Homeowners can apply to their local planning authority for permission to change the material of their thatched roof. Historic England have a statutory role in the planning system and local ...

A thatcher who has a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw has caused problems for his industry. Chris Dodson, who runs a thatching company based in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, ...

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher A thatcher with a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw had caused problems for ...

The first phase of restoration includes re-thatching the roof, plus repairs to structural timbers and historic brickwork.

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“I have great memories of visiting Bridgie Burns who lived in that thatched cottage all her life and her brother ... caravan on-site for the duration of the six weeks to complete the roof using straw ...

At 1:20 a.m. there was noticeable visible shift in wind strength. Around that same time, high winds damaged the roof of an Aloha Air Cargo building at the Lihu'e Airport. Strong winds led to power ...

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Want to know what you can DIY to save some money? Here are 17 easy ideas ... Anybody able-bodied enough to get up onto the roof can clean the gutters. A gutter cleaning can cost anywhere from $50 to ...

Zak Starkey, the son of Ringo Starr , is seen putting his feet up in new snaps following the discovery of a blood clot in his right leg.