A New Thatched Roof on Wonkmuntu Conference Centre

Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Completion Date: Sept 2012
Approximate Value of Contract: R 650 000.00

In 2012 Cintsa Thatching Cc. was commissioned to construct the highly engineered roof structure in poles, for the new thatched conference centre just outside of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. We also thatched the “double” roof, and installed custom-made triangular windows into the thatch to allow more light to enter the building. You can see the thatched conference on your left hand-side as you drive past Mthatha Ultra City, towards Mthatha, on the N2.

Installing Pole Structure of Large Thatch Roof, Eastern Cape
Installing Pole Structure of Large Thatch Roof, Eastern Cape
Installing Pole Structure of Large Thatch Roof, Eastern Cape
Installing Pole Structure of Large Thatch Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatching the Double Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatching the Double Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatched Conference Centre Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatched Conference Centre Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatched Conference Centre Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatched Conference Centre Roof, Eastern Cape
Custom-Made Windows Installed Into Thatched Roof
Custom-Made Windows Installed Into Thatched Roof

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Mthatha Dam Conference Centre gets a New Roof

Location: Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Completion Date: Main Roof July 2011/ Gatehouse April 2014
Approximate Value of Contract: R 1 050 000.00

In 2011 Cintsa Thatching Cc. was awarded the tender to construct and thatch a highly engineered roof for the new conference centre at Mthatha Dam. We worked as a subcontractor under the main contractor: UWP Construction. As well as building and thatching the roof, the scope of works also included installing custom-made triangular windows, application of thatch fire protection and thatching a small bar area inside.

In 2014 we also thatched an entrance gate at the Conference Centre.

Constructing Pole Structure of Large Roof, Eastern Cape
Constructing Pole Structure of Large Roof, Eastern Cape
Thatching Large Roof in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Thatching Large Roof in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Thatching Large Roof in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Thatching Large Roof in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
High Quality Finish on Thatched Roof, Eastern Cape
High Quality Finish on Thatched Roof, Eastern Cape
High Quality Finish on Thatched Roof, Eastern Cape
High Quality Finish on Thatched Roof, Eastern Cape
Mthatha Dam Conference Centre Thatched Roof
Mthatha Dam Conference Centre Thatched Roof

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Project: King Sandiles Cultural Centre

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Completion Date: Nov 2005
Approximate Value of Contract: R 1 400 000.00

In 2005 Cintsa Thatching were awarded the thatching and pole work at King Sandiles Cultural Centre. The project included thatching all accommodation units, the main house and a conference centre. Cintsa Thatching additionally built the mezzanine floor in the conference centre with railings, and designed and built the bar.

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