When temperatures exceed 35°C (95°F), the quality of the roofing material becomes a key factor in outdoor comfort. This is where natural coverings truly stand out, providing a noticeably different experience from conventional synthetic materials.
Why Do Natural Roof Coverings Feel Cooler?
Africa Style's natural roofing materials—including Cape Reed, MakutiPalm, and Eucalyptus—offer much more than a distinctive aesthetic. Their structure is made up of natural fibres arranged to create a dense yet breathable surface.
Unlike synthetic materials, which tend to absorb solar radiation and store heat before releasing it underneath the structure, natural fibres allow air to circulate freely. This continuous airflow helps dissipate heat and creates a naturally cooler microclimate beneath the roof.
The result is a more comfortable outdoor environment, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
Up to 8°C Lower Perceived Temperature
Under particularly hot conditions, the perceived temperature beneath a natural roof covering can be up to 8°C lower than beneath conventional PVC or other synthetic roofing materials, thanks to the different thermal behaviour of natural fibres.
This means outdoor areas remain more enjoyable for longer periods, allowing guests to relax in greater comfort even during peak summer temperatures.
A Real Advantage for Hospitality Spaces
For hotels, resorts, campsites, beach clubs, restaurants, cafés and wellness facilities, thermal comfort is far more than a technical specification—it's an essential part of the guest experience.
An outdoor space that remains naturally cool encourages guests to spend more time outside, enjoy meals or relaxation areas comfortably, and perceive a higher overall quality of the environment.
Choosing the right roof covering is therefore not only an aesthetic decision but also an investment in guest wellbeing and satisfaction.
Where Nature Meets Outdoor Design
Africa Style's natural roof coverings are designed to combine authentic materials with the performance required by contemporary outdoor architecture.
Whether used for umbrellas, pergolas, gazebos or bespoke structures, Cape Reed, MakutiPalm and Eucalyptus create elegant outdoor spaces while naturally improving thermal comfort. Their organic appearance blends seamlessly with hospitality, wellness and residential projects, offering architects and designers a solution that is both functional and visually distinctive.
Because true luxury in summer isn't simply finding shade.
It's finding shade that naturally keeps you cool.