Thatched Cottage at Kirstenbosch, Cape Town, ZA
S 33° 59.540 E 018° 25.852
34H E 262695 N 6235718
The thatch on this roof is made of reed.
Waymark Code: WMJ96P
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 10/13/2013
Views: 4
We were fortunate enough to have a guided tour thru part of Kirstenbosch, and our guide confirmed this thatch is made of reed, and not only that, but our guide led us over to some of the live reed plants so we can see how they grow. Our guide advised that the roofs can be expected to last 60-80 years (but the insurance premiums are very high!)
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Just inside the side gates at Kirstenbosch.
Roof Type: Roof has Reed covering
Wall Type: Walls are constructed from Stone
Construction Date: 20th Century
Building Rating: 
Location:
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Cape Town, Western South Africa
8000
Parking: Not Listed
Related web site if known: Not listed
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