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Thatchers Warwickshire
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High quality Thatchers based in Warwickshire
We have over 17 years of experience and undertake all types of thatchingwork from minor repairs to a full re-thatch.
for more infomation on our services or if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call us on 01926 810020 or 07831 773893 and we will gladly help out.
Our Services
- Minor repairs
- Full re-thatch
- Timber work
- Chimney repairs
- Water reed, combed wheat reed & long straw
- Fire proofing
- Moss inhibiting
- Insurance and grant work
History of Thatched Roofs
The main material in use in this country up until the 19th Century was straw - either longstraw or combed wheat reed. Norfolk Reed (or water reed) was traditionally used in the counties of East Anglia and other wetland areas.
A diversity of styles had developed over time and, coupled with different materials, distinct regional characteristics became apparent. The combed wheat reed roofs of the West Country for example, are shallow pitched and 'pudding basin' in appearance compared with the steeply pitched longstraw roofs of East Anglia.