Designed for resorts, theme parks and tropical spaces that demand more. Totally waterproof, maintenance free and guaranteed for 20 years.
Designed for resorts, theme parks and tropical spaces that demand more. Totally waterproof, maintenance free and guaranteed for 20 years.
Designed for resorts, theme parks and tropical spaces that demand more. Totally waterproof, maintenance free and guaranteed for 20 years.
Imagine a world where your tropical sanctuary remains pristine year after year, free from the grueling cycles of traditional maintenance. With NIPA Palma, you're not just choosing a roof, you're making a long-term strategic investment that eliminates the hidden burdens of natural palm. Forget the recurring costs of fumigation, the constant cleanup of organic debris in your pool or deck, and the anxiety of fire hazards or costly repairs after each hurricane season. Our high-performance synthetic palm offers the rustic and authentic soul of a luxury resort with zero maintenance, ensuring that this is definitely the last time you will have to roof your property.
Imagine a world where your tropical sanctuary remains pristine year after year, free from the grueling cycles of traditional maintenance. With NIPA Palma, you're not just choosing a roof, you're making a long-term strategic investment that eliminates the hidden burdens of natural palm. Forget the recurring costs of fumigation, the constant cleanup of organic debris in your pool or deck, and the anxiety of fire hazards or costly repairs after each hurricane season. Our high-performance synthetic palm offers the rustic and authentic soul of a luxury resort with zero maintenance, ensuring that this is definitely the last time you will have to roof your property.
Easy to install, ideal for both small projects such as backyard palapas and DIY tiki huts, as well as large-scale projects including world-class resorts and private residences. Perfect for synthetic thatch roofing.
Project: Luxury Eco-Resort, Caribbean
Designed to exceed the most demanding international hospitality standards, NIPA Synthetic Palm is the ultimate solution for the Caribbean and areas of high sun exposure. Our advanced technology offers superior resistance to UV rays, fire and extreme climates, guaranteeing impeccable tropical aesthetics without the risks of natural palm. With a 20-year warranty, it is the smart investment for resorts and theme parks seeking luxury, safety and zero maintenance costs.
Project: Private Author's Residence, Pacific Coast
Bring the charm of nature into your home with the durability of modern engineering. NIPA Synthetic Palm materials are designed to replicate the texture and movement of real palm, completely eliminating the presence of insects, mold, mildew and the risk of fire. Enjoy the peace of mind of a timeless roof that does not require constant replacement. The preferred choice of architects in Latin America for residential projects that fuse organic design with maximum longevity.
Project: Tiki Hut and DIY Social Areas
Transform your backyard or deck into a tropical paradise without the hassle. Our NIPA plastic palapa shingles are so easy to install that anyone can build their own professionally finished palapa, gazebo or bar area. Ideal for quick remodeling projects, our shingles are lightweight, weather resistant and maintain their original color for decades. Create your personal retreat with five-star resort quality.
NIPA synthetic palm has been designed and tested in the United States, ensuring superior performance for the demanding tropical conditions of South America.
Fire resistance (Class A): Certified under ASTM E108 Class A, the highest worldwide, offering maximum fire safety, unlike natural palm.
Protection against pests and mildew: It does not attract insects, rodents or birds, and is completely immune to mold and rot, ensuring a clean and durable roof.
Resistance to wind and tropical storms: Certified to withstand 260 km/h winds, ideal for high humidity climates and hurricane seasons in South America.
Choosing the right synthetic palm matters-especially for resorts, villas, beach clubs, restaurants and any palapa-style roof where guests see details up close. NIPA® Palma is designed to look more natural, install faster and deliver consistent quality straight from the source.
Nature doesn't repeat itself-and neither does NIPA® Palm. Our synthetic palm panels are manufactured with two different molds to reduce visible pattern repetition (especially from below, where the palm is most visible). The blend of multiple natural tones creates depth, shadows and subtle movement for an organic finish that doesn't look “manufactured”.
NIPA® Palma offers some of the largest palm roofing panels on the market, covering more area with fewer pieces. That means fewer fasteners, wider batten spacing, faster installation, cleaner lines and less shipping volume-reducing the total installed cost without losing the premium aesthetics of the palapa.
NIPA® Palma has been third-party tested for high performance against wind, fire and UV exposure. Designed for demanding tropical climates, it offers long-term color stability and a clean, premium finish-with quality controlled by the manufacturer from start to finish.
NIPA® tropical hotel ceilings is the manufacturer, not a reseller. That means tighter quality control, consistent production, custom color matching and quick turnaround times-plus more competitive pricing for your project. When you choose NIPA® Palma, you work directly with the source.
The NIPA synthetic palm system has been designed to recreate the organic aesthetic of the traditional palapa, integrating advanced polymer technology to provide the ultimate roofing solution. Unlike natural fibers, NIPA combines rustic beauty with 100% waterproof engineering, eliminating the constraints of constant maintenance.
NIPA Palma can be installed directly over joists or battens, eliminating the need for costly wooden sub-ceilings.
Its geometric flexibility allows the palm to adapt to any deck design, from Balinese umbrellas to large-span roofs in luxury resorts.
In the Caribbean and Latin America, palapa aesthetics don't just decorate: they sell experience (shade, breeze and an authentic tropical look). With NIPA® synthetic palapa, you can achieve that look in resorts, hotels, beach clubs, villas and restaurants, with a more stable, cleaner and low-maintenance operation. Explore real projects that demonstrate how NIPA® faux palapa combines visual authenticity and high performance in a wide variety of applications, from luxury resorts to residential spaces. The inspiration gallery shows what's possible in different environments, scales and design styles: modern palapas, tropical terraces, pool areas, roof lounges and more.
At Nipa Palma, we are a leading global manufacturer, specialized in transforming architectural projects with the highest quality synthetic palm. We are not just a supplier; we are your strategic partner in the creation of durable, aesthetic and maintenance-free tropical roofs.
Local Presence and Stock throughout Latin America: As a direct manufacturer with a worldwide presence, NIPA plastic palapa redefines tropical architecture through high-strength synthetic palm solutions. Our global infrastructure allows us to offer local stock and specialized equipment in key markets such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia and Jamaica, guaranteeing immediate response and technical support in your own language.
Post-Sales Support and Installation Training: Our commitment to your project does not end with product delivery. We provide on-site technical training to ensure that the installation process meets the highest standards of quality and aesthetics. We oversee that every detail is executed correctly, ensuring maximum durability and optimal return on your investment.
Our NIPA synthetic palm shingles capture all the natural beauty and rustic textures of traditional tropical roofs, combined with the incredible performance of composite resins. When it comes to quality and craftsmanship, no one does it better.
Length: 93 cm
Width: 70 cm
Thickness: Approx. 1.omm.
Recommended exposure: 22cm
Installed at 22 cm: 0.186 m2
Minimum Lateral Overlap: 5 cm
Minimum Roof Slope: 18°.
Nails per Panel: 7
Waste: 10%
m² per box: 11
m² per pallet: 370
m² per 20' container: 3000
m² per 40-foot container: 6000
