Thatch Tiles TILE-01

Description:
The standard thatch tile is the most commonly used thatch tile and is used to cover the majority of all roof structures. In Stock - Despatched within 24 hours.
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Additional: The Benefits of African Cape Reed Thatch

Specifications: African Cape Reed Thatch Tiles

Further Information

Standard African Cape Reed Thatch Tile Dimensions:
420mm long x 800mm wide x 25mm thick.

African cape reed thatch tiles are very versatile and flexible, they are also quick and easy to install.

African Cape Reed Thatch Tile Components:

Only the highest quality African cape thatching reed is selected and pre-cut into lengths of 420mm. A binding strip, which consists of polycarbonate sheeting and polyurethane mixture, is then used to secure the thatching reed to form a thatch tile. The polyurethane mixture ensures that no strands of thatch can be pulled out.

Installation on a Metal Roof Frame:

The African Thatch Company manufacture a wide range of circular, oval and square lightweight tubular metal roof frames specifically designed to support the African cape reed thatch tiles. The roof frames consist of a series of 8mm tubular bars running at 320mm (12.5`) intervals. The bars are positioned so that the thatch tiles have a 100mm (4`) uniform overlap. Each thatch tile has a series of clips bound into the polyurethane binding strip at the top of the tile. The thatch tiles are simply clipped onto 8mm tubular bars and installed in layered courses starting from the bottom. The roof frame is pre coated in a sand colour to blend in perfectly with the thatch tiles. The frame is virtually invisible from underneath and all the thatch tiles are clearly visible from the inside.

Installation on a Wooden Frame:

Alternatively the thatch tiles can be either clipped onto an 8mm diameter sturdy rope or nailed directly onto wooden battens. Once again the tiles are installed in layered courses. The rope or wooden battens should be placed approximately 320mm (12.5`)from each other. This allows for a recommended 100mm (4`) uniform tile overlap. In the case of the wooden battens, the thatch tiles are either nailed or stapled directly through the reinforced polyurethane binding strip into the wooden battens. Installation can be made in straight or gently rounded lines. For gently rounded structures the sturdy rope option is recommended.

Roof Pitch
The recommended pitch for exterior roof applications is 30°.

Thatch Tile Fire Retardant
If required our African thatch tiles can be pre treated with a specialist thatching chemical fire retardant.

Thatch Tile Coverage
As a general guideline, a roof structure will require approximately 4 thatch tiles to cover one square metre. Should you require assistance on the exact amount of tiles required for your own project, please do not hesiate to Contact Us. We are more than happy to offer detailed help and advice regarding home construction. We are also able to supply a range of specialist fixing including: ropes, screws, eyelets and staples to assist with your own construction projects.

Thatch Tile Installation Service:
At the African Thatch Company we employ our own team of highly trained fitters and we will be only too pleased to quote for supplying and installing thatch tiles to your own individual requirements.