Thatching Part 5 - Ridge Rolls

Master Thatcher David Wood makes the rolls for the ridge and fixes them in place. This will form support the ridge covering.

[@matata127]

Great skills. Learnt alot. Thank you

[@OysterPir8]

I wish i knew the knot he was using.

[@davidrevitt7470]

Thanks

[@MNZGA57]

This is great to watch. So interesting.
Thankyou.
Have you thought about using an electric knife to cut through those rolls?

[@avtomechanic8458]

good work

[@davidrevitt7470]

What's the gauge on lathes,does it differ on a re-cover, not new roof

[@NineStones]

We were re-instating a roof so we had new fireproofing and lathes as a matter of course. The lathes are 1.5 inches wide by 1inch depth. Thatching could be carried out on existing lathes as long as the roof construction meets modern building regulations.

[@bearpickin]

How long does a new roof last before redoing ?

[@NineStones]

The ridge is redone every 10 years. The main part of the roof last about forty years before it needs attention.

[@polskanakolach]

OK, and what comes then?

[@polskanakolach]

NineStones thanx

[@alievler9942]

Reeds in Turkey are tougher! Does it make any difference in thatching?