Cape Reed Thatch Tiles

Cape Reed Thatch Specifications

• South African Cape Reed Thatch (Thamnochortus Insignis family of reeds)
• Flexible binding strip, allowing the tiles to bend and conform to unusual undulating roof lines
• Binding strip consists of a two-part polyurethane mixture, reinforced with a nylon woven mesh
• Each standard tile measures 800mm wide x 450mm high x 25mm thick and weighs approximately 4kg
• Each standard or heavy tile will cover 0.28 square metres
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To calculate the number of tiles needed, divide the roof area by 0.28

Standard tiles are supplied in boxes of 6 tiles and cover 1.6 sqm. 
All of our Thatch Tiles can be made Fire Retardant. This will be an additional cost of £2.99 per tile (incl VAT)

Installing Cape Reed Thatch Tiles

All Cape Reed Tiles are supplied with clips that can be fastened to an 8mm bar or rope and this is the recommended way to install. If required they can be nailed to a standard roof batten. 

We would recommend a minimum roof pitch of 30 degrees. Thatched tiles should be installed with a minimum overlap of 50mm. Once installed tiles are 98% watertight, require no maintenance and have a lifespan of 6-10 years.

If you have one of The Lapa Company gazebos and would prefer not to see the tiles and fixings from inside your structure, you can purchase a canvas roof lining from our Accessories range. Roof linings are available in over 30 different colours and made from UV resistant material. They are easy to add to your structure after the tiles are in place.

Please note when using corner tiles the distance between fixings should be reduced from 350mm to 250mm.
 

Potential Uses of Cape Reed Thatch Tiles​