thatched roof definition
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THATCHED ROOF Noun. 1. thatched roof-a house roof made with a plant material (as straw). thatch. roof-a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building.
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shingle (shĭng′gəl) n. 1. A thin oblong piece of material, such as wood or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof or sides of a house or other building. 2. Informal A small signboard, as one indicating a professional office: After passing the bar exam, she hung out her shingle. 3. A woman's close-cropped haircut.
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- Yes. Thatched roofs do keep out water. This is possible because of the steep pitch of a thatched roof, which is 45 degrees, and because the phragmites (water reed) is a hollow, waxy organic material that is applied in a cubic foot throughout the roof.he U-value of a properly thatched roof is 0.35, which is equivalent to 4 inches of fibreglass insulation between the joists. Only in the last decade have building codes begun to demand this level of roof insulation. Yet, thatch has been providing such a modern value for hundreds of years.
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Cost of thatching a roof The thatching cost usually is based on the area of roof to be thatched. Thatchers work on “square”. feet by. (. square feet). The average roof is around. square although some properties are 4 square and some. square.
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roof 1a (1) : the cover of a building (2) : material used for a roof : roofingb : the roof of a dwelling conventionally designating the home itself didn't have a roof over my head they share the same roof. 2a : the highest point : summitb : an upper limit : ceiling.
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- thatched. → مَسْقُوفٌ بِالقَشّ doškový strataekt stråtækt strohgedeckt αχυρένιος con el tejado de paja olkikattoinen de chaume s krovom od trske di paglia萱葺き屋根 の 초가 지붕의 met strodak tekket kryty strzechą feito de, colmo feito de sape sapê крытый соломой medhalmtakที่มุง ด้วย จาก saz ve saman catılı çatılı co. có mai mái tranh 茅草屋顶的
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Thatching A thatched pub (The Williams Arms) at Wrafton, North Devon, England. Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge (Cladium mariscus), rushes, heather, or Palm fronds, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof.
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Batten Board-and-batten roofing is a type of board roof with battens covering the gaps between boards on a roof as the roofing material. Board-and-batten is also a synonym for single-wall construction, a method of building with vertical, structural boards, the seams sometimes covered with battens.
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FAQ A water reed thatched roof, 12 inches thick at a pitch angle of 45 degrees meets the most modern insulation standards. The scientific term for insulating properties is thermal conductance, known as the U value.
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Lawn Thatching and Thatch Lawn thatch is the build up of excessive unwanted material in your lawn which can choke out air, water, and sunlight. Excessive build up of thatch in your lawn can cause grass to stop growing and even become more prone to insects and lawn diseases. Thatch is made from dead grass build up, pine needles, and moss.
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FAQ The scientific term for insulating properties is thermal conductance, known as the U value. The U-value of a properly thatched roof is 0.35, which is equivalent to 4 inches of fibreglass insulation between the joists. Only in the last decade have building codes begun to demand this level of roof insulation.
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- Roofs definition, the external upper covering of a house or other building. See more.
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- Definition of eaves: Those portions of a roof that project beyond the outside walls of a building.
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- noun, Architecture. 1. the portion of the front or side of a building enclosed by or masking the end of a pitched roof. 2. a decorative member suggesting a gable, used especially in Gothic architecture.
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saddle roof saddle roof. n. 1. A roof having a ridge and two gables; a pitched roof. 2. A roof having a convex curve along one axis and a concave curve along another axis. saddle roof.
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Makuti Thatch is still employed by builders in developing countries, usually with low-cost, local vegetation. By contrast in some developed countries it is now the choice of affluent people who desire a rustic look for their home, would like a more ecologically friendly roof, or who have purchased an originally thatched abode.
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What is a thatched roof made of? Combed Wheat Reed appears more rounded than Water Reed when used as thatched roof material, and has a shorter lifespan. The majority of ridges on a thatched roof are made from Combed Wheat Reed and can be patterned or straight cut depending on the structure of the thatched house or cottage. Other names: Wheat Reed, Wheat Straw, Combed Wheat Straw, Devon Reed.
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- noun, Architecture. 1. the portion of the front or side of a building enclosed by or masking the end of a pitched roof. a decorative member suggesting a gable, used especially in Gothic architecture.
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thatch Use thatch in a sentence. 1  a covering, as the roof of a house, made of straw, rushes, palm leaves, etc. material for such a covering. 2  any of a number of palms whose leaves are used for thatch also thatch palm. 3  anything suggestive of thatch on a roof as the hair growing on the head.
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Dethatcher Thatch removal (dethatching) Bottom side of an electric lawn scarifier showing rotating metal blades. Scarification or de-thatching of lawns or turf is a mechanical process whereby the surface and subsurface of the lawn, green or sports pitch is rigorously abraded by penetrating metal blades, tines or prongs.
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FAQ Note that the roof timber work and laths seen in this photo were constructed by The Thatch Company. Before the thatch is placed on the roof, long brass screws are firmly inserted deep into the wooden roof laths. Twisted onto the screw is a long, heavy duty steel wire. Bundles of reeds are then placed onto the roof.
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- Ridge (Roof Ridge) Illustration of roof ridge, hip, and valley areas. Definition. The ridge of a sloped roof system is the horizontal top area where two sloped roof areas meet. The ridge area on sloped roof systems should be capped to ensure a watertight roof system as well as aesthetic appeal.
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- shingle noun (STONES) › [ U ] small, round stones that cover a beach or the ground by the edge of a river: a shingle beach. I love the noise of the waves on the shingle. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. Coasts & beaches. beached. beachfront.
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FAQ Houses, commercial establishments, heritage centers, holiday villages-you name it, we've probably thatched one. There is a practical consideration-the roof should have a slope no less than 45 degrees (12 inches in 12 inches) to aid in the shedding of water.hen thatched properly by professionals, the major portion of such a roof (the water reed) should last 40 to 50 years. In other words, as long as any other roof. However, the roof ridge will have to be replaced roughly every 8 - 10 years.
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Glossary of Roofing Terms Built-up Roof. A low-slope or flat roof covered with alternating layers of roofing felt and hot-mopped asphalt and topped off with a layer of gravel. Cornice. The wood or metal finishing at ends or edges of building, including a fascia, frieze, or rake.
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Thatching Thatching is the craft of building a roof with dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge (Cladium mariscus), rushes, or heather, layering the vegetation so as to shed water away from the inner roof. It is a very old roofing method and has been used in both tropical and temperate climates.hatch is still employed by builders in developing countries, usually with low-cost, local vegetation. By contrast in some developed countries it is now the choice of affluent people who desire a rustic look for their home, would like a more ecologically friendly roof, or who have purchased an originally thatched abode.