Here we provide information on the straightforward process involved in quoting for and applying TS Fireshield Fire retardant spray for thatch. If you require a quote for timber treatment, get in touch for a discussion due to the variety of timber types.
TS Fireshield is not only used for treating thatch on domestic properties eg cottages and houses but also public buildings, living museums and recreational facilities eg zoos, amusements parks. It has even been used for temporary structures e.g. for films sets, bars, gazebos.
The process of applying TS Fireshield External
For the best results, it is applied to a roof in good condition. We recommend that any remedial thatching work is carried out, e.g. a new ridge, before TS Fireshield is sprayed. TS Fireshield then fits in well with a normal thatched roof maintenance programme in that it is generally reapplied after 5 years (in some higher risk areas can be 3 yearly). TS Fireshield can be sprayed onto an older roof and can be sprayed over wire netting and a little moss and lichen.
TS Fireshield (external) needs to be sprayed onto a dry roof on a dry warm day.
Access all around the property is required and we need to know of any potentially awkward areas eg conservatories or very close boundaries to neighbours.
Access to water and electricity is helpful but not essential.
Areas such as windows and plants are protected prior to spraying and it is recommended that vehicles etc are removed from the immediate vicinity of the property or covered.
- Approved TS Fireshield Sprayers use the appropriate pressure pump, extending lance and nozzles to spray the roof at the relevant application rate.
- Most TS Fireshield application is done from the ground or from a ladder eg for the eaves. This covers most domestic properties and public houses etc and scaffolding or a cherry picker is only rarely required for very high buildings.
- Re-application of the product is recommended after a period of approximately 5 years. This is due to the natural degradation of the thatch externally. Internal spray does not usually need reapplication.
- TS Fireshield is safe to use and is environmentally friendly and a non-borate based product.
- The average roof takes around a half to one day to spray, including preparation and clearing of the site.
- TS Fireshield for thatch is a watery milky colour which dries clear within a few hours depending on the weather conditions. It does not change the appearance of the thatch.
There are also Data Sheets to download.
The process of applying TS Fireshield Internal
TS Fireshield Internal is similarly applied to the external product but it is not so much of a weather dependent process.
