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AFRICA STYLE Makuti: the excellence that win over the straw

AFRICA STYLE Makuti: the excellence that win over the straw

Among all outdoor natural coverings, the Kenyan coconut palm leaf 'Makuti' by AFRICA STYLE stands out for its superior quality, resistance and originality, contrary to the straw. The wide and thick leaves - selected for maximum thickness and durability - are processed in modular tile format for exotic and functional outdoor roofing.

Natural materials for outdoor: the smartest choice of AFRICA STYLE Cape Reed

Natural materials for outdoor: the smartest choice of AFRICA STYLE Cape Reed

With the realization of outdoor spaces, sustainability and functionality stand out and merge in AFRICA STYLE natural coverings. In particular, the authentic South African Cape Reed is a durable and versatile material for any outdoor context. Its warm and elegant look, the quality of the raw material and the ease of installation grant originality and handiness together.

Natural roofing materials: everything you need to know

Natural roofing materials: everything you need to know

Almost protagonists in construction and furniture field, AFRICA STYLE natural materials stand out for their superior quality and resistance thanks to a careful selection and processing of raw materials. South African Cape Reed (an elastic but high-performance wood shrub) and the 'Makuti' coconut palm leaf from Kenya offer fresh, durable and 100% exotic-looking coverings.

Wood and design: how to integrate the natural style in your outdoor spaces

Wood and design: how to integrate the natural style in your outdoor spaces

AFRICA STYLE South African Eucalyptus grandis timber represents the perfect mix between aesthetics and structural performance, which makes it ideal for pergolas, terraces and outdoor cladding. Indeed, it offers great resistance to weather conditions, moulds or insects thanks to its pressure treatment, and ensures durability thanks to the C30 resistance profile of its characteristic round section.

From nature to architecture: the beauty of timber in outdoor structures

From nature to architecture: the beauty of timber in outdoor structures

The interest in structural-use timber is growing because of its sustainability and lightness compared to traditional materials. The AFRICA STYLE South African Eucalyptus grandis timber stands out for its mechanical and aesthetic properties - round section qualified for structural use, rapid growth, high density, strength and versatility - together with a wide range of possible applications.