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FEATURE:
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FIBRE THATCH:
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NATURAL THATCH:
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| Life expectancy | 50 years minimum | Requires continuos replacement and repair. |
| Effect of birds, rodents and insects | Not susceptible | Will cause rapid breakdown especially in tropical or damp climates. |
| Allergies and bacteria | Synthetic material does not harbour these | May be responsible for these |
| Storm damage | Easily repaired as comes in DIY tile for easy placement | May require skilled labour for repairs |
| Cyclone or storm danger | Soft material presents no physical danger in high winds | Some thatch material softer than others |
| Installation | Cost is low - no specialised craftsmen required | Thatched roofs, especially of houses, require high skill level for installation |
| Transport cost | Large area of roof cover per container | Less than one quarter roof area, in same size container, than with fibrethatch |
| Mobility | No special equipment required | Must be kept dry. Occupies large volume |
| Availability | Manufactured in factory | Seasonal shortages of roof materials can occur |
| Code | Being manufactured to meet fire requirements of countries throughout the world | Need treatment and retreatment to meet many countries, building codes |
| Roof pitch | Can be installed as low as 33° | Conventional thatch roof required pitch of 45° or above |
| Colour | Retains new thatch colour for life | Rapidly darkens from installation date |
| Recycling | Increasing amounts of materials being used in production | Finite amount of new natural thatch available |
Advantages of using the Fibre Thatch company
• Draws on over 20 years thatching experience in Australia
• Incorporates a total landscape design approach to the project
• We have the passion to constantly improve the finished product
• Fibre Thatch personnel have been involved in every aspect of design, refinement and construction of high quality kits which have found a home in all corners of Australia.
Depending on the project, Cape Reed Thatch or Fibre Thatch can be adapted for your specific need.
