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Links and resources on Thatching Ireland (dot) com. These external links arrive at websites containing useful information about roof thatching, water reed, thatching books, roof thatchers, thatching guides and more. If you discover a great thatching resource online which might be suitable to include here please email the details and we might add it here.

All links below are external links to other websites.

Restoring a Thatched Cottage

Article from Agriland.ie about a Tyrone based family restoring a thatched cottage in Belleek, County Fermanagh.

Thatch & Thatching

View a booklet about thatch and thatching from the New Forest District Council.

Thatch in South Somerset

Read this booklet about thatch in South Somerset. Plenty of information and diagrams of thatch roof details.

Roof Thatching Photos - Some of Mike's Work

Browse photos of roof thatching in Ireland. All roofs are thatched by Mike Davies. On many of the rooves Mike worked in partnership with Andy Stevens.

Find Andy Stevens.

An Article on Thatching in Donegal

Visit the Council.ie website to read an article about thatching and thatching grants in Donegal from 09 March 2021.

Ulster Architectural Heritage

Read this article from Ulster Architectural Heritage regarding thatching and traditional roofing in Northern Ireland.

Thatching Grants Information - Ireland

Visit the Donegal County Council website to find information on thatching grants in Donegal and the rest of Ireland.

Introductory Guide to Thatching

Introductory guide to thatching in South Africa from 1978.

Survey of Thatched Structures

View this survey from 2007 of thatched buildings in County Laois, Ireland.

Heritage Ireland

Visit the Heritage Ireland website run by the OPW.

Thatch in Devon

Booklet about thatching in Devon, England.

ThatchingInfo.com

A well researched and informative website on all aspects of roof thatching.

The Thatcher's Craft

Read the iconic thatching book, ‘The Thatcher’s Craft’. Its legend has endured through the many decades since 1960 when it was first published.

Earth-Friendly Products

View products which are sustainable, green, eco-friendly and clean.

Waterford Thatched Houses

Survey of thatched houses in County Waterford 2006 – 2008.

Thatch in South Africa

An informative guide to thatch construction in South Africa from the Thatchers Association of South Africa.

Thatch in Liberia

An interesting look at different styles and methods of roof thatching traditionally used in Liberia.

Thatch & Thatching

A 20 page English Heritage booklet full of useful information regarding thatching and thatched buildings.

Thatched Roofs in County Galway

A survery from 2008 of thatched roofs in County Galway, Ireland.

Thatch in Hampshire

Read an informative booklet on thatch and thatching in Hampshire, England.

Irish Georgian Society Thatched Projects

Visit the IGS funded vernacular projects page to browse thatched cottages part-funded by IGS.

Thatched Buildings Survey - Scotland

Read the 642 page survey of thatched buildings in Scotland. So much information.

Reed Construction in the Baltic Sea Region

Discover what Finland and Estonia are utilising water reed for.

The Art of Thatching

Article from Independent.ie with an interview of Matt Whelan, a roof thatcher from Wexford.

Thatching Directory

A directory for roof thatchers and thatching services. Search and find the thatching product or service you require.

Seaweed Thatch Roofs in Denmark

Watch a few videos about seaweed roofs in Denmark. One roof is old and the other is a modern interpretation.

2013 Blog Post - Laois Thatching Project

An interesting look at the state of thatching in 2013. Nothing much has improved. Maybe it’s worse now?

Condensation in Traditional Buildings

Read this informative advice guide on dealing with condensation on older properties.

Farmers Journal Article

A article in the Irish Farmers Journal containing an interview with roof thatcher Philip Doran.

Repairing Thatch Roofs - A Guide

70 pages of useful information pertaining to the repair of thatch roofs. Plenty to read here.

Thatching Information

This page contains information about roof thatchers, and has articles on roof thatching.

Insurance Information and Links

Find out more about insurance, including roof thatching insurance on this page.

Article About Thatch Roof Insurance

Brief article about thatched roof insurance offering advice and tips.

Demand for Thatchers in Donegal

Read this article in DonegalNews.com covering flax thatching and the rising populatity of thatched roofs in Donegal.

The Enduring Shortage of Roof Thatchers in Ireland

Here is an article exploring the potential problem of a lack of new roof thatchers in Ireland.

MASTER THATCHERS IN SUFFOLK AND NORFOLK

Master Thatchers in Suffolk and Norfolk, thatching with the regional, traditional materials of Norfolk Water Reed thatch and Suffolk Long Straw thatch. Some useful information.

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage

Visit the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage website to view all of the thatched buildings on their register. Well worth the visit.

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