Fire Retardant For Thatch Roofs South Africa

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Fire retardant for thatch roofs south africa.

Thatch africa thatch port elizabeth for thatching of lapas roofs repairs fire retardant. Thatch fire guard can be applied to thatch roofing and other thatch surfaces. Extensive research was carried out to formulate high quality products that can be sold at a competitive price. Fire protection chemicals was established in 2007 based on 35 years of combined experience in the fire retardant industry.

If your lapa thatch is within 4 5m from the boundary or within 9m from any other building on the same site you are required by law to fire protect as well as obtain a rational design fire design issued by a competent person. Thatch bamboo koa cyoress roof thatching tiki hut thatching. Fire is a major risk in thatch homes and once it catches alight a home can burn to the ground in less than 7 minutes. Micon thatchsayf was developed in south africa by the council for scientific and industrial research csir to provide environmentally safe and effective fire protection of a thatch roof.

Welcome to fire shield fire is a major risk in thatch homes. Thatch africa was established in 2001 and is a young and dynamic business with a clear mission statement. Apply with brush or roller. Treat before during or after construction.

If your thatch roof is within 4 5m from the boundary wall or within 9m from any other building you are required by law to apply a fire retardant. It consists of a water based solution of fire retardant and intumescent chemicals in a polymer emulsion binder that protects the thatch in two ways. Advantages lengthens roof life by strengthening and waterproofing thatch which reduces roof weight keeps thatch sturdy and prevents birds from pulling out strands sprayed on the interior prevents thatch dust. Thatch marshal 8000 is a fire retardant it will not prevent a fire in the case of naked flames coming into contact with a thatched roof.

Thatch marshal 8000 is a water based fire retardant spray which not only prevents fire from spreading through thatch roofs but also seals the thatch making it more water resistent less easy for birds and monkeys to damage resistent to fungus and rot and can also protect against the suns uv rays. As a result we are no longer offering real african cape reed thatch only synthetic thatch roof with class a fire retardant. Apply with 80 psi or greater sprayer at 8 to 12 inches from surface. The purpose of a fire retardant spray is to reduce the natural spread of fire in thatch therefore allowing the fire to be attended to.

A fire can burn a thatch house or lapa down to the ground in less than 10 minutes. Be sure surface is clean and dry before treating. Thatch fire retardant spray.