"It creates a warm atmosphere and is loved for giving a sense of character inside and outside the home. But ongoing maintenance, re-thatching, fire and lightning risk reduces the charm of natural thatch."
Nothing matches the African safari feel of thatch.
Harvey Thatch Tiles solve all these natural thatch roof problems by retaining the African look you love without the inherent drawbacks. Whether it’s a new roof or re-roof, Harvey Thatch tiles are installed over a layer of natural thatch so you still enjoy the charm and insulation properties within your home. As a durable, flexible light weight steel tile, Harvey Thatch tile provides excellent functional benefits.
Natural Thatch
Natural thatch requires combing, maintenance and costly repairs. Damage and the decay of natural thatch caused by vermin and birds is unsightly and adds to maintenance costs. The use of Harvey Thatch Tiles also eliminates dust, a common occurrence with natural thatch.
Re-roofing a Thatch Roof
Everything that applies to new thatch roofs apply to re-roofing… and the hassle and disruption inside a home or building is invasive and disruptive for as long as the re-roofing process lasts. Re-roofing using Harvey Thatch tile is hassle-free as the existing thatch is left intact ensuring no disruption to the interior of the building, and retaining the natural warmth.
Why Choose Harvey Thatch Tile?
Low Maintenance
- Where natural Thatch roofs require combing and repairs approximately every two years, Harvey Thatch Tiles require very little maintenance and is made to withstand the harshest elements.
Lightning Safe
- Harvey Thatch tile’s non-combustible, fire resistant properties ensure that your roof is safe in the event of a lightning strike.
- The use of a lightning conductor is not mandatory. However, the roof has to be earthed as in the case with any steel (IBR/Corrugated) roof.
Vermin, Bird & Pest Proof
- Damage from birds, monkeys and baboons quickly destroy the functionality and aesthetics of a natural thatch roof, while unsightly chicken wire covering only provides a temporary solution. In addition vermin like rats and mice gain access through the natural thatch covering. Harvey Thatch tiles eliminate all these problems with a durable, water and airtight solution.
Natural Colour
- Harvey Thatch tile uses natural stone as grit. Beware of imitations that use coloured sand prone to fading.
20 Year Warranty
- Harvey Thatch tiles are low on maintenance and have excellent functional benefits, offering a 20 year Product Warranty (Terms & Conditions apply).
Weatherproof
- Precision-engineered design
- Gaps are eliminated
- Wind proof beyond gale force
- 100% Hail proof
- Water and leakproof
- Minimized dust ingress
- Low water absorption
Superior Fire Resistance
Natural thatch poses a significant fire risk to owners and occupants. Harvey Thatch tiles give you complete peace of mind as fire risk is reduced to a minimum. Harvey
Thatch tile is certified with an ‘A’ Fire Rating, the highest roof material fire resistance as tested to the SANS 10177-12 standard*.
*When installed to specification