Natural African thatch tile
The 45 × 80 cm thatch tile for umbrellas, pergolas and roofs: it fixes with clips or staples and is replaced one piece at a time.
| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| 45 × 80 cm tile | €16 / unit |
Thatch tiles and panels
African thatch tiles: the roof that practically lays itself.
African reed thatch already stitched into 45 × 80 cm tiles. They fix with their own clips, cover quickly and, if one gets damaged, you replace just that one.
From
€16 / unit · excl. VAT
- 45 × 80 cm
- size of each tile, 3 cm thick
- 4.5 tiles
- per square metre of roof
- 8 – 10 years
- estimated lifespan
- 2 years
- guarantee against mould and rot
Specifications
The tile, in figures.
It is the same model of tile whether you are assembling an umbrella or roofing a pergola. We supply it with or without a clip on the rubber strip.
- Dimensions
- 45 cm long × 80 cm wide × 3 cm thick
- Coverage
- 4.5 tiles per m²
- Weight
- 5 kg per tile · about 22.5 kg per m²
- Lifespan
- 8 – 10 years
- Guarantee
- 2 years against mould and rot
- Colour fade
- 2 – 5% a year for the first 5 years
- Installation
- With the tile’s own clips or with heavy-duty staples
Installation
Fitted from the bottom up, like roof tiles.
The tiles are laid in horizontal courses starting at the eave, so that each row overlaps the one before. They are fastened to the battens with the tile’s own clips or with heavy-duty staples.
You don’t need a thatcher’s skills: a carpenter or a regular roofer can do it with everyday tools. Ridges, eaves and hips each have their own piece.
- Quick to fit on battens
- Special pieces for ridge, eave and hip
- Replaced tile by tile, without dismantling the rest
The system
Tiles and finishing pieces.
Ask us about the availability of each piece when you request a quote.
Price
What a tile costs.
Every square metre of roof takes 4.5 tiles: multiply and you have the cost of the material. The calculator does it for you.
African thatch tile umbrella
Eight thatch tiles and a cone on a metal ring frame: it goes up in minutes and is renewed by changing only the tiles.
Find out more| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| Complete · Ø 2.15 m · 10 cm post | €340 / unit |
| Ring frame only | €55 / unit |
Unit prices, excluding VAT and delivery. Volume discounts available.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about thatch tiles
How is it different from bundle thatch?
The tile is 3 cm thick and lasts between 8 and 10 years; bundle thatch is about 20 cm thick and reaches 30. In return, the tile costs less to fit and can be replaced piece by piece.
Does it lose colour?
Yes, like any natural material: between 2 and 5% a year for the first five years, until it stabilises.
What does the guarantee cover?
Two years against mould and rot.
Can they be used for an umbrella?
That is their most common use: eight tiles and a cone on a metal ring frame make an umbrella 2.15 m in diameter.
With or without a clip?
Both options. The tile with a clip on the rubber strip hooks straight on; the one without is fixed with heavy-duty staples.
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Tell us what you want to cover and we’ll tell you what it costs.
The measurements, a photo of the site or the plans are all we need to prepare a quote for the material, with delivery and, if you need it, installation.