components for use specifically on thatched roofs. More importantly, it can also provide the protection needed to avoid any injuries (or loss of life) related to a lightning strike for the people ...

Traditionally, external lightning protective equipment for thatched roofs has involved the use of a free-standing lightning mast, which must be higher than the thatched roof.

All houses with thatch roofs must have lightning conductors installed to protect them from lightning strikes which can cause a fire. The conductor must be SABS Code of Practice compliant.

Taylor Daniels from ZD Fin who manages the estate said, “Tiles were installed over the existing thatch roofing, which remains in place as insulation.” “Regarding lightning protection ...

A Knoppieslaagte community pulled together at the weekend and helped save belongings worth thousands of rands when a double-storey thatched roof house was struck by lightning and caught fire.

It’s a reality that thatched roofs are extremely popular in South Africa, both within many rural communities and a number of upmarket developments. Constructed of soft material, such as straw, reed, ...

The new insurance offering from lightning and surge protection company DEHN Africa is based on DEHN’s modern high-voltage-resistant insulated (HVI) technology. The local insurance solution combines ...