Bali huts & gazebos
Re-roof an existing hut or build new.
Alfresco & outdoor rooms
Shade structures, awnings, outdoor kitchens.
Spas & pool areas
No condensation, ideal for wet areas.
Commercial & resort
Resorts, shopfits, hospitality venues.
Viro or One Thatch — which is right for your project?
Both are maintenance-free, UV-stabilised and built to outlast natural thatch — no rot, no shedding, no annual upkeep — with a 20+ year lifespan.
Viro Synthetic
A long-lasting alternative to natural Bali and African thatch, in a flexible tile.
- Material: UV-stabilised synthetic, 780 × 600mm flexible tile
- Install method: Clip, staple or nail onto existing structures
- Weatherproofing: 95% waterproof, or 100% with membrane tile
- Lifespan: Expected 20+ years, no shedding
- Best for: Retrofitting Colorbond roofs & natural-look Bali huts
- From: $19.95 sub-tile · $41.95 clipped tile · $45.95 with membrane
One Thatch Synthetic
Weathered fan-palm finish, lightweight, with pre-bend folding lines for easy DIY.
- Material: UV-stabilised synthetic palm, 100% recyclable
- Certification: Class A fire-rated option (ASTM E108); cat-5 wind to 200km/h
- Weatherproofing: Chemical, UV, mould, rot & insect resistant
- Lifespan: Expected 25+ years, maintenance free
- Best for: Councils, resorts, licensed venues & fire-rated builds
- From: $16.95 tile · $19.95 fire-rated tile
Bamboo Look Aluminium Rail
One Thatch Hip Piece - Weathered Sold out
One Thatch Hip Piece - Weathered (Fire Rated)
One Thatch Standard Piece - Weathered
One Thatch Standard Piece - Weathered (Fire Rated)
Two synthetics. One tropical result.
Synthetic thatch does something natural thatch can't — it delivers the tropical look with none of the upkeep. UV-stabilised and maintenance free, it won't rot, shed or fade, and stands up to sun, storms and salt air year after year. It's the reason resorts, councils and homeowners are choosing synthetic for roofs built to last 20+ years.
We supply two kinds, and which you choose comes down to the look you're after and how you want to install it.
Tested & certified
One Thatch is independently tested and certified against international standards for fire, weather, wind and mould.
Fire Retardant
- Test
- GB 8624 / ASTM E108
- Certified by
- SGS & Intertek
- Result
- Tested and certified Class B1 (GB8624) and Class A (ASTM E108) fire-resistant.
Weather Resistant
- Test
- ISO 4892-3 (2000 hrs)
- Certified by
- TÜV SÜD
- Result
- Chemical and UV resistant, with excellent colour-fastness.
Wind Resistant
- Test
- ASTM D3161
- Certified by
- TÜV SÜD
- Result
- Withstands category-5 hurricane winds of up to 200km/h.
Mould Resistant
- Test
- ASTM G21-96
- Certified by
- Intertek
- Result
- Highly mould, rot and insect resistant.
Certification applies to One Thatch synthetic palm. Fire-rated option certified Class A to ASTM E108.
Built to last
Viro Thatch is a UV-stabilised synthetic alternative to natural Bali and African thatch, engineered for a long, maintenance-free life.
Waterproof
- Test
- 95% waterproof
- Certified by
- 100% with membrane tile
- Result
- Flexible tile clips, staples or nails onto existing structures.
Wind Resistant
- Test
- Wind-rated tile
- Certified by
- Secured fixing system
- Result
- Holds firm in exposed and coastal positions with no shedding.
UV Stabilised
- Test
- 20+ year lifespan
- Certified by
- UV-stabilised synthetic
- Result
- Colour-stable finish that won't fade, rot or shed over time.
Maintenance Free
- Test
- No annual upkeep
- Certified by
- Won't rot or shed
- Result
- Natural Bali-thatch look with none of the ongoing maintenance.
Figures reflect Viro Thatch synthetic tiles. Membrane tile achieves 100% waterproofing.
Where Synthetic Thatch goes to work.
Synthetic thatch roofing suits everything from backyard Bali huts and pergolas to poolside cabanas, resort bars and event stages. Maintenance-free and UV-stabilised, it delivers an authentic tropical look with a 20+ year lifespan — no shedding, rotting or annual upkeep. Explore the applications below to see where One Thatch and Viro synthetic thatch work best.
Home Bali Huts & Pergolas
Umbrellas
Commercial Venues
Stage Decor & Festivals
Pop up Bars
Commercial Bar Installations
Thatch roofing questions, answered.
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One Thatch has an expected 25+ year lifespan and Viro Thatch 20+ years — both UV-stabilised and designed to significantly outlast natural thatch, with no annual maintenance.
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No. Both products are maintenance free — they won't rot, shed or attract pests, and never need the topping-up natural thatch requires.
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Yes. One Thatch is available in a fire-retardant tile and hip/ridge piece, certified Class A fire-resistant to ASTM E108 (and Class B1 to GB8624) by SGS & Intertek.
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Viro Thatch is 95% waterproof, or 100% with the interlocking membrane tile. One Thatch is wind-resistant to category-5 hurricane winds of up to 200km/h (ASTM D3161) and highly mould, rot and insect resistant.
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Yes. One Thatch reproduces the rugged charm of natural fan-palm leaf in a weathered finish, and Viro replicates the look of Bali thatch — both designed down to fine detail.
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Minimum 30 degrees for Bali thatch, with rafter spacing of up to 300mm for viro. One thatch is more flexible but will require aluminum bamboo look alike railing
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We deliver Australia-wide, with freight calculated at checkout or quoted for larger orders.
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Yes — but is not as cool as natural thatching which is cooler up to 10 degrees in summer, with no condensation underneath, which is why it suits alfresco areas and spas so well.
The specialist choice, delivered nationwide
Direct importer pricing
We import ourselves, so you're not paying a middleman.
20+ years importing thatch
Supplying Australian backyards and resorts since 2001.
Built to Australian standards
Our huts and gazebos are designed and manufactured here.
Delivered Australia-wide
Freight calculated at checkout, anywhere in the country.
Free quotes
Tell us your structure and we'll price the job.
Installation network
DIY it, or lean on our network of trusted contractors.
Loved in backyards across Australia
"Had the original straw roof removed and the replacement final product is perfect. I no longer spend hours picking up straw from the ground! The team were professional, friendly, and very helpful. They made the whole experience special and stress-free. Fantastic craftsmanship and very fair pricing."
"If I could give Island Outdoors 10 stars I would, From the quote to the install, the communications were spot on, this company was a pleasure to deal with, having no hiccups at all, and all done prior to and straight after Xmas. You should all be proud of your company and its workers"
"Have no hesitation in recommending Island Thatch. My new Bali Hut looks even better than I had imagined and their service was impeccable. I'm a very happy customer."