Thatching and lapas

The following thatching products are exclusively available on this site only. Build your own Thatched roof or lapa with easy to follow steps.

  • Thatching Construction Manual - An excellent resource for the DIY person when building his own thatched roof or lapa. You can save yourself plenty of time, money and inconvenience. Ideally for the D.I.Y. person, or people interested in the construction of thatched roofs or lapas. Build Your Own Lapa with step-by-step instructions. Price R 259-00 (A .pdf document will be sent to your e-mail address directly after payment is received.) Please note the thatching process can not be taught by this manual as it is a skill acquired after many years of training.
  • Thatching Plans – Detailed plans complete with views, a description of poles, material needed and a costing of the roof. R 119-00 / plan (A .pdf document will be sent to your e-mail address directly after payment is received.) Lapa Shapes.pdf
  • Complete Thatching & Lapa CD - The complete thatching resource for all your thatching and lapa information. Includes all the information of the introduction CD, with 16 complete lapa plans with material needs and costings. Price R 489-00/cd (The CD will be posted directly after payment is received, please allow 5-7 days for delivery)
  • Thatched roofs and lapa plans can also be drawn according to your needs, complete with all material needed, pole requirements and a costing on the proposed thatch or lapa. Design and pole and material requirements from R 8-00/m². For a quote send your requirements to jan@thatchingconnection.co.za

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Thatching & Lapa
Construction Manual
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Lapa Plans
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