Pili Grass Roof

All with the same intention in mind to give your home or business the perfect tropical shade covering.

Pili grass roof.

Synthetic pili grass by endureed. 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. Europeans called it tanglehead because the mature seed heads have a tendency to tangle.

Pili grass is used in hawaii. These days there is a high demand for pili grass and alang alang thatching. You can use this unique tiki hut gazebo as an extension of your outdoor living space to put outdoor furniture or hammocks under. In hawaii lauhala and pili grass are used.

In dominica and fiji palm leaves are the most prevalent thatching materials. In europe traditional materials include reed and the less popular straw. Pili grass scientifically known as heteropogon contortus is one of 80 grass species believed to be native to the far west american islands. Bali s thatched roofs are usually made of alang alang or ijuk while sugar cane is a commonly used material in kenya.

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. Its scientific name is heteropogon contortus. In hawaiian pili means to cling or stick. And in florida traditionally we use our native sabal palm thatch.

Pili grass is also commonly called lule grass spear grass tanglehead and twisted beardgrass. Pili grass has been used for roofing buildings in hawaii. The blades of these grasses are tough and strong. It s embedded into the culture and history of hawaii.

1 6 8 pili was harvested by uprooting a bunch.