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How to Thatch a Roof

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Dickie Wright, from RJ Wright and Son, Master Family Thatchers, explains the key elements to thatching a roof, as he demonstrates his skills at the Royal Bath & West Show. Dickie tells us how this work has been a family tradition for over 8 generations and he shares his delight and pride that there are currently 3 generations working this way. We hear about the processes involved, the minimal equipment needed and the benefits of using combed wheat reed as we see the obvious expertise and passion Dickie has for thatching. http://www.rjwrightthatchers.co.uk/ http://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-and-west-show
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Lovely heritage in your family.

Tony Jaros

May 26, 2019

If you think it… Do it!!
Don't wait for someday… someday Never Comes!

Drives The Car

May 27, 2019

Do you have a website or contact details please?

Sean Beatty

August 15, 2019

A thatched roof lasts twenty years?!

Zoes Dada

November 25, 2019

Absolutely!  In the US we have lath and plaster wall finishers that are generational.  Very Rare!

63bplumb

November 27, 2019

Or if you have nasty Neighbors…. just think how easy it would be for them to set your house on fire

gardensofthegods

December 7, 2019

Love his last joke. "This is the way it was 200 years ago, and wages are about the same."

Geir Balderson

December 13, 2019

Watch out for Trogdor the burninator.

Ramgladore

January 12, 2020

he thatched it himself

Guillermo Lombana

February 7, 2020

…that style of roof would never last in my town– the neighbors would probably try to smoke it all…

A beautiful family, and a beautiful skill, sir. Thanks for posting.

Cheers!

Steadfast Johannes

March 3, 2020