First measure and mark out the areas where you want to apply your thatch.
How to thatch a roof step by step.
Real thatching is done on a house without a sub roof and at a pitch of at least 45 degrees.
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Starting at the bottom edge of the roof attach each panel to the roof with a staple gun or a hammer.
Obtain the dried reeds either from a local source or by purchasing from a dealer.
The thatch is laid.
Keep in mind the dimensions of the.
Grass or reed.
How long does thatch last and how much will it cost these are the questions every thatcher is asked most frequently.
How to install a thatch roof step 1.
On the first row of your.
And they are the most difficult ones to answer as nearly every thatch roof is a unique combination of the size shape and location of the roof and the materials and thatching skills used to create it.
First decide if it is a thatch look you.
The best reeds are harvested.
A beginners guide to the craft of thatching.