How to build a Thatched Roof

From being the preferred roofing method across the world and climatic conditions, thatched roofs today seem to have become simply a cosmetic look for resorts and restaurants.

Yet it's appeal continues to call out to most. What can be better than being able to build your roof with dried straw or grass or leaves around. And a roof that keeps your home well insulated from temperature extremes while being waterproof. Plus, a roof that can be maintained and repaired, whenever needed, with the same grasses available in abundance.

Low skilled shoddy work has given thatching a bad name. A well made roof with swamp grass is known to last even 40-50 years. So whether it is right for you or not, enjoy this video of how Geeli Mitti team learns to thatch and what it looks like on some of our builds.

[LitoGeorge]

You know, my computer tells me I spend an average of 3hrs a day, 7 days a week on YTube. This is the greatest roofing video on YT in my opinion. Simple, encouraging, clear, easy to understand and accessible to someone of any economic standing. Thank you, and may you be blessed.

[jolandabeach]

Love the simple straight forward instructions, I've wondered what types of grass or reed to use

[gunekh]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge of the art of thatching...

[alorikkoln]

Thank you so much. This is totally awesome.

[rakshitarajchoudhary]

Can we build a mud house on the second floor of our cemented house. Also can we invite the Gilli Mitti foundation to design and construct it? It would be our pleasure.

[reinas]

Would this survive in the tropics? Specifically on the island of Trinidad?

[APK]

Thanks. I really thought this exists only in English country side. I was so damn ignorant.

One question.. will the hay or dried grass survive in heavy tropical monsoon rains..in say Western ghats area

[kamalpandey]

Helpful....just curios what is the inside view of roof

[saurabhshrivastav]

How can we work along with Geeli Mitti

[rashikagupta]

I want to build such house in my villa

[preetijoshi]

Hi. We are a small homestay in Darima village near Mukteshwar. Would like to know more about Thatched roof and it’s feasibility in our garden for a Gazebo. Can you share the contact details

[darshanbakki]

How is it water proof? Roof will start leaking if left So in Rains

[sajwanbunglow]

में भी एेसा बनाना चाहता हूँ मै दो गांव में रहता हूँ जिला नैनीताल मार्ग दर्शन करने की त्रपा करे

[shovington]

Thank you so very, very much for this video. I'm in Canada, and want to build using ancient techniques, using the time I have in my old age. I also want to teach my 12 year old Grandneice to be self sufficient, in these very trying times. Your video is a great place to start.

I was hoping for a more intricate and intensive video, as id like to tie several smaller buildings together. The smaller individual buildings can be easier for one person to tackle. Perhaps in future you would be able to make one?

Once again, thank you, im so inspired by your video, and its proving to bring people together in order to help each other.

[sajwanbunglow]

में भी एेसा बनाना चाहता हूँ मै दो गांव में रहता हूँ जिला नैनीताल मार्ग दर्शन करने की त्रपा करे