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Why Thatch Guard

SABS Tested and certified to “A” class rating standard  – the highest possible classification

Benefits of Thatch Fire Guard

Thatch Fire Guard binds the grass together making it very difficult for birds to dismantle.

-Extends the Life of your Thatch

Thatch Fire Guard is a effective product with the propensity to substantially retard fire or flames on coated  substrates such as thatch, bamboo, timber, wood, reeds, cardboard, masonite, etc.

-Also has very good waterproofing, weatherproofing and protecting properties.

Thatch Fire Guard protects your thatch against Insects

-Reduces sinus and Ellergies

Thatch Fire Guard is uv stable thus has a prolonged outdoor life expectancy.

Thatch Fire Guard can be sprayed or brushed onto  the chosen substrate or, as in the case of  new thatch grass, this can be soaked in a bath for a few minutes before being allowed to dry for a couple of hours prior to installation.

-Reduces costs of home insurance

-For existing Thatch roofs Thatch Fire Guard can be applied by spray mechanisms.

-Consists of a water based emulsion, equipment can therefore be washed with ordinary tap    water.

Thatch Fire Guard is an milky fluid, and will dry to a clear non shiny finish.

-Surfaces to be coated with Thatch Fire Guard should be clean and dry prior to application, free from dust, dirt, grime etc.

-When applying Thatch Fire Guard, all surfaces should be treated, both inside and outside.

Also has a self extinguishing property

Thatch Fire Guard is activated to resist fungus, mildew and algae giving it advanced longevity and improved health properties

 –Thatch Fire Guard also has insecticidal properties making it unattractive to destructive insects, and is environmentally friendly.

When Thatch Fire Guard is applied to thatch is not effected by rain and weather.