Norfolk Reed Thatching

This clip shows the thatching detail of a 17th century cottage with Norfolk reed
The modern method of using screws and stainless steel wires directly into the rafters prevents damage to the interior ceilings. Norfolk reed has the longest life span and can last 50 - 60 years. Whereas wheat reed straw lasts 25 - 30 years and long straw 10 - 15 years.

[patriciachianelli]

Beautifully done, looks so professionally perfect.

[mvtroiano]

I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall in East Anglia, and I use to watch workers thatch roofs. It was such a wonderful thing to see. The finished product was amazing.

[gavelboy]

My great grandfather has a house in Holland with a thatched roof. I want to build one here in Florida but it will not pass code.
Damn I love old craftsmanship!

[klaashadderingh]

nice work, I'm doing this work for 20 jears in the Netherlands

[Mandyblue]

I love this house its so beautiful.  I wish they did thatch roofs in the U.S.  I'm not sure if we even have reeds in the U.S., I'm going to start looking around for them.  If we do have reed and I can find them close by,   maybe I will try a small project and see if I can learn how to do it. Or better yet maybe I will win the lottery one day then I can just move to the UK and just buy a house like this :)
Thanks for sharing this video 

[zuzanagregova]

Beautiful work. I want to learn this work. I like to come as a volunteer to help.

[backyardfishfight]

What is the life expectation of a thatched roof? I love the historic and rustic look . Beautiful..

[akiyajapan]

Absolutely love the design of that ridge! Beautiful buiilding. By the way, I understand that thatched roofs can last for decades but some have told me here in Japan that maintainence on them is needed regularly and can be pricey. So, this seems to be at odds with them being a "long-lasting" roof. I'm still trying to figure out what exactly makes people think they require such high-cost, ongoing maintenance.

[ГалаБектал]

Hello! I am from Kazakhstan, we have a lot of reeds

[joanekins]

Very Very Interesting, I can't imagine what the cost would be to re thatch a roof.
Thank you

[chiaramoretti]

How do you attach the guards to the fireplace? Can't you stick to the thatch?

[jimgill]

How long did it take? How much did it cost?

[TheGav]

Whats the point of the apron under the chimney flashing?

[stevehauk]

how long does the roof last and how does it not mold?

[dmitriikomarov]

It appears that the thatch was laid over plywood (workmen in this video used drill and screws to fix thatch to surface below). Thus, I see it as a cosmetic thatch and not a traditional thatch roof. I feel that the use of word "restoration" in the context of this video is inappropriate

[ethanbos]

That looks like it would blow off where I live we get 60 or 70 mph winds