Accredited thatch fire retardant chemical
Fire-Guard™ is a certified 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
Fire-Guard™ Video
View our laboratory test video – A rating
Tested to an A class rating standard, the highest classification.
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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.
Suitable surfaces for Fire-Guard™ applications: thatch, bamboo, timber, wood, reeds, cardboard as well as Masonite.
Our certificate complies with SABS testing regulations and is also accepted by insurance companies.
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 self extinguishing.
Application
Fire-Guard™ is sprayed or brushed onto the chosen substrate, or, as 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.
Apply by spray, as per the test video, knap sack sprayer, mechanical spray applicators as well as dip. Also use Fire-Guard™ as a soak-able pre wash.
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.
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.
Fire-Guard™ applied to thatch roofs is not effected by rain and bad weather.
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 the condition of the roof.
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Several hundred regional towns serviced. Where we are able to deliver, in most cases, within 48 hours (from date of dispatch).
