How to Thatch a Roof
By woodlandstv
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Dickie Wright, from RJ Wright and Son, Master Family Thatchers, explains the key elements to thatching a roof, as he demonstrates his skills at the Royal Bath & West Show. Dickie tells us how this work has been a family tradition for over 8 generations and he shares his delight and pride that there are currently 3 generations working this way. We hear about the processes involved, the minimal equipment needed and the benefits of using combed wheat reed as we see the obvious expertise and passion Dickie has for thatching. http://www.rjwrightthatchers.co.uk/ http://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-and-west-show
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If you think it… Do it!!
Don't wait for someday… someday Never Comes!
Do you have a website or contact details please?
A thatched roof lasts twenty years?!
Absolutely! In the US we have lath and plaster wall finishers that are generational. Very Rare!
Or if you have nasty Neighbors…. just think how easy it would be for them to set your house on fire
Love his last joke. "This is the way it was 200 years ago, and wages are about the same."
Watch out for Trogdor the burninator.
he thatched it himself
…that style of roof would never last in my town– the neighbors would probably try to smoke it all…
A beautiful family, and a beautiful skill, sir. Thanks for posting.
Cheers!
Lovely heritage in your family.
Tony Jaros
May 26, 2019