I was in Puerto Vallarta some kid accidentally flicked a cigarette and burnt the whole roof off a bar pool and by noon the next day they already had a guys out there fixing it ..... These guys are fast it's amazing
I was wondering how long it took the workers to put the thatching on my roof (it's a large, steep roof on a traditional Japanese home). It must have become a challenge to maintain since they covered it with copper a few decades back. How long does it take you to thatch a regular-sized home?
There are 2 type of hooked rod you used, where did you stick both rod? Is it on the horizontal wood or to the wood/plywood or anything material beneath the fireproof lining?? And also i saw the process when i was in Holland they use wire to tighten to horizontal metal rod.
The two hooks are of different lengths and are driven into the rafters at different angles to secure the steel rods that holds the thatch to the roof. An alternative method, also used in this country (UK) is to drive a screw into the rafter with a wire attached which is then tightened and tied off above the thatch layer. The next layer of thatch then covers this fixing, as with the hook method. The metal hook method is more traditional, the screw and wire method more modern and probably a faster method of fixing.
How is this different from the way they do it on Japanese farmhouses? Just curious. I think the reeds lay a different way? And on top of the timber frame they have a board/sheets of woven bamboo for water proofing I think. I don't know but damn, I want to build my own house so bad and go back to nature.
@@bigc473 well America is a continent not a country but if you're talking about the United States yeah most places you couldn't get away with something like this there is all kinds of unincorporated no building code areas though in the United States I know because I live in one you can do anything you want you can live in a shed if you want to and a lot of people do in Southeast Missouri the only time you have to put any type of permit at all is if you want to put in a septic system but there's people down there that don't even do that they just run it out into a ditch and once a month to go out there and throw a little lie on the ground you'll never see or smell anything
Why is Thatching still used for roofs in Ireland when there are other materials available like asphalt shingles and tile which would last much longer. Is it a love of tradition and culture which has kept this type of roof structure alive.?
Yes it's rainproof. Because of the angle or pitch of the roof (minimum 45 degrees) rain is shed quickly. Water may only penetrate 25mm in to the 300mm thick thatch.
I don't like the way this is going down. I think the stitch down method would be a better chose in my opinion. I think it would be tighter and more water proof than this method. Just saying.
No he doesn't get paid by the hour he is self employed an quotes for the job. Thatching is a dying trade an David (woody as he's a friend) is a master thatcher
David, you are an artist! You must have some callouses on those hands! Thanks for sharing.
Man, I like your work and the skills that you have.
thank you for showing every thing in great detail i intend to watch your videos many times
good skills we will need to know again one day soon.
Супер. Долго я искала толковое видео
a real master at work!
Great job! Absolutely grateful for this video. Thank you!
Калай камыс жйберемйз
Hi, thank you very much for sharing your work. I want to thatch small cottage with the reed, can i harvest reed in summer and dry it on the sun?
Great art work
I find tying the first course on gives a better fixing and creates a nice pan for the second course ,
Beautiful work. I want to learn this work. I like to come as a volunteer to help.
you well have to pay to volunteer and learn.
My gosh I can see this will take a long time!
Dude you can get the material free go steal some bamboo LOL or corn on the cob stalks from the neighbors field
I was in Puerto Vallarta some kid accidentally flicked a cigarette and burnt the whole roof off a bar pool and by noon the next day they already had a guys out there fixing it ..... These guys are fast it's amazing
I was wondering how long it took the workers to put the thatching on my roof (it's a large, steep roof on a traditional Japanese home). It must have become a challenge to maintain since they covered it with copper a few decades back. How long does it take you to thatch a regular-sized home?
He is not a roofer but an artist!
There are 2 type of hooked rod you used, where did you stick both rod? Is it on the horizontal wood or to the wood/plywood or anything material beneath the fireproof lining??
And also i saw the process when i was in Holland they use wire to tighten to horizontal metal rod.
The two hooks are of different lengths and are driven into the rafters at different angles to secure the steel rods that holds the thatch to the roof. An alternative method, also used in this country (UK) is to drive a screw into the rafter with a wire attached which is then tightened and tied off above the thatch layer. The next layer of thatch then covers this fixing, as with the hook method. The metal hook method is more traditional, the screw and wire method more modern and probably a faster method of fixing.
what material is beneath the wood grid that the thatch sits/lays on top? It is white?
+laccanvas
The material put on the roof first is a fireproof membrane.
How is this different from the way they do it on Japanese farmhouses? Just curious. I think the reeds lay a different way? And on top of the timber frame they have a board/sheets of woven bamboo for water proofing I think. I don't know but damn, I want to build my own house so bad and go back to nature.
If you live in America, you can forget that plan. American building code would not allow thatching for a residential project.
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@@bigc473 all depends on location, if you live in some parts of rural America, 4 walls and a roof all needed :P
@@bigc473 well America is a continent not a country but if you're talking about the United States yeah most places you couldn't get away with something like this there is all kinds of unincorporated no building code areas though in the United States I know because I live in one you can do anything you want you can live in a shed if you want to and a lot of people do in Southeast Missouri the only time you have to put any type of permit at all is if you want to put in a septic system but there's people down there that don't even do that they just run it out into a ditch and once a month to go out there and throw a little lie on the ground you'll never see or smell anything
You should look into Enviroshake, composite roofing material. We also make Enviroshingle and Enviroslate
pls do moar i love this
great
im 8 but this is my future job
Are you an apprentice yet at age 15?
Now 16
Like the dirt filled tires....labor intensive...payoff if you are unemployable elsewhere.
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Why is Thatching still used for roofs in Ireland when there are other materials available like asphalt shingles and tile which would last much longer. Is it a love of tradition and culture which has kept this type of roof structure alive.?
The Insulation properties are obvious. Cool inside in the summer and warm in the Winter. It holds about 40 years - not too bad.
Maybe because it's beautiful??
@@tenj00 You should look into Enviroshake, composite roofing material. We also make Enviroshingle and Enviroslate
Because all thatched houses in Ireland are protected structures you must maintain the Thatch by law.
How much does it cost to thatch a roof? I just spent $4000 on shingles last year here in the US.
To thatch this roof in total cost £8,500 (including fireproofing, laths etc)
@@NineStones Thanks for your fast reply! We don't see thatch roofs here in the US.
You should look into Enviroshake, composite roofing material. We also make Enviroshingle and Enviroslate
@@NineStones
It would be about a million dollars here in the U.S. lol
Ive seen one house with a thatched roof here in the U.S.
Is it rain proof please
Yes it's rainproof. Because of the angle or pitch of the roof (minimum 45 degrees) rain is shed quickly. Water may only penetrate 25mm in to the 300mm thick thatch.
Isn’t that a huge fire risk?
No more dangerous than a slated roof
El viejón rifa
Organically grown. . . to top a roof.
Hi there, is there a quicker way?
RDH BUILDING LTD lol no
Patience, grasshopper.
How many families of mice can live in such a house? It’s so good great the reed is ecological, mice will be happy!
Да, дешёвым подобную кровлю не назовёш, но красиво, песпорно.
Мужик , который сзади стоит это ученик или хозяин дома?
Кто нибудь .
I don't like the way this is going down. I think the stitch down method would be a better chose in my opinion. I think it would be tighter and more water proof than this method. Just saying.
бизиң камыс
Gloves for sale...stop complaining about your callouses!
Полностью всё не правильно.
Looks like he's getting paid by the hour
No he doesn't get paid by the hour he is self employed an quotes for the job. Thatching is a dying trade an David (woody as he's a friend) is a master thatcher
NO ME GUSTA ESA TECNICA
Who cares about "organically" grown anything? It's just another way to tack on a few dollars.
Not in Europe it isn’t I suspect your American
i am sorry but only nails and rod is not enough. Roofing should be wire tighted as well
Tol Helo po Boss ilang araw na ako sa kubo mo Palagi paren akung nag hihintay ng pag bisita mo sa kubo ko idol plsss