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Cintsa Thatching has 10+ years experience in designing, building and thatching thatch roofs on houses large and small, lodges, B&B's and inns. We pride ourselves in high quality structures, no cutting corners or costs, beautiful finishes and cost effectivness for each and every thatch roof.
All structures are overseen by our engineer, based in East London, who specialises in pole structures. All thatch roofs and supporting structures are built with quality materials and to the specifications of TASA. All thatch roofs are beautifully finished with neat polework, varnishing and outstanding thatching, and all thatch roofs carry a guarantee.
Cintsa Thatching specializes in custom built thatch roofs of any shape and size. We complete a job from start to finish all the way from the creative design stage, pole structure construction, thatching, capping and finishing as well as any brick-work, plastering and painting necessary. Fire Protection for thatch roofs is also available.
Contact us via the online form for expert advice and a free quotation or
Call Jonathan on 082 780 5725/ e-mail info@cintsathatching.co.za
Why Choose Thatch Roofs?
- Aesthetically Beautiful - designing thatch roofs is much less restrictive than using tile or slate. The ability to incorporate beautiful flowing curves into thatch roofs means that you can be creative and design aesthetically stunning thatch roofs
- Economical - Thatch roofs can be extremely economical being warm in the winter and cool in the summer
- Environmentally Friendly - using locally grown thatch reduces the cost of roofs on the environment. Harvesting some thatch types even encourages growth!
- Thatch roofs sit beautifully in their natural surroundings
Thatch Roofs: Know How...
The structure of thatch roofs will last forever and the thatch should generally last between 20-30yrs if built to correct SABS specifications - dependent on the thatch type used and local climate (thatch roofs situated in harsh environments are likely to have a shorter lifespan). It is however important to maintain thatch roofs properly. Brushing thatch roofs every 5-8yrs, cutting back any trees which hang over thatch roofs and ensuring suitable drainage is installed initially, will all help to prevent premature rotting of the thatch. Applying fire protection to thatch roofs can also extend the lifespan. Without this vital maintenance thatch roofs will not last their maximum lifespan. Click here to read more on thatched roof maintenance.
Considering a new thatch roof? Contact us for advice and a free quotation.
Relevant Articles:
All thatch has a lifespan – it’s a fact. No matter how well it is maintained, no matter how well it is thatched and to what thickness it is thatched at, all thatch roofs will eventually get to the point of no return and will need to be re-thatched.
It is an inescapable fact that all thatch roofs have a lifespan but there are ways to prolong the natural life of any thatch roof. Caring for a thatched roof can be high maintenance - especially if small contributors to degradation of the roof have not been managed properly over time. Many more serious problems can be prevented through consistent maintenance and assessment of the state of the roof. Read more>
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