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| # Thatching | This topic is part of [[gt:buildings|Buildings & construction]]. |
| | ====== Thatching ====== |
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| ## What is thatching? | ===== What is thatching? ===== |
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| Thatching is the use of dry vegetation to provide a [roof](/roof/roofing) covering. Currently in the UK, this is normally straw, reed or sedge, but has included heather, rushes, fine twigs from coppicing called brash and even shavings from the cricket bat industry! | Thatching is the use of dry vegetation to provide a [roof](/roof/roofing) covering. Currently in the UK, this is normally straw, reed or sedge, but has included heather, rushes, fine twigs from coppicing called brash and even shavings from the cricket bat industry! |
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| ## What are the benefits of thatching? | ===== What are the benefits of thatching? ===== |
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| - Thatching is a very sustainable method of [roofing](/roof/roofing), and can make use of recycled, local and natural materials - which can also make it quite cost-effective. | - Thatching is a very sustainable method of [roofing](/roof/roofing), and can make use of recycled, local and natural materials - which can also make it quite cost-effective. |
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| ## What can I do? | ===== What can I do? ===== |
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| To find a thatcher, see the [National Society of Master Thatchers](https://nsmtltd.co.uk/). | To find a thatcher, see the [National Society of Master Thatchers](https://nsmtltd.co.uk/). |
| 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 | ===== Forum ===== |
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| | This topic belongs to the section [[gt:buildings|Buildings & construction]]. You can ask questions or add information on the corresponding [Forum section](https://forum.growingthecommons.org/t/buildings). |
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| | ===== Further resources ===== |
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| - [Thatching Info](https://thatchinginfo.com/) - huge resource | - [Thatching Info](https://thatchinginfo.com/) - huge resource |
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| ## Specialist curators of this topic | ===== Related topics ===== |
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| | - [[rofs:Roof shingles]] |
| | - [[roof:Roofing]] |
| | - [[livr:Living roofs]] |
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