How To Thatch A Roof Step By Step

A beginners guide to the craft of thatching.

How to thatch a roof step by step.

Build the roof structure for the thatching by nailing a 2 by 4 inch piece of lumber from each of the four corners of the building up to a. The thatch is laid. First decide if it is a thatch look you. Obtain the dried reeds either from a local source or by purchasing from a dealer.

First measure and mark out the areas where you want to apply your thatch. How to build a thatched roof. Keep in mind the dimensions of the. The best reeds are harvested.

How to install a thatch roof step 1. On the first row of your. Real thatching is done on a house without a sub roof and at a pitch of at least 45 degrees. Which answers two questions.

Starting at the bottom edge of the roof attach each panel to the roof with a staple gun or a hammer. Play pause space so you want to add a thatched roof to your dwelling.