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Welcome to Stephen Bursey Thatching
Thatching is our Business
Stephen Bursey Thatching was established in the Eastern Cape in 1990. The company has an excellent service record and many satisfied clients throughout the Eastern, Southern and Western Cape, up the West Coast and into the Little and Great Karoo.
We offer a personalized service, a committed and focused team and pride ourselves on being extremely competent in all aspects of the thatching industry.
We have offices situated in East London and Somerset West.
Our Clients
De Zalze Golf Clubhouse - Spier Stellenbosch
Elsenburg Agricultural College - Stellenbosch
Aquila Private Game Reserve
We are very pleased with the work Stephen Bursey Thatching did at Aquila Private Game Reserve. They were responsible for various roof renovations, and the thatch roof crowning our massive new restaurant.
I have found the company passionate in their trade and they are always willing to make suggestions regarding architectural roof design to accommodate the natural beauty of the surrounding Karoo landscape, and enhance the quality of the space.
They are especially passionate in personally overseeing the construction of the truss structure. When problems occur they are sorted out practically with me, the architect, and Stephen Bursey’s project manager Nigel King. This enhanced good communication between all on site parties.
The thatching team under his leadership was always punctual, professional and reliable and worked a full day in soaring Karoo temperatures, completing the roof very efficiently.
Stephen Bursey Thatching is certainly a company that one can rely on to complete a project according to the design, and specifications.
Searl Derman
Aquila Game Reserve.
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Chenna Properties
I own Chenna Properties which is a construction company and we have been using Stephen Bursey Thatching for the past 5 years.
In Stephen Bursey Thatching the quotes are prompt, and the starting date once set has never been changed. This has ensured that my projects run on time which assists me an enormous amount when planning projects.
When the pole structure is erected, Mr. Bursey is personally seen on site and up in the rafters working on a hands on principle thus ensuring that we receive the best possible result.
Thereafter, when the grass thatchers are brought onto site, the supervision is again of a high standard and the quality of the grass (as well as the very thick grass cover) has always ensured that we receive an excellent quality product.
After each roof has been completed, all queries or snags have been attended to very promptly.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending the Stephen Bursey Thatching Team.
Kotie Pepler
Mobile: 082 3273 123
Glen Carlour Wine Estate
Sanbona Private Game Reserve
AGMAC Construction
I would like to confirm that we have contracted Steven Bursey Thatching to carry out thatching for us on projects in Cape Town and Sanbona Game Reserve as a specialized sub contractor. We have been well satisfied with the quality of work done, their ability to plan and adherence to program.
Their workmen have been well supervised and they have left the site in a clean and satisfactory condition on completion of their contract.They remain our thatching contractor of choice for future projects.
Yours faithfully
M McNamara
Gondwana Game Reserve
Steven Bursey Thatching has thatched 2 main lodges (one with 14 individual rooms) on Gondwana Game Reserve. Both projects were done with top professionalism, attention to detail and great efficiency. In fact they are one of the few contractors we worked with who met their deadlines with ease. Their follow up is impressive as well. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the thatching and will always use them in the future as they are a pleasure to work with.
Wendy Rutherfoord
Director - Gondwana Game Reserve
Bruce Demmer Projects
Langezandt Fishermans Village
The is to verify that I have used Stephen Bursey Thatchers for several of our home projects at Langezandt, Struisbaai and I have found them to be a reliable and professional team of Thatchers. They are willing to work in any weather conditions during their project.
I therefore would highly recommend their work.
Costa Stanissis
Project Management
Langezandt, Struisbaai
Spier Wine Estate
Pumba Game Reserve
Rob Hyde Builde
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We were appointed to construct a new bush lodge at Gondwana Game Reserve, west of Mossel Bay in March, 2009.
We called for tenders on the thatched roof, and as the most competitive tenderer with a solid reputation, we duly appointed Stephen Bursey Thatching for the supply and erection of the thatched roof and pole structure.
As a sub-contractor, Stephen Bursey were a pleasure to deal with, their work was well supervised, they made and met their promises, with the end result that the finished product was of a quality that we as quality home builders are proud of.
We would not hesitate to recommend them to any prospective client.
Sincerely
ROB HYDE
St Francis Links Golf Estate Clubhouse
De Zalze Golf Estate Clubhouse
La Couronne Hotel and Restaurant
La Vue Wine Estate
Inkwenkwezi Game Lodge
Crawfords Estate
Cefane Reserve
Mazeppa Bay Hotel
Our Materials
The pole selection and truss structure is arguably the most important factor in any thatched roof, followed by the quality of the thatching material used. The application and consistency of the thickness of the thatched roof, is another vital aspect.
The span of the roof truss structure determines the diameter of pole selection. Great care is taken in this regard and weight bearing poles are ordered accordingly (the wider the span the thicker the poles). All pole diameter specifications are written into our quotation.
There are various species of thatching materials available and suitable for roofing. The most popular being Cape Dekriet and Hyperhinia Herta. We use both varieties and are able to advise on the correct application taking the existing climate conditions for each region into consideration.
- thatch thickness is generally 170-200mm. We advise replacing the treated twine by using non-flammable galvanized or stainless steel wire to attach the thatch to the roof structure.
- all poles are treated and SABS approved to meet the Code 475 specification. All trusses, tie beams, king posts and bracing are bolted together using galvanised threaded rods - nut ends can be countersunk and plugged.
- laths are also treated and reasonably straight and clean in accordance to the size.
- timber pole varieties include Poplar, Pine and Gum (Eucalyptus), again taking regional climatic conditions into consideration.
- we highly recommend the installation of the SABS approved Fire Retardant Blanket to all buildings unless instructed to the contrary by the client or architect. The fire blanket also provides a screen against dust and is not visible from the inside of the building.
- a fully automated sprinkler system is available, with a back-up manually operated system. This is provided on request.
- additional opening or non-opening skylight windows can be installed for extra ventilation and light.
- all cement ridges are completed with a water-proofing sealant.
A thatched roof is a wonderful lifestyle investment - providing years of pleasure.
Thatching is eco-friendly and certainly applies to the policy of sustainable development and construction. A thatched home provides wonderful ventilation and insulation.
Our Services
We have a permanent on site supervisor on all sites and the construction and development of the roof truss structure is done personally by the owner in conjunction with the expertise of a structural engineer. We ensure that there is a production consistency and that the same team is always committed to one site.
We will present you with a professionally drawn up quotation within days of receiving your complete working drawings at no additional cost. Where requested, a Certificate of Compliance is provided to the client by an independent Structural Engineer.
We offer a comprehensive warrantee on all our workmanship and all materials used in the construction of the thatched roof.
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