WHAT IS THATCHCRETE?
For creating a thin, reinforced, waterproof, fire resistant, cement lining to be applied directly onto the exterior of an old or new grass thatched roof. This lining is tough enough to resist mammals like baboons, vervet monkeys as well as birds from causing damage to the roof or entering the building.
For creating a thin, reinforced, waterproof, fire resistant, cement lining to be applied directly onto the exterior of an old or new grass thatched roof. This lining is tough enough to resist mammals like baboons, vervet monkeys as well as birds from causing damage to the roof or entering the building.
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Benefits
- Applied directly onto the exterior of an old or new grass thatched roof
- Not only waterproofing, but resistant to fire, baboons, monkeys and birds
Specifications
Suitable Surfaces |
Exterior of an old or new grass thatched roof |
Finish |
Textured finish |
Thickness |
Approximately 4mm |
Application |
Brush-on |
Packaging |
40kg bags |
Coverage |
5m² per 40kg bag depending on thickness of final work |
Curing |
Allow finished ThatchCrete work to air cure for 5 days |
Colour/s |
Available in 3 colours. Can also be coated with CemWash which is available in 18 colours |
Q: Can a painter apply this product?
A: If your painter has experience working with Cemcrete products and you feel confident in using them to do the application, then yes. Your painter can also attend our free demonstration days hosted at our Academy in Johannesburg. Please note attending these demo days does not mean your painter will be an experienced Cemcrete contractor. For more details of Cemcrete’s demo days or independent contractor details visit Cemcrete’s website.
Q: Can I leave it exposed or do I have to cover it with CemWash?
A: You can leave the ThatchCrete exposed or if you’re looking for a colour other than the 3 standard ThatchCrete colours you can paint it with a durable paint, like TPC Roof, or coat it with CemWash.
A: If your painter has experience working with Cemcrete products and you feel confident in using them to do the application, then yes. Your painter can also attend our free demonstration days hosted at our Academy in Johannesburg. Please note attending these demo days does not mean your painter will be an experienced Cemcrete contractor. For more details of Cemcrete’s demo days or independent contractor details visit Cemcrete’s website.
Q: Can I leave it exposed or do I have to cover it with CemWash?
A: You can leave the ThatchCrete exposed or if you’re looking for a colour other than the 3 standard ThatchCrete colours you can paint it with a durable paint, like TPC Roof, or coat it with CemWash.