Strip Old Ridge If Re-Thatching
30 minutesStrip Old Ridge If Re-Thatching — follow thatching best practices and document each step carefully.
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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.
Strip Old Ridge If Re-Thatching — follow thatching best practices and document each step carefully.
Build Raised Roll Ridge Profile — follow thatching best practices and document each step carefully.
Sew With Hazel Spars — follow thatching best practices and document each step carefully.
Apply Ridge Mortar or Block Finish — follow thatching best practices and document each step carefully.
Follow relevant standards and thatching field practices for thatch ridge capping. Consult local codes where applicable.
Build raised roll ridge profile for maximum water runoff and classic appearance.
Sew ridge with hazel spars — wire rusts and stains reed over time.
Ridge work is highest point on roof — always work harnessed on steep pitches.