Thatched Roof Fire Protection

Specialist fire retardant sprays for thatch.

Thatched roof fire protection.

Others are to stop it spreading across the roof or to slow the process of burning. The high density and non combustible properties of the batts reduce heat transfer around the roof timbers in the event of a fire and increase protection from fire on the underside of the thatched roof. Statistically speaking thatched structures are no more likely to catch fire1 than those with more conventional roofs. So the goal of thatched structure owners is to prevent fires from occurring.

A fire blanket is an option that can be used when the roof is originally built. Please note that this chemical is not for sale it is highly toxic. Every thatched roof should have some form of fire retardants and barriers to act as thatch fire protection. We supply and install lightning conductors to protect your thatch roof against lightning.

Treatment certificates should be provided as proof of certified application and are often required for insurance purposes. There are many different forms of thatch fire retardants. Please contact us for more information and pricing. Thatched roof fire protection is part of the package of ownership.

There are several forms of fire protection to thatched roofs. Thatched roof fire protection is part of the package of owning a beautiful thatched property. E g magma firestop fire retardant spray which should only be applied on a dry roof on a dry day. An added advantage is that they also improve both the thermal and the acoustic insulation of the property.

Some are to stop fires from being created. Thatch roof are treated by a fire retardant chemical that we spry onto and inside your thatch roof. As there are so many roofs that do not have fire blankets specifically lapas the need exists for alternative options. As pretty as a thatched cottage is unfortunately if a fire takes hold in a property with a thatched roof the result can be more damaging than in a conventional property.