Thatchbor Thatch Tiles Our buildings and umbrella kits are thatched using Thatchbor Thatch tiles which are a natural product made from South African Cape reed. The thatch tiles can be fixed onto existing roof structures, they are also available as a DIY product and are ideal for theming your existing structures with Breeze Houses and the umbrella kits, bringing a whole new look to your outside space or can even be used indoors to create a thatched bar area. The thatch tiles have the added benefit that they are treated with Thatchbor fire retardant achieving a BS476 : Part 7 Class 2Y for fire retardancy. The tiles are pre-fabricated and created around a do-it-yourself idea and therefore make construction a simple procedure. The tiles can be clipped onto an 8mm diameter steel rod, rope or nailed onto a wooden batten. |
Features
| • 100% UVC protection and 99% waterproof | • Natural eco-friendly roof |
| • Cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter |
Thatchbor
The Thatchbor process is based on impregnating grass, reed or similar materials with an innovative new product. Called Thatchbor, this product combines biological, preservative fungicide and fire-retardant products.
The innovative aspect of Thatchbor is the treatment process. The wax layer on the surface of the grass and reed normally prevents the absorption of treatment products into the grass/reed system. Thatchbor has been specially developed for impregnation, which facilitates the penetration of Thatchbor right into the heart of the grass/reed stem, so providing full treatment of the grass/reed. Protection is permanent and leaching is minimal.
Thatchbor Tile Shapes & Fixings
| Standard Tile | Used to cover straight and round structures. |
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| Heavy Tile | Much denser, containing 50% more reeds. Used towards the very top of a circle and fans out much more than lower rows. | |
| Thatch Top Cone | Forms a cap on top of the roof or by cutting in half will close off two ends of an oval. | |
| Corner Tile | Gives adequate reed cover on the 90 degree corners of a ridge roof. | |
| Fixings | Ropes, screw eyes, and gate staples are all available. |
Features
| • Fire safety assurance together with prolonged durability against fungal decay and insect attacks. |
| • Tested in accordance with SABS, CSIR, DIN, and UL (modified) fire requirements. |
| • Pre-treatment of the grass by an impregnation process ensuring total thatch protection. |
| • Reduction in allergens. |
| • Permanent one-off treatment |
| • Minimal effects from leaching as the active ingredients are deposited inside the stem. |
| • Quality assurance monitored by the SABS and the CSIR |
| • Environmentally safe. |
| • Proper control of active ingredient uptake and retention levels. |
Fibre Thatch Tiles
Fibre Thatch® is a new innovation and is perfect if you want the look of traditional thatch with added life expectancy and minimal maintenance.
Fibre Thatch® is a simulated thatch and is made from UPVC Polymer and has the added advantage that it comes in an easy to use tile format. The tiles are fire retardant to BS476 Part 7 Class 1Y in the UK and a European DIN4102 Part 7 standard.
The tiles are very quick and easy to install, no special tools or skills are needed. The tiles can be clipped onto a 8mm diameter steel rod, rope or nailed onto a wooden batten. Use rust free nails of staples. The tiles are installed in layered courses. The minimum suggested pitch is 25 degrees, much lower than traditional thatch materials.
We recommend a sub-roof of marine ply and felt.
We also employ our own teams of trained installers and will be pleased to quote for supplying and installing tiles to your individual requirements.
Fibre Thatch Tile Shapes & Fixings
| Standard Tile | Used to cover straight and round structures. |
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| Thatch Top Cone | Forms a cap on top of the roof or by cutting in half will close off two ends of an oval. | |
| Corner Eave Tile | Covers 90 degree corners and can be used with or without an eave section. | |
| Eave Tile | Has a straight edge and is used instead of the eave section. Alternatively it can be used on the row above the eave section and creates an even denser thatch appearance. | |
| Eave Section | Forms a dense thatch on the bottom row and by trimming will fit a 90 degree corner | |
| Fixings | Ropes, screw eyes and gate staples are all available |
Dimensions
| Tile Shapes | Diameter | Width | Length | Depth | |
| Standard Tile | - | 800mm | 450mm | - | |
| Top Cone | 600mm | - | - | - | |
| Corner Eave Tile | - | 200mm | 260mm | - | |
| Eave Tile | - | 800mm | 260mm | - | |
| Eave Section | - | 400mm | 125mm | 110mm |
Features
| • Life expectancy a minimum of 50 years. | • 100% waterproof only when used with a suitable sub-roof. |
| • Exceptionally durable | • 100% UV protection |
| • Not susceptible to mould, rot or decay | • No fading of colour and no maintenance required |
| • Insects will not frequent a fibre thatch roof |