Archive for August, 2018
Fire in Thatch Properties with Wood Burning Stoves
The Fire Protection Association (FPA) recently released its long awaited report into the causes of thatch fires – Fire in Thatch Properties with Wood Burning Stoves.
The report, sponsored by Historic England and the NFU Mutual details the work and research carried out to understand the key factors that may contribute to thatch fires when using a wood burning stove.
The FPA also produced new guidance for owners of thatched building with wood burners and multi-fuelled stoves. The guidance list key actions that homeowners should take to reduce the risk of fire.
The author of the report, Dr James Glockling, the NFU Mutual and Historic England are happy for us to distribute the information.
The report and guidance are available here:
Fires in Thatched Properties with Wood Burning Stoves 2018
Guidance for owners of thatched building with wood burners and multi-fuelled stoves
The Farmers Arms – Thatchsayf Fire Retardant
TAS recently completed the application of Thatchsayf Fire Retardant to the Farmers Arms in Combe Florey, Somerset.
The pub was completely gutted by fire in January 2017 and it is believed that an ejected ember or spark was the cause. The roof is around 250m² and was thatched by Richard Pascoe and his team.
Prior to thatching, the roof timbers had TAS100 Thatch Fireboards fitted and 100mm Thatchbatts® installed between the rafters. The refurbishment was carried out by Les Joint Building Contractors.
The pub is due to re-open later this year.
For further information about Thatchsayf Fire Retardant, please see the link below.
http://www.thatchfireprotection.co.uk/thatchsayf-spray-system-thatch-fire-retardant/
Highways – Thatchsayf Fire Retardant
TAS recently completed the application of Thatchsayf Fire Retardant to the recently renovated ‘Highways’ in Cheshire.
The 160m² roof was thatched by Paul Draycott.
For further information about Thatchsayf Fire Retardant, please see the link below.
http://www.thatchfireprotection.co.uk/thatchsayf-spray-system-thatch-fire-retardant/
The Cider House – Thatchsayf Fire Retardant
TAS recently completed the application of Thatchsayf Fire Retardant to the newly built Cider House on the Willow Farm Estate in Heveningham, Suffolk.
The house was built by Sixsmith Build and the roof thatched by Marcus & Ben Thompson.
Prior to thatching, the roof timbers had TAS100 Thatch Fireboards fitted and 100mm Thatchbatts® installed between the rafters.
For further information about Thatchsayf Fire Retardant, please see the link below.
http://www.thatchfireprotection.co.uk/thatchsayf-spray-system-thatch-fire-retardant/
Roundhouse – Thatchsayf Fire Retardant
TAS recently treated this thatched roundhouse at Parluant Park Primary School in Slough, Berkshire with Thatchsayf Fire Retardant.
The roundhouse was thatched by Anthony Brown of Conygar Coppice. During construction, the students learnt about thatching from Anthony and helped daub the walls.
For further information about Thatchsayf Fire Retardant, please see the link below.
http://www.thatchfireprotection.co.uk/thatchsayf-spray-system-thatch-fire-retardant/