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A selection of residential, heritage and commercial thatching projects completed across South Africa.

Elsenburg Agricultural InstituteHeritage

Elsenburg Agricultural Institute

Elsenburg, Cape Town

A beautiful heritage restoration project at Elsenburg Agricultural Institute, where we carefully rethatched the roof of this historic building while preserving its traditional character and charm. The project required skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail to ensure the new thatch complemented the building's original heritage features. The finished roof restores the building's timeless appearance while providing a durable, weather-resistant covering suited to its historic setting. We are proud to have played a part in preserving a piece of Elsenburg's architectural heritage through quality traditional thatching.

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Residential HomeResidential

Residential Home

Welgemoed, Cape Town

A beautifully crafted thatched roof on a double-storey residential home, featuring sweeping eaves and a distinctive curved ridge line. The thick, well-shaped thatch gives this property its warm character and lasting kerb appeal.

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Delta Crest EstateResidential

Delta Crest Estate

Franschhoek, Western Cape

New thatch roof on a grand double-storey estate in the heart of the Franschhoek wine valley. Classic Cape style with a crisp white facade.

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Ithemba Labs (NRF)Commercial

Ithemba Labs (NRF)

Mfuleni, Cape Town

Supply and installation of multiple thatched umbrella shelters at Ithemba Labs, a leading nuclear research facility operated by the National Research Foundation. The shelters provide shaded outdoor seating areas across the campus grounds, combining practical functionality with natural aesthetics in an industrial setting.

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Springfield Convent Senior SchoolHeritage

Springfield Convent Senior School

Wynberg, Western Cape

Thatching project at Springfield Convent Senior School in Wynberg, preserving the heritage character of this well-known Cape institution.

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Ruby's CottageCommercial

Ruby's Cottage

Bergvliet, Cape Town

Full thatch restoration completed on this charming commercial cottage on Main Road, Bergvliet. The project involved a complete re-thatch, restoring the roof to its original character while ensuring a durable, weather-resistant finish suited to the Cape's coastal climate. Ruby's Cottage is a well-known local landmark and we are proud to have played a part in preserving its distinctive thatched appearance.

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Breede River District CouncilHeritage

Breede River District Council

Robertson, Western Cape

Full removal and rethatching completed for the Breede River District Council in Robertson, Western Cape. The project involved stripping the existing thatch down to the structure and installing a complete new thatch covering. The result is a fresh, durable roof that restores the building's traditional character while meeting the functional requirements of a public facility.

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Doolhof Wine EstateCommercial

Doolhof Wine Estate

Wellington, Western Cape

A major thatching project completed at the prestigious Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hawequa Mountains, this Cape Dutch heritage property required a full rethatching of the main estate building. The project involved careful removal of the existing thatch and installation of a complete new covering, preserving the estate's iconic Cape Dutch gables and architectural character. The finished roof showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail that a landmark wine estate of this calibre demands.

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