Pili Grass Roof

In hawaii lauhala and pili grass are used.

Pili grass roof.

Synthetic pili grass by endureed. And in florida traditionally we use our native sabal palm thatch. Pili grass scientifically known as heteropogon contortus is one of 80 grass species believed to be native to the far west american islands. In hawaiian pili means to cling or stick.

In dominica and fiji palm leaves are the most prevalent thatching materials. This grass belongs in the genus heteropogon and the species contortus. Its scientific name is heteropogon contortus. Pili grass is used in hawaii.

In europe traditional materials include reed and the less popular straw. We prefer the term pili grass though. These days there is a high demand for pili grass and alang alang thatching. 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.

Replicates authentic hawaiian thatched roofs pili grass is a common plant indigenous to hawai i. 1 6 8 pili was harvested by uprooting a bunch. All with the same intention in mind to give your home or business the perfect tropical shade covering. The blades of these grasses are tough and strong.

The soil roots and flowering spikes were trimmed and the pili bunch was ready for use. Bali s thatched roofs are usually made of alang alang or ijuk while sugar cane is a commonly used material in kenya. Pili grass has been used for roofing buildings in hawaii. Pili grass is also commonly called lule grass spear grass tanglehead and twisted beardgrass.

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