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Why Thatch Guard

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

Benefits of Thatch Guard

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

-Extends the Life of your Thatch

Thatch 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 Guard protects your thatch against Insects

-Reduces sinus and Ellergies

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

Thatch 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 Guard can be applied by spray mechanisms.

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

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

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

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

Also has a self extinguishing property

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

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

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