Product Information
In this section: Colour Options| Where to Use | How to Use | Technical | Dimensions | Export Quantities/Container Loads | Pricing
Fiber Thatch is manufactured in tile format. Each tile contains more than a thousand 2mm to 3mm simulated thatch particles,
cut in various lengths. The simulated thatch particles are packed and brushed in jigs to imitate that real thatch look!
A reinforced polyurethane binding strip is used to glue the simulated thatch particles in one tile.
The tile can also be stapled, nailed or screwed through the polyurethane strip to timber battens or onto a sub roof.
With the Fiber Thatch tile phrases such as
“The real hundred year roof” or
“Thatch more natural than natural” or
“Thatch more realistic than the real thing”
....ARE proven true!
Let us look at Colour Options
▪ Any color on the RAL colour chart is available in the Polyolefin Fiber Thatch. (http://www.themeter.net/ral_e.htm)
▪ Color pigments all register above 6 on the Gray scale.
▪ Suitably stabilized for all outdoor conditions.
▪ Accelerated exposure and weathering test available to date (equivalent 10 years natural exposure.) Polyolefin Fiber Thatch shows
no deterioration whatsoever.
▪ Colourfastness to 3000 hours of UV exposure (accelerated weathering) No colour change - ASTM G53 Test method.
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Polyolefin Fiber
Color Yellow/Brown
Colour Combination:
50% Yellow/green and
50% light brown/dark brown
Polyolefin Fiber
Color Yellow
Colour Combination:
80% Yellow/green and
20% light brown/dark brown.
Polyolefin Fiber
Color Brown
Colour Combination:
80% Light Brown / Dark Brown
20% Yellow / Green.
P.V.C. Fiber
Color Speckled Yellow/Brown
Colour Combination:
25% Speckled yellow;
25% speckled green;
and
25% speckled brown,
25% speckled grays
P.V.C. Fiber
Color Speckled Brown
Colour Combination:
50% Speckled brown;
30% speckled gray;
and
10% speckled yellow;
10% speckled green.
P.V.C. Fiber
Color Speckled Yellow
Colour Combination:
50% Speckled yellow;
30% speckled green;
and
10% speckled yellow
10% speckled gray.
Where can Synthetic Thatch or Plastic Thatch be used
Fiber Thatch Tiles can be used for roofing material in any application where traditional thatch or thatch tiles would have been used.
Used as a system with our Natural Cape Reed ceiling boards, roof plywood and treated with a waterproofing sealant, roofs with a slope from 25°
and more can be covered. Fiber Thatch tiles can also be fitted on any existing roof covering to create that real natural look.
Let your imagination do the work, Fiber Thatch will do the rest!
Example of the Fiber Thatch Tile
Beautiful and long lasting.
Fiber Thatch used on the roof
of an island villa.
"That real natural look"
How to use Synthetic Thatch or Plastic Thatch
Synthetic Thatch Tiles (Plastic Thatch tiles) is a do it yourself system.
The Synthetic Thatch tiles are supplied with elephant clips that can be clipped onto 8mm (¼") steel or Fiber rods spaced 250mm (10") apart.
The Synthetic Thatch tiles (Plastic Thatch tiles) can also be nailed, stapled or screwed down. This unique thatch system can be fitted on to any existing roof. No special skills or tools are required.
For a step-by-step instruction guide on how the Fiber Thatch Roofing System works, please visit www.fiberthatchguide.com
The polyurethane strip ensures 100% flexibility. The Synthetic Thatch tile (Plastic Thatch tile) therefore can fit any contour or curve and can be fitted in valleys or around hips. Our special Synthetic Thatch eaves section creates that special thick natural look at eaves or on parapets (gable ends). A beautiful Tropical finish can also be achieved that does not require any eave sections.
The Synthetic Thatch tiles can also be nailed, stapled or screwed
into place.
Zameka demonstrates just how easy it is to clip the Synthetic Thatch Tiles onto a gazebo frame.
Technical details for the all weather Fiber Thatch tiles
Fiber Roofing cc manufacture three types of Fiber Thatch Tiles:
1. A Polyolefin Fiber Thatch Tile
2. A Polyolefin FR (Fire Retardant) Fiber Thatch Tile.
3. A PVC (Poly-Vinyl-Cloride) Fiber Thatch Tile.
The best possible Fire Ratings will be obtained using the PVC Fiber Thatch Tiles but PVC monofilaments are not as color fast and will
not last as long as Polyolefin monofilaments. All environmentalists have serious objections to the use of PVC.
The Polyolefin Fiber Thatch Tiles will not obtain the same Fire Ratings but the color fastness and durability is unbelievable. Roofs done
twelve years ago look as if done a month ago!
The Polyolefin FR (Fire Retardant) Fiber Tile developed in 2009 and introduced January 2010 will be your answer to the fire regulations
as prescribed by the authorities. (For full detail contact us via our web site).
We claim the use of 10% recycled material (our own first generation material) in the manufacturing process. Our chemical engineers will
aim to increase the use of recycled plastics.
Physical properties of PVC material
▪ Elongation 22% - ASTM D638 Test method.
▪ Tensile impact strength 152KJ/m - ASTM D1822 Test method.
▪ Vicat Softening point (5kg) 83C - ASTM D 1525 Test method.
▪ Shore D 81 - ASTM D 1525 Test method.
▪ Flame resistance @ 0 degrees Celsius.
Physical properties of Polyolefin material
▪ Elongation 420.9% - ASTM D638.98 Test method.
▪ Tensile strength 21.7 N/mm² - ASTM D638:98 Test method.
▪ Tensile modulus 1056.2 N/mm² - ASTM D638:98 Test method.
▪ Shore D hardness (median) 64 - ASTM D2240:00 Test method.
▪ Izod impact strength 139.60 J/m - ASTM D256:97 Test method.
▪ Flexural strength 23.0 N/mm² - ASTM D790:98 Test method.
▪ Flexural modulus 796.8 N/mm² - ASTM D790:98 Test method.
▪ Density, average 1.01 g/cm³ - ASTM D792:98 Test method.
▪ Water absorption 0.019 % - ASTM D570:95 Test method.
▪ Compressive strength 23.5 N/mm² - ASTM D695:96 Test method.
▪ Vicat Softening point 124C - ASTM D 1525:96 Test method.
▪ NON Flame resistant burn rate average 30mm/min - ASTM D635:98 With 3% FR added burn rate 20mm/min.
Fiber Thatch Insurance
Because PVC Fiber Thatch tiles are fire retarded to meet the specifications and standards of Din 4102 part 7, ASTM - E108 and ASTM E84, your fire insurance premium should not be more that any other conventional roof.
Fiber Thatch Eave Section Dimensions
Width: 125mm (5”) OR 250mm (10")
Length:
450mm (17.7”)
Fiber Thatch Tile Dimensions
| Width: | 800 mm (32”) |
| Length: | 450mm (18”) |
| Length Exposed: | 250mm (10”) |
| Tile Coverage: | 0.200 m² (2.15 ft²) |
| Tiles per m² | 5.2 |
| Weight per tile | 1.4 kg (3-1b. 1 oz) |
| Weight per m² | ± 7.0 kg (15 1b. 6 oz) |
Weight per Ft² |
0.78 kg (1 1b. 11 oz) |
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Quantities per container
Fiber Thatch tiles sizes are designed to maxi mise container space.
| We pack: | 18 Clipped Tiles per box. or 26 Flat Tiles per box |
| Box sizes: | 810mm (32”) width x 460mm (18”) length x 210mm (8.2”) height. |
| Boxes per 20-ft container: | 420 |
| Clipped Tiles per 20ft container: | 7560 |
| Flat Tiles per 20ft container: | 10920 |
| Material coverage per 20-ft container - Clipped Tiles: |
1512m²(16277 ft²) |
| Material coverage per 20-ft container - Flat Tiles: |
2100m²(22604 ft²) |
Maximum weight per 20-ft container Clipped Tiles: |
11340 kg (25000 lbs.) |
| Maximum weight per 20-ft container Flat Tiles: | 15288 kg (33633 lbs.) |
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Pricing
Please read carefully:
▪ Fiber Thatch Tiles, developed for Resort and House Roofs, can only be used with a sub roof. (See information on website).
▪ Prices quoted are for tiles only. Marine ply (Roof Ply) and Water proof material will be extra.
▪ All prices are guideline prices only. Ex Work prices will vary slightly because of currency fluctuations.
▪ CIF prices will vary slightly because of various destinations.
▪ Prices wholesale with a minimum order of 9205 fiber tiles. (1770m²[19,052ft²) No orders less will be accommodated.
▪ For smaller quantities contact us for nearest distributor.
▪ To convert square meters to square feet multiply with 10.764
▪ To calculate a price per square feet from a price per square meter divide with 10.764.
| NB: Prices are subject to change without notice online! Please contact us for an accurate quote. |
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| ZAR Ex Works Factory, SA: | R194.00 per tile (VAT included) R970.00 per m² (VAT included) |
| CIF USA East Coast : | US$ 25.00 per tile ($125 per m²) ($11.62 per ft²) |
| CIF USA West Coast : | US$ 25.00 per tile ($125 per m²) ($11.62 per ft²) |
| CIF Gulf Area: | US$ 25.00 per tile ($125 per m²) ($11.62 per ft²) |
| CIF Pacific Ocean: | US$ 25.00 per tile ($125 per m²) ($11.62 per ft²) |
CIF Indian Ocean: |
US$ 25.00 per tile ($125 per m²) |
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