This large family home in Kareedouw, Eastern Cape, was converted from Cape Reed thatch to Onduvilla premium roof tiles in Charcoal grey.
Our client decided to keep the original roof structure and thatch and over-sheet the original roof. To prepare the roof for over-sheeting the thatch was first brushed and compacted – ensuring that any rotten thatch was removed. It was then hoovered with an industrial hoover to remove as much dust as possible from the roof. Following this our team applied thatch fire retardant spray both internally and externally. As well as protecting the thatch from fire this also serves to seal the thatch roof and can help to prevent dust fall.
Once this preparation was completed a lightweight wooden structure was constructed over the thatch and Onduvilla tiles applied to the roof.
Due to the size of the roof (400sq.m) it was converted in sections. To keep the neat finishes and edges of the roof style barge boards were installed at the lower end of the tiles.
The project was completed in March 2018.
To find out more about converting a thatch roof visit our webpage: Thatch Roof Conversions >
Hi There
Im looking at changing the thatch roof of my new house. Please can you give me a quote? I can share some pictures of the house.
Hi Sibusiso,
Thanks for your comment and apologies for the delay in reply. We will happily quote to convert your thatched roof – if you could please send measurements of the house along with a few pictures to my email address info@bosazzaroofing.co.za – we can take it from there.
Kind regards,
April