Thatching a round straw roof, iron age hut thatch style

Straw thatching, Combed wheat reed. Round thatch roofs are among the most ancient types. Thatched roofs of this type have been used for thousands of years http://www.thatch.org/diy.htm will take you to my website where you are able to buy my full DVD & Booklet www.thatch.org/diy.htm

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[kbl490]

Hi. Where would I go to learn how to make thatched roofs? Yours are beautiful. I would like to know how to create roofs using common reed ( Phragmatis australis ). Thanks for the video. It was great. -

[thatcheruk]

I am afraid that a 5 - 7 year apprenticeship is the only real way to learn

[thatcheruk]

Edited from the original with annotations and HD option

[woodrat123]

why dont you tile it> concretes are only 47p from wickes ...

only jokin - keep up the good work you must have one of the lowest carbon footprints fo miles

best wishes from woodrat123

[funkyratbags]

Very informative - thank you.

[randommonkey12]

fantastic!

[Namdor2012]

Excellent explanation of the process and Vid..!