Owning a thatched property is a privilege that comes with a genuine sense of heritage and charm. Whether you live in a centuries-old cottage in rural Dorset or a newly thatched home in the English countryside, keeping your roof in excellent condition is not simply...
Thatched roofs are among the most distinctive and characterful features of the British countryside. They carry centuries of tradition, provide exceptional natural insulation, and when properly cared for, can serve a property for decades. However, thatched roofing is a specialist craft, and thorough thatch roof...
Owning a thatched property is a genuine privilege, but it comes with responsibilities, and one of the most significant is understanding when and how to invest in your roof. How much does a thatched roof cost to replace? It is one of the most common...
ADE EDMONSON VISITS DORSET AND TRIES HIS HAND AT THATCHING In July 2012 ITV’s “Ade in Britain” team filmed us thatching for a new series, which was subsequently broadcast that Autumn/Winter. In the show Presenter, Ade Edmonson, (better known as Vivian the punk from the Young Ones),...
Thatched roofs have been around for centuries and have become an iconic image frequently seen dotting rural landscapes. There’s a lot to be said for thatching, and many desire it for its olde-worlde qualities which hark back to a time before tiles, slate, and felt....
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R V Miller Ltd were proud to help represent the National Society of Master Thatchers on their NSMT stand at Countryfile Live, Blenheim Palace 4-7 August 2016. [vc_gallery type="image_grid" interval="3" images="16191,16190,16189" onclick="link_image" custom_links_target="_self" column_number="3" grayscale="no" choose_frame="default" images_space="gallery_with_space" img_size="500x400"]...
The Classic Roofing Material Water reed has been used on thatched roofs for centuries. A well thatched roof in water reed should last in excess of twenty five years and with regular maintenance up to forty five years. With little aesthetic difference to that of wheat...