Accredited thatch fire retardant chemical.

Accredited thatch fire retardant chemical

Fire-Guard™ is an accredited thatch fire retardant chemical that prevents flame spread on thatch as well as wood. Apply our product by brush, spray and also dip.

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Fire-Guard™ has the following properties

accredited thatch fire retardant

Product Information

Fire-Guard™ is lab tested and proven to be a highly effective fire retardant chemical with the propensity to substantially retard fire and flames.

Our certificate complies with SABS testing regulations and is also accepted by insurance companies.

This amazing product is DIY orientated and very easy to apply!

Fire-Guard™ has very good waterproofing, weather-proofing as well as fire-protecting properties.

Our product is UV stable and absorbs into the substrate, thus has a prolonged outdoor life expectancy.

Fire-Guard™ is also self extinguishing in a fire.

Application

Fire-Guard™ is sprayed or brushed onto the chosen substrate.

In the case of new thatch grass, this can be soaked in a bath of Fire-Guard™ for a few minutes before being allowed to dry for an hour.

Wash equipment with water and soap after application.

Coverage

Fire-Guard™ covers, from 2 to 7 square meters per liter, depending on the surface type.

However, on thatch the spread rate is 1 to 4 square meters per liter.

For soaking applications use 1,5 to 2 liters per square meter.

Suitable surfaces

Thatch, grass as well as cape reed.

Timber, bamboo, gum poles and also wood.

MDF board, chip board, Masonite as well as ply wood.

Palm leaves and also reeds.

For hard fibrous surfaces that have been treated or sealed we supply a semi gloss sealant that is mixed into the Fire-Guard™ prior to application.

Fire-Guard™ Video

See the Fire-Guard™ video with information about our amazing product and how it works!

Fire-Guard™ laboratory test video – A rating

Tested to an A class rating standard, the highest possible classification.

Accredited thatch fire retardant

We have qualified teams of approved applicators that apply Fire-Guard™ to thatch nationwide!

Learn about the history of thatch roofs

Learn about the history of thatched roofs and also how the industry became what it is today.

More about Fire-Guard™

Fire-Guard™ is a milky blue fluid with low viscosity, and dries to a clear finish.

The product should not be visible or leave any shine when it is dry.

The surface must be clean and dry before the application of Fire-Guard™, free from dust, dirt as well as grime.

Surfaces should also be treated on both sides.

Fire-Guard™ emits no fumes to speak of, thus indoor applications can be done without ventilation equipment.

This accredited thatch fire retardant is activated to resist fungus, mildew as well as algae giving thatch better longevity and improved health properties.

Fire-Guard™ also has insecticidal properties making it unattractive to insects and birds.

This product is environmentally friendly as well as non tox.

Fire-Guard™ applied to thatch roofs is not effected by rain and bad weather.

Proud member of the fire protection association of South Africa

Spray for me cost estimator

The below are estimates that include travel, labour, product as well as equipment. Some companies will have a minimum charge for smaller thatches.

This cost estimator is for budgeting purposes only. Values may decrease or increase depending on factors such as the location, accessibility to the roof and also the condition of the roof.