Apply with brush or roller.
Fire retardant treatment for thatch roofs.
This doesn t include costs associated with pesticide control repairs and upkeep.
Thatch safe is a water based liquid that becomes insoluble when applied and dried.
Reducing the main risk of a chimney fire and ejected embers.
Thatch safe fire retardant exterior or interior use can be applied to bamboo thatch and thatching thatch roofs tiki huts cypress and koa.
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.
Burn seasoned wood recommended hardwood max moisture 20 you may want to invest in a moisture meter or kiln dried wood.
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.
Start at the top hold sprayer at up angle to roof pitch to allow spry under thatching ends.
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.
Do not dilute or mix fire poly 100 with any other products do not freeze retardant.
For example if you were to thatch a 700 square meter project you would spend about 25 000 on materials over 20 years.
Natural thatch roofs require a chemical flame retardant application every two years which comes with increased out of pocket costs.
Apply with 80 psi or greater sprayer at 8 to 12 inches from surface.
Be sure surface is clean and dry before treating.
Most insurance companies insist on fire protection and some will give discounted rates if your roof has been treated.
Treat before during or after construction.
Covering an existing roof for aesthetic appeal backyard tiki huts or thatch roof tiki bars.
In addition any other thatch building that is enclosed also needs fire protection.
A water based clear fire retardant thatch safe is odorless colorless non toxic and environmentally friendly.
Thatch guard fire retardant coatings save lives property and most importantly our customers.
Thatch guard s main priority is our customer s and their satisfaction distributing a line of top rated fire retardant coatings flame retardant spray for thatch that have been tested proven to be highly effective.
Thatch bamboo koa cyoress roof thatching tiki hut thatching.
The way it is most often used is in roofing projects.
Flame safe s thatch safe flame retardant is quick and easy to apply.
Taking care when lighting fires eg use firelighters paper and card are not recommended and when refuelling.
If your lapa thatch is within 4 5m from the boundary or within 9m from any other building on the same site you are required by law to fire protect as well as obtain a rational design fire design issued by a competent person.
