Africa Roofing cc, established in 1994, is the export division of our group of companies. After informally trading for 5 years, our first company, Redruth Thatching cc saw the light in 1979.In the same year “Macs Thatching” was obtained and our humble growth started. In 1990 we obtained “Laeveld Grasdakke” and a year later “Moderne Thatching”.



 
Demand started growing from abroad for our products, and it was decided to develop a product range specifically for export purposes. From this, Africa Roofing was born ! We are proud to announce that in October 2000 with Safari Thatch & Bamboo Inc. in the USA we founded Africa Roofing Inc. in the state of Florida in the USA.
 

To attend to your needs in Europe and the UK, contact our European Head
Office, Africa Roofing UK on sales@africaroofinguk.co.uk or visit our site on
www.africaroofinguk.co.uk

Mr. Andrew Peck (center rear) and his
Africa Roofing UK team

The "Captain of the Ship".

Jan Grobler, founder and managing director of the group of companies, is actively involved in our international marketing. 
 

Jan is a family man and his family values are reflected in his business values.
 

Jan has been in the thatching and related field for 30 years. Through his guidance and foresight, Africa Roofing has become a leader in the export of thatch related products from Africa.

Technical Director

Chemist Kula is without a doubt the authority on thatched roof structures and customized thatching in South Africa.

Chemist has been in the thatching field for 25 years. Chemist is also Managing Director of Khala Enterprises, a manufacturing division of Africa Roofing.

 
Through his innovative skills, Africa roofing has developed a comprehensive range of D.I.Y. thatch products.

Designs and Planning.

Danie Vorster has been with the South African division Redruth Thatching for more than 20 years. Since the beginning of 2004 Danie joined Africa Roofing. Danie is an expert on in all the different aspects of thatching and related products.

Danie is constantly improving the Africa Roofing's extensive range of computer programs used for the calculation and surveying of thatch roof projects.

In charge of the factory.

Steve Otto was with Africa Roofing from day one. Through his guidance and drive the Africa Roofing factory has grown to the largest thatch tile factory in the world. 

Under his management the factory will grow from strength to strength.

Africa roofing has developed a comprehensive factory at:

Industrial site - R59,
Kliprivier,
Randvaal,
Gauteng,
South Africa.




 
 
The factory, owned by Africa Roofing, consists of the following facilities :

• 800 m²: Tile division
  
  

• 200 m²: Carpentry division
  
  

• 200 m²: Welding division
  
  

• 1400 m²: D.I.Y products manufacturing division
  
  

• 80 m²: Paints division
  
  

• 450 m²: Undercover storage
  
  

• 4200 m²: Open air storage
  
  

• 120 m²: Vehicle repair workshop
  
  

• 172 m²: Offices
  
  

• 192 m²: Undercover parking
  
  

• 6000 m²: Recreational facilities for employees
  
  

• 360 m²: Living quarters for employees

Our product range consists of the following :

• D.I.Y thatch tiles, thatch corner tiles and thatch ridge Fiber glass cappings.
  
  
• Beach thatch umbrellas, thatch garden gazebos, and thatch tropical kiosks.
  
  
• Rustic fencing.
  
  
• Modular thatched gazebos and bungalows(patented method).
  
  
• synthetic (plastic) thatch - Fiber Thatch®.
  
  
• Custom thatched lapas, residences, hotels, game lodges, etc.
  
  
• Ropes and blinds hand made from natural materials.
  
  
• Fire retardant and preservative materials
  
  
• Fiber Tented Screens
  
  

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