Thatching

Complete thatch material selection guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers compare water reed vs combed wheat, calculate bundle count for roof area, inspect reed moisture and length.

Complete thatch roof pitch design guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers set minimum 45 degree pitch, calculate runoff and eave overhang, plan ridge height and ventilation.

Complete reed layering technique guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers drive sway rods or sparrs, layer bundles from eave upward, maintain consistent thickness and density.

Complete thatch eave detail guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers form drip edge overhang, install bird netting if required, tie eave with wire or sway.

Complete thatch ridge capping guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers strip old ridge if re-thatching, build raised roll ridge profile, sew with hazel spars.

Complete thatch fire barrier guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers install fire retardant barrier under thatch, add chimney spark arrestor, verify electrical penetration seals.

Complete thatch maintenance inspection guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 4 specialized tools. Covers walk roof safely from ladder ground view, check ridge wear and moss, measure thatch depth remaining.

Complete thatch roof estimation guide for thatching practitioners. Step-by-step workflow with 4 stages and 3 specialized tools. Covers measure roof plan area and pitch factor, calculate bundle and labor quantities, add waste factor 10-15 percent.