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Class A certification
Tested to ASTM E108 Class A, the highest fire-resistance rating worldwide — enabling palapa roofs on code-restricted projects.
Why synthetic
Six reasons architecture studios specify it.
Third-party verified performance, controlled aesthetics and predictable operation for two decades.
02
Two-mold realism
Manufactured with two different molds and a blend of natural tones to remove visible pattern repetition, especially seen from below.
03
Zero maintenance
No fumigation, no partial replacement, no sweeping fallen fiber. Operating cost disappears from day one.
04
Large-format panels
Among the largest panels on the market: fewer pieces, fewer fasteners and faster installation, lowering total installed cost.
05
Wind and humidity
Certified to 160 mph and immune to mold and rot: engineered for hurricane season and the Costa Rican coastline.
06
Straight from the maker
NIPA manufactures; palm.cr installs and supports in Costa Rica. Custom color matching, regional stock and on-site technical support.
NIPA® technical sheet.
Dimension, coverage and ordering data for your specification file.
01
Dimensions
- Length
- Width
- Thickness
- Recommended exposure
02
Coverage
- Installed at 22 cm
- Min. side overlap
- Minimum slope
- Nails per panel
- Waste
03
Ordering
- m² per box
- m² per pallet
- 20 ft container
- 40 ft container
NIPA synthetic thatch vs. natural palm.
| Criteria | NIPA synthetic | Natural palm |
|---|---|---|
| Service life | 20+ years, warrantied | 3 to 5 years |
| Maintenance | None | Periodic fumigation and re-thatching |
| Fire | Class A (ASTM E108) | Highly combustible |
| Pests and mold | Immune | Insects, rodents, fungus |
| Wind | Certified 160 mph | Frequent partial loss |
| Look at 10 years | Color stable | Gray, uneven, with gaps |
| Pool cleanliness | No loose fiber | Constant organic debris |
