Fiber Thatch Fire Tests Conducted

The photos show fire tests performed on a PVC Fiber Thatch test panel in accordance with DIN 4102 Part 7.

The tests were performed by Testing and Confirmity Services (Pty) Ltd of the S.A.B.S.
(Full report available on request)

Conclusion

The Fiber Thatch roof section complied with all the requirements of DIN 4102 Part 7. Class A fire rating.

Fiber Thatch has passed major world tests, which include:

PVC Fiber Thatch – Tested in South Africa by Africa Roofing cc
(to visit click http://www.thatchroofs.com)
Tests conducted by S.A.B.S (to visit click http://www.sabs.co.za)
Test method: DIN 4102 Part 7 - Fire test, Class A-Rating.

Polyolefin Fiber Thatch – Tested in the UK by Africa Roofing UK
(to visit click http://www.africaroofinguk.co.uk).
Tests conducted by Wiratec (to visit click http://www.bttg.co.uk)
Test method: BS476 Part 7 - Fire test, Class 1-Rating.

Polyolefin Fiber Thatch – Tested in the UK by Africa Roofing UK
(to visit click http://www.africaroofinguk.co.uk).
Tests conducted by Wiratec (to visit click http://www.bttg.co.uk)
Test method: BS476 Part 7 - Fire test, Class 1-Rating.

Polyolefin Fiber Thatch – Tested in South Africa by Fiber Roofing cc.

In the U.S.A by Safari Thatch and Bamboo inc. (to visit click http://www.safarithatch.com)
Test method: TAS-100-95 - Wind driven rain test, passed.
Test method: UL-2218 - Hail test, passed.
Tests conducted by http://www.priasphalt.com
Test method: ASTM-E108 - Flame spread, Class A-Rating.
Test method: ASTM-E843 - Flame spread, Class A-Rating

Further tests on Polyolefin Fiber Thatch particles only:
Test method: ASTM d638 - Elongation 22%
Test method: ASTM D1822 - Tensile impact strength 152KJ/m
Test method - ASTM D1525 - Vicat Softening point (5kg) 83C
The physical properties on the Fiber Thatch particles relate to the last mentioned three tests.