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	Thatching - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thatching is the art and craft of covering a roof with vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, rushes and heather.
		Thatched houses in Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire, England
		Thatched roofs were forbidden in London by the Normans in the 12th century - not after the Great Fire of London in 1666 as many believe (the rapid spread of the Great Fire had nothing to do with thatch).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thatching (679 words)

	Thatching
		Thatched cottages and farm buildings were the norm in rural Britain for a millennium or more.
		Thatched buildings appear in almost every county in the United Kingdom although the West Country - Cornwall, Devon and Dorset have probably the highest number of buildings which still retain a thatched roof.
		First the thatch is tied in bundles, then laid in an underlayer on the roof beams and pegged in place with rods made of hazel or withy.
	www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Britain/thatching.htm (650 words)

	Thatch in the 21st Century - Clive Fewins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Thatch - Henry James said it represented "unmitigated England" - is arguably the most attractive and almost certainly the oldest of the roofing materials still in regular use in this country.
		Distinct regional styles of thatching are apparent, and variations may occur from one village to another, particularly where one style has been adopted by local thatchers and handed down from one generation to the next.
		Entitled Thatching, the Future of an English Tradition, the day-long event, at which the keynote speech was delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales, was also used to launch a 20 page illustrated booklet Thatch and Thatching, to serve as a guide on conservation issues to professionals and local authority employees involved with thatching.
	www.buildingconservation.com /articles/thatch/thatch.htm (1715 words)

	Thatched Roofs: An Introduction - catherine Lewis
		The ridge of a thatched roof bears the brunt of the weather and, as the fixings are external, it requires attention on average every 10 to 15 years.
		Evidence shows that thatch fires are usually caused by the same kinds of hazards affecting all housing and that genuine thatch fires are extremely rare.
		When alterations to an existing thatched roof are planned or when designing a new thatched roof it is imperative that consultation with a Master Thatchers Association is sought and in the case of a listed building, with the conservation officer at the local council.
	www.buildingconservation.com /articles/thatchrf/thatchrf.htm (1632 words)

	Long Straw Thatching, Reed Thatching. thatching, roof thatching, thatch, master thatchers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The fact that thatch has been able to maintain itself as a practical means of covering for a human dwelling for some 10,000 years proves that it is not only picturesque but extremely efficient.
		The earliest thatching material of all, reed, being a wild plant was in use long before wheat and rye were cultivated, and is strange that it should be the most durable and superior of all thatching materials and has not been improved or out classed.
		The life of thatching materials depends on many factors, for example weather conditions, and the position of the property and the quality of the materials used.
	www.thatchedroofing.net (448 words)

	McGhee & Co. Roof Thatchers
		Thatched roofs are sturdy and durable housetops that keep out the elements and are impenetrable to bugs, birds and vermin.
		Thatching is an ancient craft found in various forms around the world.
		The settlers used the same type of thatch on their own buildings, and this method of roofing was used commonly into the 18th century.
	www.thatching.com (520 words)

	Thatching Material
		Only grass that was harvested during this period is suitable as thatching grass since it is fully grown, has lost its seeds and is completely dry.
		Hyperhenia dissoluta (Yellow Thatching Grass), that grows in the provinces Mpumalanga and Northern Province, is used for the international markets.
		The unique Cape Thatching Reed (Thamnochortus insignis) grows in a small area in the Western Cape Province and is used mainly as a ceiling/bottom layer in the northern parts of South Africa.
	www.highveldthatchers.co.za /html/thatching_material.htm (474 words)

	McGhee & Co. Roof Thatchers
		The two most important techniques to ensure a long life are depth of thatch over the fixing and the angle of the reed's lay on the roof.
		When using exposed thatch for the interior we use maple saplings (or a similar material) for the purlins and neatly trimmed thatch over heavy timbers.
		The sways are fixed by stitching with tarred cord or by hooks driven into the rafters at intervals dictated by the length of the materials to be fixed.
	www.thatching.com /tech.html (848 words)

	Thatching Second Story and Dormer Windows
		Marry thatch to windows and the result is beauty.
		When these two considerations are applied, thatched dormers will need no more maintenance than the rest of the roof while looking totally integrated with the design.
		Also note how the entrance is protected by a thatch roof which adds a nice aesthetic break to what would otherwise be too huge an expanse of white wall.
	thatchco.com /thatchpg/windows.htm (1119 words)

	Thatching - the traditional British craft
		Loosely speaking, thatching is the use of straw or grasses as a building material.
		In one humorous episode the parish church at Reyden, near Southwell, was roofed in 1880 with thatch on the side of the church hidden from the road, and with tiles on the side facing the road.
		Although thatching, like many rural crafts, has suffered from the encroachment of "civilization", many property owners today recognize the value of keeping their cottages thatched, if for no other reason than that thatched cottages fetch a prime price on the real estate market!
	www.britainexpress.com /History/thatching.htm (571 words)

	'Tales from the Green Valley' - Alex Langlands
		Whilst we were working away, he informed me that in some cases the first base-coat of thatch ever to be put on the roof will have survived and that only the weathered top-coat will have been replaced.
		Thatching is a skill that is in decline.
		Finally, if you have a thatched house or outbuilding that you know to be of some antiquity and you would like to look into getting that building researched and rethatched in an historical style then you can always contact Historic Thatch Solutions.
	www.alexlanglands.com /thatching.asp (489 words)

	Brustics Thatch Roofing
		A thatched roof creates that special ambience - a tranquil and unhurried atmosphere which is so conducive to relaxation and good times; something we desperately need with today's busy lifestyle.
		When correctly installed the thatch sections are 100% waterproof and have an average life expectancy exceeding 10 years.
		The thatch is specially treated with a fire retardant and borate treatment to minimise the risk of attack by insects.
	www.brustics.co.nz /thatching.php (584 words)

	Lawn Thatching (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A thatched pub (The Williams Arms) at Wrafton, near Braunton, North Devon, England Thatching is the art or craft of covering a roof with vegetative materials such as straw, reed or sedge.
		Thatch has fallen out of favor in much of the industrialized world due to its relative inflammability and the lack of skilled thatchers.
		England, which is currently undergoing a revival in thatching, has at least 30,000 thatched buildings and is widely regarded as having some of the best examples of the art.
	www.wwwtln.com /finance/112/lawn-thatching.html (648 words)

	Thatching - Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Yes, the way in which thatch is assembled on a pitch roof means that the water simply runs off the thatch until it meets the eaves where it drains away.
		Thatched correctly, the roof need not have any additional undercovering in order to be fully weatherproof.
		Whilst it is true to say that thatching is a specialised process, providing that the thatching is (or has been) carried out correctly, there should be no reason to doubt that a thatched roof presents an attractive, durable and trouble free roofing method.
	www.swcleeve.co.uk /faq's.htm (861 words)

	Thatching information thatch owner’s thatchers thatched roof (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The number of thatched buildings in England decreased from one million in 1800 to 35,000 by 1960 due partly to mechanisation and transport enabling other materials to be used.
		There are internet sites offering membership of thatch oriented groups, insurance schemes, services and surveying, again some of these do not have any expertise or interest in the thatched roof, just your money.
		You may have to wait up to 2 years to have major work done, apart from unexpected cancellation or delay on a contract few thatching firms are going to be able start immediately unless of course two or three roofs are being thatched at the same time with consequent delays to yours.
	www.thatch.org (1362 words)

	De-thatching a Lawn
		Thatch is a compressed, light brown organic matter that looks like peat moss and is located between the soil line and grass blades.
		Thatch can be beneficial or detrimental, depending upon the amount present.
		To tell if thatch has become a concern, use a knife or shovel to cut a small wedge of turf down to the soil line.
	muextension.missouri.edu /extensioninfonet/article.asp?id=1059 (264 words)

	Thatch-It thatching specialists
		Thatch-It cc was established and registered as a closed corporation in 1987.
		Thatch-It is a member of the Gauteng Master Builders Association, and the owner Terry Wilson, a founder member of the South African Thatchers Association, and currently a member of the technical committee.
		Thatch-It is also the first thatching company to erect wide span pole structures utilising epoxied connections to overcome the high connection loads where normal bolted connections would fail.
	www.thatch-it.com (191 words)

	Thatching Specifications
		General public generally means the thatch owner and here, situated as he or she is at the end of the consumer chain, is the ultimate cause for concern.
		The fact is that thatching is entirely self-regulating and central to this process is the quality and integrity of the thatcher himself.
		Old thatch shall be stripped off down to a sound basecoat of about 12 inches and that basecoat secured by hooks and sways if necessary.
	www.eamta.co.uk /specifications.htm (3353 words)

	Widecombe History Group Talk on Thatching
		During his thatching experiences he has found many interesting and unusual but olde-worlde methods of attaching the thatch to the timbers.
		Split hazel sticks were used for thatching a barn roof in Essex, this was discovered by Mr.
		In thirty years of thatching Rodney has had to retimber only four roofs and on several old roofs as many as four layers of old thatch can be found.
	www.widecombe-in-the-moor.com /history/minutes/2003/thatching.php (1411 words)

	Broadland Tradition - Thatching & Norfolk Wherry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		There are many examples of thatched roofs on the river side.
		Another native plant used in thatching is sedge.
		Some of the wherries could actually slip their keel when the rivers became very shallow and they would pick it up on the return journey.
	www.broads.co.uk /norfolk_broads/heritage/traditions/body.html (256 words)

	Thatching Ireland Master Thatchers Ireland Kyran OGrady Thatcher County Wicklow Ireland Irish Thatchers
		Kyran O'Grady is proud to carry on the great tradition of Irish Thatching with all the skill of a modern craftsman.
		Thatch is one of the oldest roofing materials and has been used by traditional builders on every continent except Antarctica.
		When a thatch roof is in need of repair a new layer is often placed over the old.
	www.reed-thatching.com (221 words)

	Thatching information literature
		The District Council were not prepared to accept that the reinstatement of the thatched roof of a timber clad property would be in compliance with Requirement B4 because the roof would be susceptible to ignition from both within and outwith its boundaries.
		The Department considers this to be acceptable in this case on the basis that the nearest thatched property on this elevation is on the opposite side of the road at a minimum distance of approximately 15m.
		The resistance to decay and degradation of wheat straw is directly related to the integrity and barrier properties of the cuticular layer and the ability to rapidly shed water.
	www.thatch.org /literature_review.htm (3522 words)

	Thatching & rethatching services. Master Thatchers
		We are decorating thatch with ridges out of ceramic, heather, wood, thatch and copper for the thatched roofs as well as other decorative elements (oak on the ridges etc.).
		For example applying a special chrome-nickel wire, which is resistant to oxidation, instead of cords for binding the reed, what resulted in lengthening the durability of reed and the same to increase the safety of this cover, thanks to the physical proprieties of the chrome-nickel wire (resisting high temperatures).
		Thatch roof made and kept according to the modern thatching art can last up to 100 years.
	www.thatching.pl /index_en.htm (370 words)

	J C K Thatching - specialists in Master Traditional Roof Thatching in Kent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		J C K Thatching are specialists in the craft of roof thatching.
		We are roof thatchers working in Kent and Surrey and have carried out our roof thatching services all over the UK and occasionally we have plied our craft abroad.
		All thatching is carried out by a master thatcher and finished to the highest standards.
	www.roofthatchersuk.com (184 words)

	Traditional Thatching
		The vision of a thatch cottage set in beautiful countryside surroundings is not only popular in the U.K. but internationally as well.
		Thatch International has clients from as far and wide as the British Virgin Isles, USA, Taiwan and Italy.
		Pictured below are some examples of the thatching we have carried out in places as diverse as Saudi Arabia, Lake Maggiore in Northern Italy and the Shakespeare Memorial Gardens in the USA.
	www.thatch.co.uk /trolleyed/trad.htm (124 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Mizon Family have been thatching in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex for a number of generations.
		Thatching in Long Straw, Norfolk Reed and repairing the thatched cottages in the above counties the Mizons are kept busy.
		Most of the thatched cottages in Cambridgeshire are thatched in long straw.
	www.mizonb.freeserve.co.uk (207 words)

	Cayman Net News: Traditional thatching proves its worth
		He said in many cases thatching is better than shingles for standing up against hurricane force winds which was demonstrated last September.
		Until recently, thatching was the most common form of roofing in Cayman and was known for its coolness as well as keeping out the rain.
		Thatching involves a combination of tying, knotting and securing silver thatch palm leaves in layers directly on roof beams.
	www.caymannetnews.com /2005/03/805/proves.shtml (531 words)

	Palmex-international.com - Palm tropical thatch Roofing, Tiki hut Palm thatching Construction.
		Thatch roof withstands very high wind speeds, is outstandingly durable and 99%...
		A Palapa is an open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof.
		Two thatched roof cabanas with outdoor showers are nestled among the palms...
	www.inexmedia.net /Roof-Thatch (3972 words)

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