BORING!!! - BUT RELEVANT

SPECIFICATIONS

• All work complies with the Guidelines and specifications as laid down by the South African Thatching Association, the South African Bureau of Standards (S.A.B.S.) and the C.S.I.R.
  
  
• The following is standard to all Redruth Thatching projects (unless differently specified by client's engineer):
  
  
1. Upright supports:125mm -150mm diameter
2. Wall plates: 100mm -125mm diameter
   
3. Rafters: 75mm -100mm diameter
   
   
• Please note that all mentioned pole diameters are measured around the thinnest end of the poles.
  
  
• The thatching process includes 25mm "spray" or "ceiling layer" with a further 125mm -150mm thatch.
  
  
• Cape Thatch Reed is used as a "spray" or "ceiling layer" unless otherwise specified.
  
  
• All timber to be C.C.A. treated according to SABS specifications and varnished with one coat of "Prominent Paint's" polyurethane teak varnish. (Flambor treated timber optional extra).
  
  
• All ridging fiberglass. Ridging carry a 10-year warranty.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• How long does a thatch roof last in typical Southern African conditions?
  
  The answer should be between 20 to 30 years depending on climatic conditions. Because of the ridiculous quality that has been available in the market place for the past 10 years, the general public's conception is that a thatch roof only lasts between 6 to10 years. This is unfortunately true for the work of 99% of so called thatch experts.
  
  
• Why Cape Thatch Reed?
  
  Cape Thatch Reed dramatically enhances the internal appearance of the roof. It is also dust-free compared to grass as a ceiling layer. An added advantage of Cape Reed is that it is much more difficult to catch fire than grass.
  
  
• What about bird damage?
  
  This is the single most common problem in South Africa today. It is a fact that almost all so-called bird damage is in fact poor workmanship. Incorrect stitching under the ridge capping causes a weak area under the ridge, loose enough for a bird to carry it of.
  
  
• What makes Redruth Thatching different?
  
  Mr. Jan Grobler established Redruth Thatching in 1979. The company has since grown to the largest thatching company in South Africa. More than 1000 clients per year enjoy the quality, expertise and workmanship we offer. (Please visit "Company Profile" to read more.
  
  Our specialist team of consultants headed by Hanro de Jager, handle more than 1500m² of thatching contracts every month.
  
  With their combined experience of more than sixty years you as a prospective buyer can rest assured that you will get not only the best quality thatching that money can buy, but also the best design and advise. Special arrangements can be made with the consultants to have the roof designed in 3D CAD.
  
  Design
  
  Advanced design techniques are employed when doing thatching against an existing house or building. We make extensive use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) before even moving on site. If it can't be drawn it can't be built.

Winter-harvested grass

Whether your project is done in winter or summer, we only use grass harvested in winter. If a roof is thatched with grass harvested in the summer the roof will not last 5 years! Companies that do not have storage facilities use the wrong grass. The use of "summer grass" is the single biggest reason why thatch roofs do not large. Redruth Thatching has enough grass to supply our huge local demand as well as to our agents' abroad. We invite you to visit our Gauteng depot and inspect our grass supply.

Superior material and workmanship.
Redruth Thatching is a founder member of the Thatching Association of South Africa. Our workmanship and materials complies with the CSIR and S.A.B.S. specifications. We also subscribe to the code of ethics as laid down by the Thatching Association of South Africa. We realize that, as a world leader in thatching, our work must always be of the highest standard.

Our warranty is backed by the strength of our company.
Our strength lies in our people and in their commitment. Remember that some companies might not be around long enough to warrant their guarantee.

WARRANTY:
Redruth Thatching warrants faulty material as well as workmanship for a period of three years.