At Thatch Protection, we specialise in premium roof services for thatch, reed, and traditional roof systems across South Africa. Whether it's installation, maintenance, inspection or fire protection, our expert team ensures your roof is safe, durable and beautiful.
Using high-quality Cape reed, winter-cut materials and traditional long straw, our thatchers deliver roofs lasting up to 50 years with proper care. We tailor each roof to your structure—whether a residential lapa, safari lodge or custom home.
Maintain the integrity of your roof with annual cleaning, brushing, ridge renewal, and re-thatching as needed. Typical ridge replacement is needed every 10?years, full rethatching every 20–30 years depending on reed quality and climate.
Our roof cleaning includes industrial vacuuming of dust, debris, mold and allergens. This enhances fire retardant performance, prevents pests, and promotes healthier indoor air quality.
We use eco-friendly, SABS-compliant fire retardants such as Thatch Marshal?8000 or similar products. Double coat applied internally and externally significantly slows flame spread, inhibits fungal growth, increases water resistance and prolongs lifespan—often doubling the thatch life, and reducing insurance premiums.
Our fire blankets are woven invisibly into the thatch layers during installation, preventing rapid flame spread while maintaining ventilation and preserving aesthetics. Certificates for insurance and municipal compliance are provided upon completion.
We install SANS-compliant lightning conductor systems specifically engineered for thatched roofs. These systems intercept potential electrical strikes and safely ground them, safeguarding the structure from fire risks tied to conductive steel wire bundles.
Safety First: We prioritize fire safety with certified solutions backed by compliance accepted by insurers and municipalities.
Longevity & Quality: Expert craftsmanship results in roofs that last decades with low maintenance and predictable servicing cycles.
End-to-End Solutions: From materials sourcing (Cape reed, poles) to installation, cleaning, and full fire protection systems, we offer one seamless package.
Insurance & Cost Benefits: Fire protection solutions often reduce insurance premiums, protect property value, and can extend the life of your investment.
Protect your home or lodge with Thatch Protection’s expert roof services. Contact us today for a free roof assessment, personalised quotation, or consultation on fire safety and insurance compliance. Let us help you safeguard your thatch roof for years to come.