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Thatch roofs. Built, repaired, protected.
Repairs, re-thatching and new thatch roofs, plus thatching grass, Cape reed, CCA-treated poles and fibreglass ridging. Herstel grasdakke in Pretoria.
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Roofing
Repair it, re-thatch it or build new. Then protect it.
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Repair thatch roofs
Leaks, wind damage and storm damage on thatch roofs, houses, lodges and lapas in Pretoria and surrounding areas. General maintenance too.
02
Brushing and tightening
Brushing about every 5 years keeps thatch neat and helps prevent rot. Ropes on lapas, roofs and houses are tightened during the work.
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Fibreglass ridging
We manufacture, supply, install and repair fibreglass ridging (nok), the capping on top of a thatch roof. We prefer it to grass or concrete capping.
04
Strip and re-thatch
When years of brushing leave the thatch thin and the wiring exposed, it is time to re-thatch. Cappings are repaired or replaced and bird or animal damage is filled.
05
New roofs and extensions
Built on CCA-treated, SABS-approved gum poles with Cape reed interiors, in different shapes and sizes. Extensions to existing roofs too.
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Lightning conductors
Building, repairing, installing and testing lightning conductors. A certificate is provided on installation.
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Fire retardant
A chemical spray for new and existing roofs, to slow the spread of fire. Possible lower insurance cost, and it binds the thatch to deter monkeys and birds.
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Harvey tile roofs
A tiled roof instead of thatch, or on a new build, with the Cape reed interior look kept.
Thatching supplies
Grasdak en Lapa Produkte verskaffers in Pretoria
Thatching grass Dekgras
The standard grass used for thatching. Roofs should be built to standard, with a 45° slope: a lower slope risks rot.
Cape reed
Used for the ceiling inside a thatched roof. More presentable and durable than thatching grass.
CCA-treated poles
Gum poles, laths, droppers and garden edgings for thatch roofs, fencing, garden bridges, jungle gyms, paddocks, railings, obstacle courses and gates. Not sure which pole you need? Ask us.
Droppers
32/49 mm. Lengths 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m, 2.1 m, 2.4 m. For survey poles, fencing and railings.
Laths
20/35 mm. Lengths 2.4 m, 3.0 m, 3.6 m, 4.5 m. About 30 laths per metre when laid side by side. Mainly used horizontally in lapa construction.
Fibreglass ridging
Manufactured, supplied and repaired. L-shape, T-shape and round cap.
Jungle gyms and garden
Built, supplied and repaired alongside the thatching work.
Timber jungle gyms
Standard wooden jungle gyms and custom steel ones, built and supplied. Old playgrounds repaired.
Fibreglass slides
Coloured slide sides in blue, red, yellow and green. Slides manufactured and repaired.
Fibreglass caps
Jungle gym caps (roofs) in different colours and sizes.
Garden pots and tiles
Pots and paving tiles to finish a garden.
Dog houses
Wooden dog houses in different sizes. They also suit cats, rabbits, birds, chickens and other small animals.
Water features
Fountains and water features as a garden focal point or a small corner feature.
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Find us
Cnr. van der Hoff Road and Richards Bay Avenue, at the Cash & Carry premises, Zandfontein, Pretoria West.
Areas we serve
Pretoria, Pretoria North, Pretoria West, Wonderboom, Annlin, Brits, Montana, Danville, Tshwane and Johannesburg.