Norfolk Reed Thatching

  For thatching enquiries please contact Brian Mizon on  01223 892861
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Ousden


When thatching in reed it is usual to strip off all the old thatch right back to the rafters & battens.
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The gables and eaves are thatched first

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Bundles of Norfolk reed ready for the roof.

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The reeds are pushed into place by hand

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Then a legett is used to level the reeds .A wood or metal sway and thatching spikes (nails) are used to hold the reeds on to the roof.

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The tops of the reed have to be cut off before the ridge can go on.

Norfolk Reed has a harder sharper appearance,It is very hard wearing and lasts around 60 years.

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           The roof just before ridging starts
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                                                                              Ridging
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                                                                             Cutting the patterns on the ridge 
   


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