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a unique house (Original Post)
orleans
Apr 2021
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Siwsan
(26,260 posts)1. Ahhhh. My fantasy house!
I absolutely love thatched roof cottages.
sinkingfeeling
(51,454 posts)2. Definitely "B".
Ocelot II
(115,683 posts)3. Keep it, definitely.
Arkansas Granny
(31,515 posts)4. Just leave a trail of bread crumbs when you visit.
And don't eat any porridge.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)5. Depends entirely on what it would cost to fix the essentials...
and maybe what the surrounding neighborhood looks like. Might be worth it to just hold on to it.
Taxes are a consideration, too.
orleans
(34,051 posts)9. don't let practically erase your imagination
go ahead, keep that house! be that witch! live your dream
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UpInArms
(51,282 posts)7. Actually, thatched roofs are pretty good
https://www.celticroofing.com/facts-to-know-about-thatched-roofs/
Thatched Roofs are Stronger than You Think
Consider a roof that is made up of straw, reeds, grasses, and other vegetation. It sounds like it wouldnt be very strong, right? In reality, properly installed thatched roofs can last many years and even in multiple decades. They have been proven to be watertight against driving wind, rain, and snow, and provide a considerable amount of insulation to the homes they are installed on. Just because a roof is made of vegetation, doesnt mean the big bad wolf can blow it down.
Thatched Roofs Are Still in Use Today
Theres an understanding that thatched roofs have been used for millennia as a suitable roof covering but did you know thatched roofs are still in use today? Its not in third world countries either; you can find thatched roofs on almost every continent. From the thatched pub coverings in traditional England to temples in the Far East, thatched roofing still gets its due in modern times.
Thatched Roofs Vary by Region
The beauty about thatched roofing is that it utilizes plentiful, cheap materials like grasses and straws. This makes thatched roofing unique in that a thatched roof installed in Europe will be much different than one available in South America, due to the available materials at hand. Every thatched roof is engineered and installed to reflect the surrounding environment not something you will find with asphalt shingles.
Thatched roofing may have been used around the time of the Ancient Romans, but its not too difficult to find thatched roofs in the modern age either. Thatched roofings low-cost and abundant materials mean thatched roofs arent going away anytime soon as well.
Consider a roof that is made up of straw, reeds, grasses, and other vegetation. It sounds like it wouldnt be very strong, right? In reality, properly installed thatched roofs can last many years and even in multiple decades. They have been proven to be watertight against driving wind, rain, and snow, and provide a considerable amount of insulation to the homes they are installed on. Just because a roof is made of vegetation, doesnt mean the big bad wolf can blow it down.
Thatched Roofs Are Still in Use Today
Theres an understanding that thatched roofs have been used for millennia as a suitable roof covering but did you know thatched roofs are still in use today? Its not in third world countries either; you can find thatched roofs on almost every continent. From the thatched pub coverings in traditional England to temples in the Far East, thatched roofing still gets its due in modern times.
Thatched Roofs Vary by Region
The beauty about thatched roofing is that it utilizes plentiful, cheap materials like grasses and straws. This makes thatched roofing unique in that a thatched roof installed in Europe will be much different than one available in South America, due to the available materials at hand. Every thatched roof is engineered and installed to reflect the surrounding environment not something you will find with asphalt shingles.
Thatched roofing may have been used around the time of the Ancient Romans, but its not too difficult to find thatched roofs in the modern age either. Thatched roofings low-cost and abundant materials mean thatched roofs arent going away anytime soon as well.
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left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)10. Nothing scary about it
I love the architecture