See a range of our most recent thatch roof conversion projects. We have arranged the projects in groups according to what roofing product we used on the new roofs.
Thatch Roof Conversion Projects
by Bosazza Roofing & Timber Homes
Shingles
Roof conversions that use shingles as the new roofing all use the Structure Stays system as our shingle supplier specifies that all thatch must be removed from the roof. Shingles are our premium roofing product and carry a lifetime product warranty.
Thatch Roof Conversion in Chintsa East
LOCATION: Chintsa East, East London
ROOF AREA: 232m²
NEW ROOFING: Shingles
COMPLETION DATE: Sept 2021
Thatch Roof Conversion Project in Gulu, outside of East London
LOCATION: Gulu Resort, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 500m² (in three separate cottages)
NEW ROOFING: Shingles
COMPLETION DATE: July 2020
Large Family Home converted from Thatch to Tile Roof
LOCATION: Gonubie, East London
ROOF AREA: 866m²
NEW ROOFING: Shingles
COMPLETION DATE: July 2021
Small Rondavel Roof converted from Thatch Roof to Tiles
LOCATION: East London
ROOF AREA: 114m²
NEW ROOFING: Shingles
COMPLETION DATE: May 2021
Roof Conversion on a Family Home in East London
LOCATION: East London
ROOF AREA: 220m²
NEW ROOFING: Shingles
COMPLETION DATE: Jan 2020
Metrotile Roof Conversions
Metrotiles are lightweight tiles made out of aluzinc which are coated in natural stone chips. You can get them in a range of colours and profiles but we find that the Woodshake profile in either Pepper or Charcoal looks very similar to thatch when it is installed.
Metrotiles have some flexibility in them so we can use them in Over-sheeting projects, although we would recommend the Structure Stays system which removes all of the thatch.
Misty Lodge & Private Cottage converted from Thatch to Metrotiles
LOCATION: Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 412m² (over 2 roofs, the main lodge & the cottage)
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Pepper
COMPLETION DATE: April 2022
Nineteen Chalets converted to Metrotiles at Silaka Nature Reserve
LOCATION: Silaka Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 2900m² (19 Chalets)
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Charcoal
COMPLETION DATE: April 2021
Small Holiday Cottage changed from Thatch to Metrotiles in Hogsback
LOCATION: Hogsback, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 125m²
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Charcoal
COMPLETION DATE: June 2018
Forest Cottage converted from Thatch to Tile Roof
LOCATION: Hogsback, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 223m²
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Pepper
COMPLETION DATE: Oct 2019
Metrotiles can be Bent to Accommodate the Curves of a Thatch Roof
LOCATION: Hogsback, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 60m²
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Charcoal
COMPLETION DATE: June 2019
Small Thatch Lapa converted to Metrotiles in East London
LOCATION: East London
ROOF AREA: 50m²
NEW ROOFING: Metrotiles
PROFILE & COLOUR: Woodshake / Charcoal
COMPLETION DATE: Aug 2018
Thatch Roof Conversion Projects – Roof Sheeting
Corrugated roof sheeting has real curb-side appeal and can be used to convert thatch roofs. It is better suited to roofs with straight angles and hipped corners like the roof below. We use AZ200 (or AZ150 inland) which is a lightweight aluzinc sheeting. The corrugated profile is the most budget friendly and is available in a range of colours. Most of our clients choose “Thunderstorm” which is a dark grey colour.
We can install roof sheeting over thatch in the Over-sheeting system, although we would recommend removing all of the thatch and using the Structure Stays system. When you choose to remove all of the thatch you also have the pleasure of choosing brand new ceilings for the inside of your home.
Chintsa East Church was converted from Thatch to Aluminum Roof Sheeting
LOCATION: Chintsa East, East London
ROOF AREA: 292m²
NEW ROOFING: Full Aluminum Roof Sheeting
PROFILE & COLOUR: Corrugated / Thunderstorm
COMPLETION DATE: Feb 2022
Large Family Home converted from Thatch to AZ200 Roof Sheeting
LOCATION: Komani, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 525m²
NEW ROOFING: AZ200 Roof Sheeting
PROFILE & COLOUR: Corrugated / Thunderstorm
COMPLETION DATE: May 2019
Holiday Cottage in Dwesa Reserve, converted from Thatch to Roof Sheeting
LOCATION: Dwesa Nature Reserve, Cwebe, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 265m²
NEW ROOFING: AZ200 Roof Sheeting
PROFILE & COLOUR: Corrugated / Thunderstorm
COMPLETION DATE: Aug 2019
This Thatch Roof Conversion was on a Family Home in Joubertina
LOCATION: Joubertina, Eastern Cape
ROOF AREA: 282m²
NEW ROOFING: AZ200 Roof Sheeting
PROFILE & COLOUR: Corrugated / Thunderstorm
COMPLETION DATE: March 2017
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