About Thatch Characteristics| What is the difference between African and Balinese type thatches? | African thatch is called cape reed is is a strong straw like thatch, where as the Balinese thatch is indonesian Alang Alang which looks more like rasor grass. Thatch roofs are 5-10 degrees cooler than other forms of shade. | | How effective is the waterproofing for both types of thatch? | African cape reed is 99% waterproof, whereas the Balinese thatch is 100% waterproof due to the the density of many layers of thatch. | | What is the lifetime of thatch? | Depending on local climate condition as well as other adverse impact (trees, animals) the lifetime ranges between 6-15 years. | | Will the colour remain the same as new thatch? | No, as with any natural products the colours will change after the influence of water, sun etc. into a more wheathered natural appearance. | | How much can pests and bushfire be a risk? | When thatch material is imported into Australia a treatment is compulsary. In relation to fire risk, untreated thatch material burns similar to any timber. The risk of bushfire needs to be assessed individually for each site. |
Construction of thatch Gazebos/Pavilions| How long does it take to set-up the thatch Gazebo/ Pavilion? | Varying on site condition between 1-2 days. The African thatches are easier to construct as the thatch material comes in tiles 80 cm wide. | | How easy is it to set-up for a DIY handyman? | For a handyman the African thatches are reasonably easy to set up. The Balinese thatches do require more skills to construct them in a satisfactory fashion. | | Is council approval required? | This very much depends on your council, please check directly for the required size. Most council only require an approval above a certain size. | | How are they delivered? | For the delivery to your home usually one person is required to take receipt of the shipment and help unloading. The kits consist of a frame structure (steel for African) and the thatch material. | | What is the usual delivery time from day of order? | Approximately 10-15 working days. |
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