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05
Feb

roofing, Thatchers

Windows of Opportunity – Roof Windows in Thatch Roofs

Over the past couple of years, interior trends focused a lot on the optimal use of space. In a previous blog, we explored the converting of attics to beautiful lofts…

By JNA Thatchers

13
Aug

roofing

Open Minded about Closed Construction Thatching

You can be the biggest supporter and lover of thatched roofs (and believe us, we are!), but there are certain challenges that one simply cannot ignore when it comes to…

By JNA Thatchers

26
Jun

Thatchers

JNA Thatchers in Japan – the 6th International Thatching Society Conference

One day there was a Dutchman, a German, a Dane, a Swede and a South African sharing a few beers… As much as this might sound like the start of…

By JNA Thatchers

30
Apr

Thatchers

From Average Attic to Awesome Apartment

When paging through the April issue of the Tuis / Home magazine, your eye will catch an article about a beautiful loft apartment in Rosebank, Cape Town. What used to be an…

By JNA Thatchers

09
Apr

Thatchers

Thatch Roof Maintenance – Prepare and Prevent, Don’t Repair and Repent!

Winter is around the corner and therefore the timing is perfect to look at the maintenance required for thatched roofs. Within the thatching industry, we are fighting the maintenance battle…

By JNA Thatchers

26
Feb

Thatchers

West Coast Thatch Wonder: The Silver Bay Villa

It is one of the most published images of modern thatch and definitely a project that JNA THATCHERS was extremely proud to be a part of. But where did well known architect, Greg…

By JNA Thatchers

19
Sep

Thatchers

JNA Thatchers Completes Kleinplasie Restoration

JNA THATCHERS was recently approached to rethatch the representation of an old farmer’s house at the Worcester Open Air Museum, Kleinplasie. Originally the project seemed straight forward - it would require…

By JNA Thatchers

19
Sep

Thatchers

JNA Thatchers: Proud Supporters of the Little Gig Festival

"If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play." - John Cleese The Little Gig Festival started as a bunch of friends in the industry coming together once a…

By JNA Thatchers

10
Jan

Thatchers

When JNA Projects, Roofing and Thatchers Combine…Magic Happens

The JNA Group recently completed another very exciting project in Smitswinkel Bay. As is often the case with such unique projects, we had to pull resources from all three subsidiary…

By JNA Thatchers

13
Dec

Thatchers

The JNA Group’s Guide to the Holidays in Cape Town

DECEMBER: RELAX. RELOAD. RECHARGE Finally, the long-awaited December holiday is here: time to unwind and rest. Should you be lucky enough to spend the festive season in the beautiful Cape…

By JNA Thatchers

Windows of Opportunity – Roof Windows in Thatch Roofs

Open Minded about Closed Construction Thatching

JNA Thatchers in Japan – the 6th International Thatching Society Conference

From Average Attic to Awesome Apartment

Thatch Roof Maintenance – Prepare and Prevent, Don’t Repair and Repent!

West Coast Thatch Wonder: The Silver Bay Villa

JNA Thatchers Completes Kleinplasie Restoration

JNA Thatchers: Proud Supporters of the Little Gig Festival

When JNA Projects, Roofing and Thatchers Combine…Magic Happens

The JNA Group’s Guide to the Holidays in Cape Town

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