The Thatched Roofing Company was the first company to import Balinese Thatch - Indonesian Thatch (Alang-Alang) grass roofing material into Australia, this process included botanical identification of the product and involvement in the first AQIS approved quarantine regime for the product.  Since the first imports in 1983 we have been the only company to continuously stock this product specialising in wholesale production and retail supply in Australia together with tile products, bamboo woven matting and coconut poles.

 In Australia, with our outdoor lifestyle, thatching has become a natural and attractive way of roofing leisure structures and as many Australians have made Bali their holiday island, Balinese thatch has become the product of choice.  This product is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, provides excellent insulation properties for hot climates (many people say it is at least 10-15 degrees cooler than other materials) and depending upon the density at which the roof is installed, the product can be 100% waterproof, although wider spacings often provide more cost effective showerproof solutions.

In Bali, traditional Balinese roofs are made with bamboo rafters, however, in recent years a significant portion of structures have been constructed utilising locally available timbers and this is the material which is commonly used in Australia and is a far less expensive alternative.  On traditional structures the lower rafters for alang-alang roofs have had additional short rafters, set at a lower pitch, overlapping the bottom of the main rafter.  This creates a slight upward lift to the roof at the eaves however, the same effect can be achieved by utilising a thicker batten at the lower edge of the roof.

The Thatched Roofing Company is able to provide a service to customers nationally with representation on both the West and the East coast of Australia.  Please feel free to contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

INSTALLATION?

DIY?  The product can be easily installed by a home handyman, we  provide easy DIY instructions and telephone backup support to allow you to discuss any items particular to your structure to ensure a painless installation.  If your structure includes hip corners we can also supply pre-made hip corners  to make completion of the roof quick and easy.

 In order for us to assist you in calculating quantities we will need you to give us your basic roof dimensions and roof shape, if you are able to provide the roof pitch in degrees, that would be helpful however, this can often be calculated using the basic dimensions of overall size plus the vertical lift of the pitched section of the roof.

All our prices include GST however freight costs are additional.

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION?  If you require installation or a complete design and construct we can refer you to a qualified tradesman to undertake your complete project.

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