Fire Retardant For Thatch Roofs South Africa
Micon thatchsayf was developed in south africa by the council for scientific and industrial research csir to provide environmentally safe and effective fire protection of a thatch roof.
Fire retardant for thatch roofs south africa. Apply with brush or roller. Apply with 80 psi or greater sprayer at 8 to 12 inches from surface. Thatch marshal 8000 is a water based fire retardant spray which not only prevents fire from spreading through thatch roofs but also seals the thatch making it more water resistent less easy for birds and monkeys to damage resistent to fungus and rot and can also protect against the suns uv rays. 951 662 3472 or 866 944 8454 pst.
Fire protection chemicals was established in 2007 based on 35 years of combined experience in the fire retardant industry. Advantages lengthens roof life by strengthening and waterproofing thatch which reduces roof weight keeps thatch sturdy and prevents birds from pulling out strands sprayed on the interior prevents thatch dust. Thatch africa was established in 2001 and is a young and dynamic business with a clear mission statement. The purpose of a fire retardant spray is to reduce the natural spread of fire in thatch therefore allowing the fire to be attended to.
Thatch africa thatch port elizabeth for thatching of lapas roofs repairs fire retardant. Our main focus is on wood thatch textiles and electrical cables. Start at the top hold sprayer at up angle to roof pitch to allow spry under thatching ends. Treat before during or after construction.
Be sure surface is clean and dry before treating. The city and county codes are changing with real african cape reed thatch fires. As a result we are no longer offering real african cape reed thatch only synthetic thatch roof with class a fire retardant. It consists of a water based solution of fire retardant and intumescent chemicals in a polymer emulsion binder that protects the thatch in two ways.
Fire is a major risk in thatch homes and once it catches alight a home can burn to the ground in less than 7 minutes. Thatch fire guard can be applied to thatch roofing and other thatch surfaces. Extensive research was carried out to formulate high quality products that can be sold at a competitive price. Thatch fire retardant spray.
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