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Thatch Roof in Hawaii

Thatch Project- Kukio Bay, Hawaii.

-- Thatch Roofs--

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The ultimate for thatch houses, hotels, holiday resorts, restaurants, conference facilities.

Experience the absolute unique atmosphere and beauty of thatch. From Extreme heat to natural coolness.

Thatch has been used as a roofing material from the earliest times and thatching is a craft that is traditionally handed down from father to son, taking many years to perfect.

We offer you this natural, authentic, free-curfed roof.

Our architects, designers, engineers and contractors will make your ideas and fantasies become reality.

Projects undertaken in "partnership" with appointed agents.

-- Thatch Features --

Insulating properties of thatch is very good. Keeping the inside warm in winter, cool in summer - utility bills are drastically lower.
No ceiling required - enjoy the natural look of thatch
Custom thatch, installed 125mm - 150mm (5" - 6") thick, is 100% waterproof.
No gutters, down pipes or facia boards are required.
Thatch matrix can conform to curving and undulating surfaces like no other roofing material.
A unique, natural thatch roof that will harmonize with the landscape surroundings.
Modern techniques ensure a fire proof/resistant roof.

-- Thatch Materials --

Framework
Trusses manufactured from Eucalyptus pressure treated C.C.A. poles or a structural material of your choice.

Thatch
Either Cape thatch reed of the Thamnochortus species or South African thatching grass of the Hyparrhenia species. Thatch material is natural, replenishable and eco friendly.

-- Thatch Installation - We Do It All --

We will assist you with the plans, design and costing of your project.

We offer a South African architect, specializing in thatch Roofs that will prepare work drawings for approval by your local architects and designers.

A South African engineer will do the calculations for submission and approval by your engineer.

Our South African highly trained timber and thatching tradesmen will build the roofs to the architects and engineers specifications.

-- International Thatch Projects --

Over the past 5 years, Africa Roofing has successfully completed the following custom thatched projects aboard :

Louisville zoo - Kentucky, USA - African experience & restaurant -
1997 - 800 m²
Auckland zoo - Auckland, New Zealand - 1998 - 412 m
Dr. Nevares - Puerto Rico - private residence - 1998 - 200 m ²
Perth zoo - Perth, WA - 1998 - 195 m
Al Badiah - Saudi Arabia - private residence of a member of the ruling family - 1999 - 104 m²
La Covacha restaurant - USA - alterations and additionals - 1999 - 114 m²
Cosmopol - Luanda, Angola - club house - 2000 - 192 m²
ICCG - Luanda, Angola - thatched offices - 2000 - 166 m²
Kurio beach - Hawaii - Sales offices - 2000

-- Thatch Durability --

Constructed and thatched properly a thatch roof will last between 20 to 50 years depending on climatic conditions.

-- Thatch Warranty --

A limited 3-year warranty extended to 10 years if a maintenace contract has been entered into.