Brisbane Thatch & Decks
"Bali Huts"

Important Information for new Bali Hut Umbrellas.

 

Bali Umbrellas

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What makes us different:

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We at Brisbane Thatch and Decks have been building, repairing and installing Bali Huts since 2003 and have seen many attempts by different thatching companies and even builders. In 2003 we teamed up with Oz Thatch, a thatching company that was already 7 years in the business. We learnt from the best and learnt even more from other builders and thatchers mistakes. Every time we do a site inspection or a repair we are always striving to find new ways to improve our quality even further. We have perfected our skills over the years and quite simply are the best at what we do. Ask any builder how many Bali huts they have built - they will say a handful at best. We on the other hand have done literally thousands and are still counting. Thatching companies have come and gone - we are the company with the most experience. We still see things that are unbelievably scary, interesting and innovative as we work our way through the huts of Brisbane. The best ideas we keep and use on our own Bali Huts.

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Supply Balinese Umbrellas Kits plus Installation.

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Brisbane Thatch and Decks custom build each and every Balinese Gazebo (Bali Hut) for our highly valued clients taking your requirements into account and we make sure our clients get the best quality materials and workmanship because we want you to refer us to your friends and family.

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We use BSA licensed installers and have a 25 year warranty on workmanship.

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Our frames are pitched correctly at 35 degrees to ensure the thatch does not retain water and any debris will roll off. Our Frames are double hipped to improve strength and mud-bug coverage. (The Mud-Bugs are the bundles of thatch covering the hip's and joints). Installing the Mud-bugs correctly prolongs the thatch and roof's lifespan. More importantly it looks ecstatically divine...

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We use 140x35 Face plates (Rings beams), 90x35mm hips and a double 90x35 hips on our smaller 2m to 2.5m Bali Umbrellas.

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Out rafters are spaced 500 - 650mm apart ensuring clean strait thatch lines and superior frame stability.

 

We Stain our frames Iron bark (a Rich Dark Brown) as standard but we may also use any other available colors like Black, Jarra or Merbau on our clients request. Black actually looks pretty amazing on our Bali Huts frames.

 

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We only use longer lasting A-grade Factory Made Alang Alang (Blade Grass) white string tightly woven thermal thatch. (We do not use local black string rice grass!).  The thatch will last 12 to 15 years but again, it's important to follow a few simple steps which our installers will go through with you during the handover. Our Balinese gazebos are basically maintenance free but we will always be there if any repairs need to be performed.

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Balinese Gazebos are 100% waterproof if installed correctly...

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We do not need to use a waterproof membrane because our frames are designed so that the mud-bugs and thatch last to its maximum potential lifespan.

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With our rectangular huts we build the ridge 140mm up in order to attach more thatch to the top of our huts and cover the top ends of the mud-bugs.

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We do not install mud-bugs on a stick like some of our rivals simply because it generally does not last longer than 5 years like so many we are repairing monthly. We do however double the hip rafters in order to secure the mud-bugs properly to last the lifetime of the thatch.

 

For our frames we use slow growing F7 hardness Slow growing New Zealand Radiata ruffed headed pine. H3 graded Copper Chrome Arsenic  (CCA) treated against white ant attacks, Timber Rot and weather conditions. Basically these frames will last a lifetime.

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Another reason we use Radiata pine is so that the 52mm galvanized staples securing the thatch to the timber penetrate timber and stick. When using hardwood, hardwood cracks, the staples bend and don’t hold as well as in Radiata Pine…

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For the post we use a variety round (200mm, 175mm, 150mm, 125mm posts) H5 graded CCA Treated Coppers Log Post. The post will last 50 plus years in-ground. Please note: There is unfortunately only one supplier of coppers log posts in the whole of Queensland. Due to demand they do sell the posts still wet. We do however buy the post in bulk and let it dry for at least 6 months to a year. If you install the post while still wet it may crack because it will dry out to quick. But it is only cosmetic, it does not compromise the strength and stability of the Balinese Hut. We can however fill the cracks with a acrylic sealer and it is as good as new and not visible.

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​Our hexagonal umbrellas are designed with a extended king post that allows us to install an additional ring of mud-bugs around the crown which again ensure our thatch last 70% longer than our competitors.

​We use a heavy duty Crown on our square post. Again stronger and more durable than the standard ones use by 60% of our competitors...

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The method we use for applying/installing mud-bugs (bundles thatch to cover hips) takes time and effort however the end result is far superior to our competitors. (We keep that a secret.)

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All out fasteners are galvanized.

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If you have any question please ask us, we have been installing and maintaining Bali huts since 2003 and would be delighted to help in any way we can.

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Have a good day

Johan

Brisbane Thatch and Decks