squandered all over the internet, so we decided to clear up some of those harsh myths floating around […]