Thatch
Thatching is the craft applying layers of dried vegetation on to structural timbers to form a room to allow water to be shed from a building.
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
UK
Application and typical uses of the product
The thatch is carefully layered up and moulded around the building by trimming and combing. It can then be capped at the top with a ridge
Breakdown of Product
Dried Water Reeds, Combed Wheat or heather
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
k = 0.2 W/m °C (approx)
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
Yes
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Applying a thatch roof to a building is a very skilled and time consuming task
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Many different types of thatch can be used depending on what is available
Supplier Name
National Society of Master Thatchers
Main Contact
Andrew V Raffle (Secretary)
Contact Address
Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Warringtons
, Gelsmoor Road
, Coleorton,
Leicestershire,
LE67 8J
Telephone Number
01530 222954
Email
info@nsmtltd.co.uk
Website
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
Between 25 - 60 years. The ridges or capping on the roof has to be replaced every 10 - 15 years