How To Thatch A Roof Step By Step

Play pause space so you want to add a thatched roof to your dwelling.

How to thatch a roof step by step. First decide if it is a thatch look you. On the first row of your. Build the roof structure for the thatching by nailing a 2 by 4 inch piece of lumber from each of the four corners of the building up to a. The best reeds are harvested.

Which answers two questions. Real thatching is done on a house without a sub roof and at a pitch of at least 45 degrees. Keep in mind the dimensions of the. Starting at the bottom edge of the roof attach each panel to the roof with a staple gun or a hammer.

A beginners guide to the craft of thatching. First measure and mark out the areas where you want to apply your thatch. Obtain the dried reeds either from a local source or by purchasing from a dealer. Grass or reed.

The thatch is laid. How long does thatch last and how much will it cost these are the questions every thatcher is asked most frequently.