MOSTERT'S MILL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

On April 18th, 2021, a devastating runaway fire originating on the slopes of Devil’s Peak ravaged Mostert’s Mill, a cherished 200-year-old windmill in Cape Town. Following the tragedy, John Willson-Harris from Gabriel Fagan Architects reached out to JNA Thatchers for a quotation. However, recognizing the significance of preserving South African heritage, we opted to undertake the project pro bono. For this undertaking, JNA Thatchers meticulously constructed the traditional poplar timber roof structure, incorporating “spaansriet” laths as per the original specifications, and executed a comprehensive rethatching utilizing our fire-retardant method. Additionally, we installed our cutting-edge JNA Thatchers Manual Drencher System to enhance fire protection measures.

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