Metal Thatched Roofing

Which are held in place by fixings.

Metal thatched roofing.

The breathability of the roof. Africa roofing supply both natural and synthetic materials for thatched buildings and structures. In southeast asia mangrove nipa palm leaves are used as thatched roof material known as attap dwelling. A zero maintenance solution that lasts over 50 years.

The type of fixing used depends on what the thatch is being attached to. Unlike natural thatch palmex synthetic thatch is much more durable. When thatch is being attached directly to the roof timbers. A false thatched roof made of cedar material provides a natural charm that blends in with its surroundings.

Alang alang imperata cylindrica thatched roofs are used in hawaii and bali. High humidity will shorten the life of your thatched roof. All of our synthetic palm thatching materials are crafted from the highest quality nylon resins to create the beauty of tropical palm thatching with added durability and fire resistance. Cape reed is a completely natural environmentally friendly south african thatch.

The most common type of thatching material used in the uk was straw either longstraw or combed wheat reed. It is made from high density polyethylene hdpe that is well known for its tensile strength and light weight. Dickie wright from rj wright and son master family thatchers explains the key elements to thatching a roof as he demonstrates his skills at the royal bat. Water reed 25 40 years.

There has been a trend towards fire proofing the underside of thatched roofing by installing rockwool slabs or spraying fire retardant onto the thatch but there are some concerns that the rockwool could impede airflow through the thatch thereby promoting rotting of the thatch and similarly there is a risk that fire retardant chemicals may also promote rotting of the thatch. Whether your home is situated in a forest or along a seaside false thatch will render your home with a natural elegance that is bound to be the envy of guests and onlookers. Water reed was used in wetland areas such as the counties of east anglia. A roof covered using the standard method of thatching consists of layers of thatch commonly known as courses.

In bali indonesia the black fibres of arenga pinnata called ijuk is also used as thatched roof materials usually used in balinese temple roof and meru towers. This led to a diversity of styles with different types of roof being characterised by the type of thatch. A single layered roof is created. The proximity of trees.

With a 20 year guarantee and 50 year lifespan you ll never have to worry about repairing or replacing your roof again.