Fiber Thatch is a local company based in the beautiful country of South Africa! Our company was founded in 1976 by our chairman Jan Grobler. We are the global leading manufacturer and exporter of synthetic thatch products and tiles. We have agents and distributors based in every country in the world.

Currently Houtkrel consists of seven branches; Boksburg, Graskop, Heidelberg, Kimberley, Mozambique, Randburg, Vereeniging and Witbank. Graskop is predominant a treating plant that is up to SABS standards and are also audited and inspected by SABS inspectors on a regular basis. It is also regarded as a model treating plant. Houtkrel is proud to set a standard in the industry and to make the impossible possible.

We offer vast knowledge and know-how, for your next project. Our mission is excellence in roofing and our aim is to differentiate ourselves from others by providing excellent workmanship and customer service in Thatching Roof Lapas, Thatch Maintenance & Repairs, Harvey Thatch Roof Repairs Waterproofing, fire retardant Stripping and Re-thatching