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Thatching a roof is one skill Bryan Draycott didn\u2019t anticipate doing but led to a career lasting over 20 years, I managed to catch up with Bryan recently for a blog post about thatching and what you need to know if considering to buy a thatched property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Thatching<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did you get into thatching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wanted to thatch our house, however, when I enquired with the local Thatcher there was a 7-year waiting list! I was 42 and running a driving school, I\u2019d never climbed a ladder to get on a roof so knew nothing about thatching. I decided to train as a Thatcher and attended a course in Northamptonshire. It was strange going \u201cback to school\u201d at a later stage in life, I was with school leavers who were also learning about the traditional methods including hedge laying and stonewalling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of thatch exist? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four main types of thatch: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water reed, also known as Norfolk reed because of it\u2019s original\nsource but a large quantity is imported from Europe now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combed wheat reed\/wheat straw \u2013 travels through a thrashing machine and is combed to look like a reed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long straw \u2013 this is a type of thatch which has not been through the combing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heather \u2013 not as popular as the other 4 types and seen more in\nScotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which do you think is the best type of thatch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water reed is best, it is tougher and lasts longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you train to become a Thatcher?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must find a Thatcher to take you on as an apprentice and complete the three-year course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a thatched roof recommended for a new build or barn conversion?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there must a fire-retardant material underneath the thatch to\ncomply with building regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which counties are best to visit to see thatched properties?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herefordshire, Devon, Somerset, Norfolk, Suffolk and of course\nShropshire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the considerations of water run-off and drainage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, there is no guttering, so we recommended that chippings are used rather than concrete around the perimeter of the property. All thatch roofs must have a minimum pitch of 46 degrees, so the rain and snow runs off faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take to thatch a roof?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually a month, the job is very labour intensive. Years ago, a Thatcher was restricted to work during the summer but now a Thatcher can put up a sheet over the property and work all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have all the properties you\u2019ve worked on been residential?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

90% of the properties I\u2019d say have been residential, I\u2019ve worked on a few pubs such as The Pound and The Hundred House and many properties within a museum setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you have a craft signature?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I always put a pheasant on the ridge. However, if the property was a listed building then it was important to replace like for like. I always told people that the pheasant on top of the house kept the witches away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it difficult to source thatch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Availability and prices can vary throughout the year. Combed wheat reed tends to come from Devon and can be more difficult to source as it has to be made using the old farming methods. Water reed tends to be available all year round and can be sourced from Norfolk or Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often does a thatched roof need to be replaced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water reed roof \u2013 approximately 50 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combed wheat reed \u2013 approximately 30-40 years (lasts less because\nit is a softer material)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long straw \u2013 approximately 10\/15 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heather \u2013 usually up to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does it cost to thatch a roof?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For an average 3 bed detached cottage in the region of \u00a38-10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the process to thatch a roof?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two ways; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. If quite an old covering then take all of the thatch\noff, put fire material on and use new thatch<\/li>
  2. Put a new top layer, held on with hazel or\nwillow sticks called spars, this is referred to as a spar coat.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What is the rate of wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The thatch typically wears down 1 inch every 10 years, when the\nroof gets down to 5 inches then it needs redoing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are there grants to thatch roofs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    English Heritage<\/a> and local authorities sometimes have grants available if the property is listed. Some years ago parts of Mid-Wales could claim 50% towards a new thatched roof. There were many thatched roofs which were covered with tin to protect from the bombs during the war, they were a complete fire hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is there ongoing maintenance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ridge should be replaced every 13-15 years because that gets most of the weather. Some people try to say you need a fire retardant injection but I\u2019ve not seen this used effectively, it washed out with the rain and I never felt it worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How many thatch roofs have you done?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Over 200 during my time as a Thatcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What was your most interesting job?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I was in bed, late one Monday night and the phone rang, it was a chap asking for me to thatch a roof. He said he was in Boston, I automatically assumed Lincolnshire however it turned out to be Boston, Massachusetts! He\u2019d visited England some weeks before and had seen some of my work. I arrived there on the Thursday, the work involved thatching a little village within a museum to celebrate American Independence, I was there for a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is it more expensive to insure a thatched property?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes, I\u2019ve found it is more cost-effective to use a specialist thatch insurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Is thatch environmentally friendly?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, because all the materials are renewable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are your top 3 tips for owners of a thatched property?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get the chimney swept every year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Electrical test every 10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Keep bonfires away from the property<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What advice would you give to someone looking to buy a thatched\nproperty?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get a Thatcher to look at the property with you, there\u2019ll give you an indication of the life length of the ridge and roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Go into the loft and check if there is a fire retardant material\nunderneath the thatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Check the chimney for damage and wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How is the ridge made?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ridge is made from straw thatch because reeds won\u2019t bend. In\nNorfolk they sometimes use sedge from the marshes. The ridge is covered with\nwire to keep the birds away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What\u2019s the biggest thatch job you\u2019ve done? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The largest roof was a property in Tarporley, Cheshire \u2013 it took 3\nmonths!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In your opinion, what do you think is one of the largest thatched properties in the world?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I believe it could be the Christmas Tree Store, which I think is the biggest DIY shop in the world. Twelve Thatchers from Devon\/ Dorset went over to America to re-thatch the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In your opinion, what is one of the most famous thatched cottages?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I would think Ann Hathaway\u2019s Cottage<\/a>, Stratford is one of the most famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What are your best memories?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 1984, Princess Diana visited Shrewsbury to see the youth training centre, we made a wishing well made out of thatch ready for her visit. Princess Diana stroked the thatch, she called me Mr Thatcher and asked why I put a pheasant on the roof, I explained and she said \u201coh I didn\u2019t know there were witches in Shropshire\u201d and I replied, \u201cthere aren\u2019t because my birds keep them away!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I also worked for the late Duke of Westminster, his stables had a thatch covering. One day a Range Rover pulled up as we were finishing off thatching a roof and the driver pulled out his gun to shoot the pheasant, I shouted \u201cyou can\u2019t shoot\u201d, he replied \u201cI\u2019m only joking\u201d and it was the man himself. What a relief, I thought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What happened to the business when you retired?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My nephew, Paul Draycott<\/a> took over the business, he\u2019s been thatching since he was 13 years old and I\u2019m very proud the business is still going today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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