Just like Darth Vader caused problems, this enduring dearth of roof thatchers working in Ireland is causing a rash of headaches within the thatch-owner community of Ireland. It must be said, though, that it is not an Ireland-only issue.
Enhance Your Garden with a Touch of Thatch Most of us know the old proverb “an Englishman’s home is his castle”. Well your garden, if you
Get expert advice – This is most important. The wrong advice could be costly, and have a negative impact on the integrity of your thatched roof.
Generally, insurance premiums are higher for thatched buildings. There are multiple reasons for this extra cost and they can be, on reflection, quite reasonable and justified.
Before we get to the condensed version I would like to knock a misnomer over on its backside. The ‘Warm in Winter – Cool in Summer’ trope that is ingrained in the psyche of many regarding thatched cottages. It is as true as it is false. It all depends; like in many things in life there are variations.
In the first of our series of how to videos, watch a master thatcher explain the craft.
County Laois – The beautiful Irish County that is full of history, and a visual feast. You will also find beautiful thatched pubs in County Laois. Here are two of them you may want to visit.
Visit 3 Thatched Pubs in County Offaly – Ireland Iconic. That is all that can be said. But I won’t get away with a one
The Thatched Cottage Hotel Located in the Heart of The New Forest National Park is the gorgeous Thatched Cottage Hotel. For Hampshire one is a
What is a thatched roof? Learn a little about the craft of roof thatching. Read the article to discover more.
The iconic thatched cottages of Ireland. View images of these beautiful, traditional buildings on ThatchFinder.com
