Joglo an Artist Impression

A History

The Joglo originates from the central island of  Java in Indonesia and has been used for centuries in the construction of Javanese Houses.  With Teak being a natural product in abundance, the Joglo is crafted to form the internal structure of a Javanese House. Its purpose is to hold up the roof structure but also serve as a greeting area for guests as well as dining and cooking. It was therefore important that it impressed upon visitors with it beautiful carvings underlying the households status. Many Joglos are still found in Javanese houses today.

The Sizes

Joglos come in a range of designs however the sizes are based on the number of cells. A

A Joglo on our Stand at Index in Dubai

 cell is one of the square carvings on the roof ceiling. Joglos range from 2 cells, 4 cells and even 6 cells.

Joglos in the 21st Century

Joglos have been adopted in the west for a range of uses. Serving as an outdoor shading area very much like the tropical gazebo. These large structures can be found in Palaces and sumptuous private residences. Lately they have been found inside restaurants to add a unique ambiance to the dining scene. They have even been used as car ports. Falaknaz - the Warehouse can supply Joglos to customers in Dubai and the UAE. We can even customize designs and sizes to suit customers requirements.

Canvas Gazebo in Dubai

In the second part of this two part blog, we take a look at our alternatives to grass roofed gazebos marketed by the Falaknaz the Warehouse LLC here in Dubai.

Wooden Shingles are very practical in the Gulf Climate, they are made from thin strips of extremely hard wood which will not rot or deteriorate. The shingle tiles are laid in an overlapping method just like clay or concrete roof tiles but are of course very lightweight and therefore more suitable for lightweight garden gazebos.

The roof of a shingle gazebo will require no maintainance apart from occasional washing to remove dust or sand during the dry months.

We have supplied shingle gazebos to 5 star hotels as well as to villas in New Dubai.

We developed our canvas and hardwood gazebos for the gulf market back in 2000 and we have supplied many units to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. Using the high quality bengkirai hardwood structure, our canvas roof gazebos are constructed with 2 stage roofs to prevent uplift forces from lifting off the roof in windy conditions.

We have supplied large canvas gazebos with roofs up to 40 sq meters in size.

Stephen Foot is the Marketing Manager of Falaknaz The Warehouse LLC Dubai. You can visit the site at www.falaknazthewarehouse.com

Balinese Bale Gazebo by the pool

The Balinese “bale” or grass roofed Gazebo is synonymous with tropical living and has become a popular feature used as a shade structure in back  gardens in the Gulf.

Viewed whilst holidaying in a tropical paradise such as Bali, it seems Idyllic but many many wonder if it is really suited to the climatic conditions of this region.

Falaknaz The Warehouse LLC have imported these structures since 1996 and our first gazebo is still in excellent condition and giving service in a garden in Barsha!

This is largley due to the quality of the material we use and the processes during manufacture which are specified with gulf conditions in mind.

First we use Bengkirai wood for the main structural elements and decking. Bengkirai is a very hard and durable wood, far superior to the commonly used meranti and much more resistant to termite attack. All that is required to keep your Balinese gazebo looking fresh and clean is a re-varnish after 18 months or so which we are happy to do as part of our after sales service.

Whether you choose a grass or a shingle roof,you need have no concerns regarding durability. In the dry ambient conditions of the Gulf, your roof will survive much longer than in the tropics. After 10 years we can attest that the only danger comes from nesting birds.

Stephen Foot is the Marketing Manager of Falaknaz The Warehouse LLC Dubai. You can visit the site at www.falaknazthewarehouse.com