Thatched roofs are made from grasses reeds and other natural materials.
Thatch roof tiles uk.
The most commonly used materials in the uk are water reed combed wheat reed and long straw although other materials such as heather turf sedge rye straw and veldt grass are sometimes used especially when historic preservation is an issue.
All of our thatch tiles can be made fire retardant.
Traditional thatch will age and change colour over time.
All cape reed tiles are supplied with clips that can be fastened to an 8mm bar or rope and this is the recommended way to install.
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The complete installation of the thatch roof took under four weeks to complete.
32 x 18 x 2 812mm x 457 mm x 50mm cape reed.
On the verges the fibre thatch was wrapped around to make the gable ends consistent with the thicker eave sections.
This will be an additional cost of 2 99 per tile incl vat installing cape reed thatch tiles.
Cape reed natural thatch tile 14 50 62 00 cape reed combination tiles synthetic natural.
What is thatch made of.
32 x 18 x 1 800 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm corner cape reed tile 29 50 dimensions.
Endureed synthetic thatch tiles are maintenance free and are fire and weather resistant.
Fabricated into tiles cape reed thatch is an excellent method of creating a thatched roof structure without the cost and time associated with a traditional thatched roof.
They each have their qualities and availabilities and there s some regional variation to the types.
Cape reed thatch tiles.
Standard cape reed tile 14 50 dimensions.
On the eave detail of the roof fibre thatch eave tiles were used to give an attractive natural finish and the impression of an authentic 150mm thick thatched roof.
Water reed combed wheat reed and long straw.
Endureed artificial thatch tiles are ideal for creating a thatched roof effect.
From a small tiki bar to a stunning gazebo we ve got all the suggestions for the perfect roof.
Natural thatch tiles data sheet pdf made from natural heather our tiles create a traditional thatch roof effect on all kinds of construction.
A 52m colour matched resin cap was installed along the length of the ridge.
32 x 18 x 1 800 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm heavy cape reed tile 16 50 dimensions.
Cape reed is a solid reed and has a life expectancy of 6 10 years and can be pre fabricated into a thatched tile which can be replaced easily.
A re thatching service is offered by our company.
Box of 10 tiles 79 00 vat and delivery to place an order please call 08455 20 30 44.
The thatching reed is harvested from a replenishable renewable source and harvesting promotes growth.
16 x 18 x 1 400 mm x 450 mm x 25 mm ridge cape reed tile 56 dimensions.
We need the length or diameter of your roof and the distance from the ridge top of the roof to the eve bottom along the angle of the thatch.
The lapa company supply endureed thatch tiles across the uk for commercial and personal use.
Cape reed thatch is a totally natural environmentally friendly product.
