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A Collaboration With The Wow Factor
Here at Africa Roofing UK, we pride ourselves on being a trusted supplier to our clients, time after time,…
Rising to The Challenges of COVID-19
For industries that rely so heavily on visitors and in person experiences the announcement of the coronavirus lockdown should…
What is the Lifespan of Thatch Materials?
So, you’re looking for thatch materials with both performance and functionality, but where to start?! Here, we look at…
Twycross Zoo – Chimpanzee Eden Case Study
Last year Africa Roofing supplied the thatching materials to create the two entry points to Twycross Zoo’s Chimpanzee Eden.
Chester Zoo – New Madagascar Habitat Case Study
Africa Roofing UK was delighted to play its part in helping Chester Zoo to re-create a unique African landscape…
Mandela Exhibition – Thatched Rondavel Case Study
Last week, we had the chance to experience “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition” on the first leg of its…
Theming Products & Effects
When it comes to theming, we have the products to make the experience complete.
Family Treehouse Project
Treehouse Life teams up with Africa Roofing to realise a dreamy family treehouse project.
A New Shelter for Horus, Zara and Kayla
The newest addition to the zebra paddock at Peak Wildlife Park is a thatched umbrella supplied by Africa Roofing...
Royal School for the Deaf
Designing a building that would sit on a raised platform and link to a wooden walkway, forming a prominent central…
Sandcastle Waterworld
As part of a £4.5 million makeover, thatch umbrellas, in a variety of diameters, were required for Sandcastle Waterworld.
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo required the creation of three covered structures – a circular information point and two viewing areas on…
Tsavo Cafe – Chester Zoo
Our Fibre Thatch® roofing tiles proved the ideal solution in the construction of a new café with a 1200m2…
Guest Services – Chester Zoo
We were involved in the design and build of a new “Guest Services” building at the front entrance to…
Natural looking synthetic thatch
When you run a theme park, zoo or successful family attraction, you need your destination to be a fully…
All Saints School
All Saints School required a shelter constructed of natural material, which provided both shade for hot, sunny days and…
Asian Rhinos – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Constructing a viewing shelter for the Asian rhino enclosure suspended 3m above the rhinos on a steel gantry with…
London Zoo
Authentic eucalyptus bound with natural, thick rope was used to create rustic signposting for a new exhibit at London…
Cheetah Rock – ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Providing thatch and other theming products to clad a new steel structure in the cheetah enclosure at the zoo.
Natural, Synthetic or Artificial Thatch
Thatch is an environmentally friendly building material but the use of natural or synthetic thatch materials can differ depending…