We are pleased to announce that through an association with Woodstock Lumber Yard, Palmex is now available locally in Bocas del Toro. Wade Roberts of Woodstock will act as sales agent and installer for the Province of Bocas. You can see the product displayed in front of his shop, as well as at the new info booth on the waterfront, right next to Starfleet.
The installation of the roof on the info booth is a bit of an historic moment, as it marks the arrival of the first thatch roof in Bocas Town since natural thatch was banned following the great fire of …

18/7/2010 Update: Here’s a better picture.
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We recently delivered our first Palmex roof in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, on Dolphin Bay. Here are some pictures.

“While designing my over-the-water house I really wanted to use palm thatched for its esthetic appeal.  However, with my past experience of short longevity, bugs and mildew of natural palms I thought I would be restricted to zinc.  When I discovered Palmex I thought I would give it a try.  We just installed it a few weeks ago and I am very pleased.  It was easy to install and looks great.” Chris White — Bocas del …