Fire Retardant Treatment For Thatch Roofs

Thatch safe fire retardant exterior or interior use can be applied to bamboo thatch and thatching thatch roofs tiki huts cypress and koa.

Fire retardant treatment for thatch roofs. Thatch bamboo koa cyoress roof thatching tiki hut thatching. This doesn t include costs associated with pesticide control repairs and upkeep. In addition any other thatch building that is enclosed also needs fire protection. Thatch safe fire retardant treated products are designed to eliminate the oxygen and combustible gases that fuel fires.

The way it is most often used is in roofing projects. Taking care when lighting fires eg use firelighters paper and card are not recommended and when refuelling. Be sure surface is clean and dry before treating. Thatch guard fire retardant coatings save lives property and most importantly our customers.

Start at the top hold sprayer at up angle to roof pitch to allow spry under thatching ends. Reducing the main risk of a chimney fire and ejected embers. Do not dilute or mix fire poly 100 with any other products do not freeze retardant. Most insurance companies insist on fire protection and some will give discounted rates if your roof has been treated.

Apply with brush or roller. A water based clear fire retardant thatch safe is odorless colorless non toxic and environmentally friendly. 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. For example if you were to thatch a 700 square meter project you would spend about 25 000 on materials over 20 years.

Thatch safe is a water based liquid that becomes insoluble when applied and dried. Flame safe s thatch safe flame retardant is quick and easy to apply. 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. Apply with 80 psi or greater sprayer at 8 to 12 inches from surface.

Fire retardant tiki thatch tiki thatch is a beautiful diverse product with many applications for its use and many styles to choose from. The water insoluble phosphate used in thatch marshall imparts flame retarding properties limits run off with rainwater and prolongs the fire retardant properties of the treated thatch. Natural thatch roofs require a chemical flame retardant application every two years which comes with increased out of pocket costs. Burn seasoned wood recommended hardwood max moisture 20 you may want to invest in a moisture meter or kiln dried wood.

Treat before during or after construction. 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.