Thatched Roof Fire Retardant

On new buildings a solid fire retardant barrier over the rafters can make the thatch sacrificial in case of fire.

Thatched roof fire retardant.

1 800 608 5699 thatch roofs that no longer fear fire tropical shield 600 flame retardant is the usage friendly intumescent spray formula that targets thatch constructions. If your thatch roof is within 4 5m from the boundary wall or within 9m from any other building you are required by law to apply a fire retardant. Treatment certificates should be provided as proof of certified application and are often required for insurance purposes. You will receive a class a fire certificate when you buy fire retardant thatch from tiki shack importer.

Thatch safe is an easy to use fire retardant coating for tiki huts bamboo and other decorative reed materials. Comes with documentation for fire marshal. This doesn t include costs associated with pesticide control repairs and upkeep. Welcome to fire shield fire is a major risk in thatch homes.

It forms a barrier which inhibits ignition of the treated material and restricts the char to the immediate area touched by or exposed to flame. Natural thatch roofs require a chemical flame retardant application every two years which comes with increased out of pocket costs. These are sprayed on the outside of the completed thatch give protection from embers and sparks from chimney bonfire fireworks and chinese lanterns. Also any enclosed thatch building must be fire protected.

Specialist fire retardant sprays for thatch. Thatch safe is a water based clear odorless and non toxic fire retardant. E g magma firestop fire retardant spray which should only be applied on a dry roof on a dry day. If over coating is intended thatch safe is an excellent surface primer for use under latex paints or can be use as a finished coat overwater based stains.

All thatched roofs should have smoke detectors in the roof space. Thatch safe acts as a preservative and water proofing agent ultra violet inhibibor mold and mildew protector and repels insects. A full thatch burn test is also done prior to sending your products out. Spray on fire retardant or pressure impregnated fire retardants can reduce the spread of flame and radiated heat output.

Do not dilute or mix fire poly 100 with any other products. For example if you were to thatch a 700 square meter project you would spend about 25 000 on materials over 20 years. A fire can burn a thatch house or lapa down to the ground in less than 10 minutes. Our fire retardant thatch is the very same fire retardant used by most fire marshals for businesses trade shows and for addressing general safety concerns.

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. Call for pricing and shipping costs for your area.