Fire Blanket For Thatch Roof

Sabs approved 375 micron plastic and galvanised wire mesh for ridge capping.

Fire blanket for thatch roof.

Thatch safe is a water based clear odorless and non toxic fire retardant. We are proud to offer a two year guarantee on all new thatch roof gazebos and a two year guarantee on thatch roof houses and bigger projects. A thatch fire blanket acts as protection for your thatched home or building by preventing the spread of fire though the roof. Offer a complete tropical getaway with a series of overwater bungalows featuring thatch.

Thatch safe fire retardant is a spray for thatch and thatching. Cintsa thatching uses a fire blanket made of glass fibre fabric which is applied to thatch roofs to prevent the spread of fire. A fire blanket is an option that can be used when the roof is originally built. Engineers rational design drawing of your plans municipal approval of plans.

The blanket acts as protection for the roof pole structure internal external layer of thatch and internal contents of the building by stopping flames from getting through to all the layers of thatch and spreading throughout the entire roof and building. We also specialize in the application of fire retardant to your thatch roof as well as fitting of a fire blanket and water drenching systems with sprayers on the roof capping for optimum protection. Welcome to fire shield fire is a major risk in thatch homes. The blanket is a membrane which sits between the layers of thatch and prevents the spread of fire.

Sprinkler systems on the roof are also an option and can be effective. Imported fire retardant blanket. A fire can burn a thatch house or lapa down to the ground in less than 10 minutes. If the fire begins internally from an electrical spark for example the fire blanket will stifle any flames on the inside of the roof by preventing them from reaching the outer layers of thatch and sucking oxygen in from outside.

Works very well if applied properly but you must have deep pockets fire blanket not good idea makes hot air remain in roof as roof cant vent cottage turns into greenhouse and may result in wind damage as thatch does not vent high pressure same reason ordinary roofs blow off. It forms a barrier which inhibits ignition of the treated material and restricts the char to the immediate area touched by or exposed to flame. We will also do the following. As there are so many roofs that do not have fire blankets specifically lapas the need exists for alternative options.

While thatch is often for roofing you can apply it in different ways to create a stunning atmosphere. If we are selected to service the roof within 24 months from finishing date we. Create a romantic space for weddings with a gazebo featuring a thatch roof. Fire retardent spray is very expensive and lasts two or so seasons.

There are several forms of fire protection to thatched roofs. The cintsa thatching team are fully trained in the application of a thatch fire blanket which is woven into the roof as it is being thatched. Also any enclosed thatch building must be fire protected.