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 ...

In the Southwest, clay roofs have been popular because they perform best in the region’s hot, dry climate and have a long lifespan. "Tile, specifically, also has historical ties to the Southwest area ...

Richmond, VA, is known for its humid summers and unpredictable weather patterns. Homeowners in this region often face the ...

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

Last week, it was announced that one of London's last thatched roofs was being replaced, and this week, there was an ...

Topping a Tudor house will be a chimney, often intricately detailed or with a decorative brick design. Chimneys were invented ...

Roof renovation has come a long way from traditional manual inspections and labor-intensive installations. Advances in technology are reshaping how roofing projects are planned, executed, and ...

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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 ...