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What is the first step in considering a thatch roof?

February 24, 2017 By

Contact William by phone, email or the contact form on the website and schedule a phone conversation.

What constitutes a thatched roof?

February 24, 2017 By

A roof made out of natural, sustainable reeds or prairie grasses that is installed in layers.

Where do you get your thatching materials?

February 24, 2017 By

We harvest materials in the United States and source them from Europe, Africa and Asia.

Is thatch suitable for cold climates with heavy snow?

February 24, 2017 By

Thatch is suitable for snowy climates if the roof pitch is at least 12/12 (45 degrees), preferably greater.

Is thatch suitable for warm, wet climates with frequent or heavy rains?

February 24, 2017 By

Water reeds are naturally water repellent and direct water from the ridge to the eaves. However, a waterproof membrane often is installed beneath the reeds provides additional protection. Thatch roofs installed over open framing tend to breathe better and dry out faster.

What is the average life of a thatch roof?

February 24, 2017 By

A thatch roof should last about 20 years depending on conditions.

Do US fire codes restrict the use of thatch roofing? Is it only for outbuildings?

February 24, 2017 By

In the United States, thatch roofing typically is installed on outbuildings. However, it usually can be installed wherever cedar shake roofing is allowed.

Do you apply a fire retardant to your thatch roofs?

February 24, 2017 By

Yes.

What is the subsurface for a thatched roof?

February 24, 2017 By

Thatch may be installed over exposed timbers and battens or continuous roof sheathing panels. Sheathing panels may be completely waterproofed with self-sealing ice and water membrane.

How do you typically attach a thatch roof?

February 24, 2017 By

William prefers to install traditional Irish/English thatch with a technique he learned in Holland. Each course or row of thatch is secured with horizontal steel rods fastened to the roof deck with stainless steel wire and screws. The water reed is secured at the top by decorative ridge that’s reinforced with hardwood spars.

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News

Roof Thatch on St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Kinstone Circle

Today is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Irish roof thatcher William Cahill installed roof thatch on the St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Kinstone Circle in Fountain City, WI, in 2011. He returned to the cordwood and timber structure recently to, as he said, “tidy it up before winter.” William was pleased […]

William P. Cahill
(513) 225-0368
Contact hours 9am to 6pm (Eastern)
william@roofthatch.com

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