Does My Palapa/Thatch Require a Great Deal of Maintenance?
No. When thatch is new and first exposed to the rain, the thatch sometimes leaches a natural runoff that can spot the ground, but washes right off. To avoid unnecessary cleanup, the thatch should be thoroughly hosed down a couple of times a year. In colder climates, with longer exposure to damp weather, mold may slightly build up on your Palapa/Thatching-simply spray the Palapa/Thatching with a bleach/water solution or a mild mold-a-cide.