Thatching & Re-thatching
Highest quality Thatching across Dorset
Thatching and Re-thatching for properties
Re-thatching over existing coats will usually require stripping up to two coats to prevent excessive weight being placed on the roof and to gain an even finish. While Re-ridging at the right time can prolong the life of your entire roof.
Having a section of roof that has a leak does not always require an entire re-thatch. Where appropriate patching can repair the damaged section and form a water tight seal.
Many structural repairs can be done from the inside or repaired externally in sections to avoid a roof re-build.
Lifespan of Thatch
The lifespan of a thatched property is determined by two factors.
- Pitch of the roof
- Skill of the Thatcher
Thatch Base Coat can be up to 12″ thick
The base coat tends to be between 4-12” thick, depending on the roof, this is why you sometimes see Thatch with multiple layers. Unless the structure of the roof needs strengthening or completely re-building, we do not remove all the thatch.
With roofs thatched with Combed Wheat Reed, the roof is completely enclosed with wire netting, to keep vermin out of the thatch.
Our Services
- Re-thatching
- Ridging
- Repairs and Patching
- Finishing
Thatching Gallery
Ridging and Re-ridging
The Ridge is the hat of your property, if you have a hat with a hole in it you get wet!
All types of ridging finishes can be produced, from turn-over or butt-up to flush or ornamental, in both modern and traditional styles.
Some of the modern built properties come with a Block ridge also known as a Ornamental ridge. When you see one of these they have many types, point, scallops, point and scallops, straight, to name just a few!
Some times it better to change an Ornamental Ridge to a simpler one as this will save our customers money.
Read MorePatching and Repairing
Having a section of roof that has a leak does not always require an entire re-thatch.
Where appropriate patching can repair the damaged section and form a water tight seal.
Patching is one of the important skills a thatcher can learn, a repair can give a property extended life, without a complete re-thatch.
Or parts of a property can be re-thatched and joined to old thatch, whilst valleys can be re-thatched.
Many thatch properties in Dorset have been done in different stages to keep cost down and longevity up.
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Call us on 07780 704 419 or alternatively email your enquiry
All aspects of Thatching work undertaken
From thatch roof installations and repairs to maintenance and surveys, Mike Howes handle all aspects of thatching work. Whether you want to fix your thatched roof or re-thatch it, you can count on my skill, expertise and dedication to the craft.