House, Lodge & lapa Thatching.
Specialist Thatch Roofing contractors in Durban, KwaZulu Natal since 2002.
Experience the timeless beauty and natural insulation of a thatched roof.
Our expert craftsmen install and maintain these eco-friendly roofs, providing your home with a unique character and energy efficiency.
Roof Thatching Methodolgy.
The Thatch roofing process.
We service the commercial, industrial and residential sectors offering quality roofing, thatching and waterproofing contracting services in Durban, and surrounding areas.
Thatch Roofs
New Thatch Structures.
- Rafters and roof trusses will be constructed in situ at 45° with poles of diameter.
- Rafters will be 100mm – 125mm, uprights and beams 125/150mm diameter.
- Pole spacing’s will not exceed more than 900mm between centres!
- Structural junctions will be bolted with either 10mm or 12mm galvanised rods.
- All poles will be CCA treated and conform to SABS standards.
- The battening will be CCA treated Xingu’s (laths) at 250mm centres.
Thatch Roof Capping
Thatch Capping.
- Thatch at the roof apex will be bent over the ridge of the roof and fixed to the opposite side of the existing gum pole laths.
- A cement mixture of 4:1 i.e. 2 wheelbarrows to 50kg bag will be used.
- 250 Micron plastic will be used as an underlay to the concrete and cut to cover the last stitch of twine only. A minimum space of 100mm will be created at the end of the capping to ensure that the cement mix binds with the underlying thatch.
- 25mm x 0.9mm netting wire to extend over entire width of capping.
- 50mm thick cement capping to extend over the last layer of thatch ensuring that the butt ends are secured by the capping (this ensures that birds are unable to pull the thatch from under the ridge). Capping to be floated to a smooth even finish.
- Expansion joints at no more than 3 meters apart.
- SABS fire retardant certification can also be provided.
Thatch Grass
Grass Specifications.
- The sprei laag (internal layer) will be selected long stemmed thatch which is cleaned by use of a nail comb.
- Only guaranteed frost cured, fully grown thatch grass of the Hyperrhenia Hirta species which has been cleared of all leaf and sheath residue and which is free of mould will be used.
- The thatching grass will be beige/yellow in colour and shall have a maximum body moisture of 10% to 15% by mass.
- Only straight pieces that have been cut above the first notch will be used.
- The grass will be 800mm to 1500mm in length, with the ends ranging from 2mm to 3.5mm diameter.
- We will ensure that all seed ends of back thatch (sprei laag) are covered thus ensuring the uniformity of the colour.
- All grass stems will be concealed by laths.
- Roofs will be thatched to a thickness of between 150mm – 200mm which is measured at right angles to the roof.
- All roof valleys will be fitted with galvanized valley liners, or aluminium in coastal areas.
- Stitching will be done using a double strand of sisal tar twine.
Need a Thatch Roofing Quote?
Roofing Unlimited can build you a new thatch roof, we also do thatching repairs, thatch capping and lapa construction in and around Durban, Kwazulu Natal.
Residential Home Roof and Lapa Thatching.
Recent Thatch Projects.
Some of our recent thatch roofing and lapa projects in Durban, and surrounding areas.
We prides ourselves on being your trusted roofing specialists, with a long track record of proven results and satisfied customers.
Contact us for all your Roofing, Thatching, Waterproofing, and Painting needs in Durban and surrounding KwaZulu Natal areas.
Roofing Specialists
Roofing Unlimited are your local roofing, thatching, waterproofing, and painting experts in Durban, and surrounding KwaZulu Natal areas.
Roofing Services
New Roofs
Roof Repairs
Thatching
Waterproofing
Torch on Solutions
Painting
Contact Info
Call us today to book a consult.
- Jean-Pierre Du Toit
- 082 330 8978
- info@roofingunlimited.co.za
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