Cost of thatched roofs for different shed structures
Cost of thatched roofs for different shed structures
Owning a house with a thatched roof is a dream for many people, and many owners of resort hotels, beach restaurants, theme parks are also interested in building such thatched structures (such as tiki cabins, gazebo or terraces) for tourists and customers.
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But many are curious about the cost of thatched roofs. Since our product is synthetic thatch, our article is to discuss the cost of synthetic thatch roofs, not the cost of natural thatch roofs.
In addition to the cost of thatched roof tiles, the construction of thatched roofs also needs to consider the cost of other materials, let's discuss together to give you a clearer understanding of the total cost of roof construction.
1. Bottom roof structure
For this structure, in addition to corrugated steel roofing panels, it is necessary to use wire mesh to install synthetic thatch.
A) Galvanized corrugated steel roof structure as a secondary roof
First, the cost of steel plate: about 7-10 US dollars per square meter.
Second, wire mesh (diameter 1mm) : about 1.5 US dollars/square meter, first install wire mesh on the corrugated steel plate, and then fix the thatch tile on the wire mesh
B). Wooden purlins and rafters as secondary roof
To install natural or artificial thatch on the wooden purlin rafters, the main material is wood. The installation of waterproof materials is at the customer's discretion. For palm thatch or artificial Viva thatch, there is no need to install waterproof material.
Costs vary depending on the type of wood.
The pine size is 48x28mm and the price per meter is about $1.
A cross-section of at least 50x30mm is recommended to ensure strength. WPC is available in solid and hollow. It costs about $2 to $4 per meter.
2. Insulation
Although the thatched roof structure itself provides insulation, many customers will install other insulation materials to enhance the insulation.
Insulation materials include aluminum foil foam, XPS insulation, rubber foam insulation, glass wool, etc.
Depending on the specifications, the cost per square meter is about $2-4.
3. Waterproof material
Since not all thatch roof tiles are waterproof, except palm thatch and viva thatch, for the construction of other synthetic thatch roof structures, waterproof materials need to be installed, including tarpaulin, PVC tarpaulin, polypropylene fiber tarpaulin or APP modified asphalt waterproof roll.
Depending on the material and different specifications, the cost per square meter varies from $1 to $7.
4. Screws and power tools
Depends on local costs.
5. Thatch roofing material
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D). Marine plywood as roof floor
C). WPC wood as a roof secondary material
There are many factors that determine the cost of a thatched roof:
A) Thatched roofing material
Thatch tiles usually come in a number of different materials, including PVC thatch, PE thatch and nylon thatch.
The cost is: PVC thatch <PE thatch < nylon thatch
B) Fireproof or not
Fireproof thatch is more expensive than non-fireproof thatch.
C) The weight of a piece of thatch
In the case of PE leaf thatch, the standard weight is 600-650g/ piece, but sometimes the weight required by the customer will be higher or lower, which will lead to different costs. Sometimes even 300g/ tablet is served.
D) Use new or recycled materials
This can result in a cost difference of around 10-20%.
E) How many thatch tiles are needed for a square meter of roof
500x450mm size of a single piece, it is generally recommended to use at least 8 pieces a square meter, some customers may use 4 or 6 pieces, but it does not look thick enough, nor good looking.
For example, if the roof area meets the MOQ standard, 500x450mm size PE thatch, non-fireproof, 650g/piece, brand new material, 8 pieces of 1 square meter, the cost per square meter is about $40-60.
6. Ceiling decoration under the thatched roof
Some clients need to provide similar materials to decorate the interior, especially the location of the ceiling. We recommend that you use our synthetic bamboo MATS for decoration. The cost per square meter is about $30-40.
Synthetic bamboo ceiling mat under thatch roof:
7. Labor costs
Each project is different and requires consultation with your construction company.
If you have specific requirements and interests in building a thatched tiki hut or other building, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with some information for your reference.
Note: The above fees are estimates, including transportation costs, duties and taxes from China to the destination country, but are not accurate, the specific requirements need to be confirmed with us.
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