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| Thatching type will be specified in [planning permission](/plan/planning) in some areas, normally restricting you to the material traditional to that area. See your local planning department for details. Tools can be purchased from specialist blacksmiths, and materials are available from a number of online notice boards. However, since quality is fundamental to the effectiveness and durability of your roof it may be advisable to seek expert assistance in sourcing the correct materials. | Thatching type will be specified in [planning permission](/plan/planning) in some areas, normally restricting you to the material traditional to that area. See your local planning department for details. Tools can be purchased from specialist blacksmiths, and materials are available from a number of online notice boards. However, since quality is fundamental to the effectiveness and durability of your roof it may be advisable to seek expert assistance in sourcing the correct materials. |
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| | ## Further resources |
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| | - [Thatching Info](https://thatchinginfo.com/) - huge resource |
| | - [Thatch Advice Centre](https://www.thatchadvicecentre.co.uk/) - free advice from master thatchers |
| | - [National Society of Master Thatchers](https://nsmtltd.co.uk/) - promoting excellence in thatching and providing support for thatchers |
| | - [Find a Thatcher](https://nsmtltd.co.uk/find-a-thatcher/) |
| | - [Broads Reed & Sedge Cutters Associaton](https://www.norfolkreed.co.uk/) |
| | - [InThatch](https://www.inthatch.co.uk/) - family business supplying thatching materials and accessories |
| | - [Simon Grant-Jones](https://www.thatchingtools.co.uk/) - hand-forged thatching tools |
| | - [Thatched roofs - introduction](https://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/thatchrf/thatchrf.htm) |
| | - [Thatched Owners Group](https://www.thatched-group.com/) |
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| | ## Specialist curators of this topic |
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| _Date on Lowimpact:2013-01-06_ | |
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