tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post6381053662805365374..comments2023-10-21T17:15:16.554+01:00Comments on Today Around Coventry: Thatched Roof Thursday #18 - Almost DoneLOLfromPasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-81242029168555373252013-02-16T19:04:47.353+00:002013-02-16T19:04:47.353+00:00These roofs have always impressed me. Great detail...These roofs have always impressed me. Great detailed shot at the bottom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-14948997359335163142013-02-16T00:24:43.940+00:002013-02-16T00:24:43.940+00:00It has been interesting to watch this roof being t...It has been interesting to watch this roof being thatched. We are all learning something we didn't know.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-36707607036458941452013-02-15T20:38:38.277+00:002013-02-15T20:38:38.277+00:00Chieftess - Leaks? Don't think that is a probl...Chieftess - Leaks? Don't think that is a problem. FIRE! Big problem. A friend of our has a garage that was hit by lightning. Whole thing destroyed. I found (or noticed..ha ha) two more thatched roofs today. There are more about than I ever imagined. LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-46623158419020235172013-02-15T19:27:51.519+00:002013-02-15T19:27:51.519+00:00What a fascinating cultural exchange!!! I'm j...What a fascinating cultural exchange!!! I'm just fascinated by these roofs!!! No leaks at all??? Even in the worst of storms???TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-90575575676160887892013-02-15T17:19:42.846+00:002013-02-15T17:19:42.846+00:00Daryl - You popped by when I was writing the rathe...Daryl - You popped by when I was writing the rather long comment above. <br /><br />I have just been thinking (so unusual for me :). If this is the 3rd roof in 38 years, then the first 2 roofs must have lasted 38 years. That doesn't sound too bad but still very expensive I expect. I will try and find out more. Oh what fun!LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-53288316446577404832013-02-15T17:06:40.463+00:002013-02-15T17:06:40.463+00:00Hi All. There are some interesting comments here....Hi All. There are some interesting comments here. Do let me respond :).<br /><br />A lot of you have picked up on how long these roofs last. I am reliably assured that 'it depends on the materials used and the structure and location of the building'. As Deb says, they can last up to 25 years and I believe that some types of water reeds last up to 40 - 60 years. It will be interesting to find out exactly what they are using here and hopefully the roof will last a lot longer than previous roofs on this house. It has been up for sale a number of times over the years and I recall it looking pretty abandoned for long periods of time. Over to me to find out more!<br /><br />It is an art, Chrissy, and it has been so much fun watching the progress here.<br /><br />Petrea - I doubt it. But, you are right, they are an attraction. I live about 3 miles away from this house and used to live much closer. I always had a look and much of the time it was in complete disrepair. So sad to see. Everyone I know know this place too. Maybe there is hope it will end up a beautiful house. It is on a main road into to Coventry. <br /><br />Adele - I am sure it will look beautiful and hopefully stay so for longer than past roofs. I won't show you this place again until it is finished with a back drop of sunshine! A must :).<br /><br />Lulu - Thank you!LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-47927609184557772382013-02-15T16:47:38.703+00:002013-02-15T16:47:38.703+00:00so it works out to roughly 10 yrs per roof ... i w...so it works out to roughly 10 yrs per roof ... i wonder what it costs .. it looks great .. and happy valentine's day to you tooDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-58714516653657599252013-02-15T14:38:47.107+00:002013-02-15T14:38:47.107+00:00Very interesting, LOL. I look forward to Thursdays...Very interesting, LOL. I look forward to Thursdays, to see what is happening with this roof. I think I will be disappointed when its finished!!Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196896008652939537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-8170375242391270952013-02-15T14:20:45.016+00:002013-02-15T14:20:45.016+00:00A thatched roof does look impressive, I really tho...A thatched roof does look impressive, I really thought they would last a bit longer though..it's very interesting keeping up with the progress of this roof LOL, am enjoying a lot. Have a happy weekend.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-17876130159905744732013-02-15T10:54:24.226+00:002013-02-15T10:54:24.226+00:00Indeed it is a interesting process. Nice to see ho...Indeed it is a interesting process. Nice to see how it is done.Stefan Janssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542072508543147268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-81127743597791700692013-02-15T09:38:31.580+00:002013-02-15T09:38:31.580+00:00I always thought a thatched roof lasted around 25 ...I always thought a thatched roof lasted around 25 years, they seem to around here!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093410113028503578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-18636919766475624492013-02-15T03:48:42.390+00:002013-02-15T03:48:42.390+00:00I wonder if they get any government financial supp...I wonder if they get any government financial support to have this done so (relatively) often? It seems homes like this might attract tourists, and it's in England's best interest to keep them nice.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-10218918129873303702013-02-14T23:39:35.575+00:002013-02-14T23:39:35.575+00:00I'm quite impressed they even last that long, ...I'm quite impressed they even last that long, though also can't imagine rehauling the roof every decade or so! I agree with Chrissy, it's a true art. Would love any technical detail you find out.<br /><br />And a Happy Happy Valentine's to you! (though it's over in the UK:) LONDONLULUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306334892097839949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-80822430814659312052013-02-14T22:15:24.222+00:002013-02-14T22:15:24.222+00:00What an art!What an art!Chrissy Brandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452491942706660652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-40820954791478434812013-02-14T21:26:58.428+00:002013-02-14T21:26:58.428+00:00wow, they sure don't last long do they?wow, they sure don't last long do they? Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429090390792750005.post-46028052041469728572013-02-14T20:07:41.151+00:002013-02-14T20:07:41.151+00:00Indeed a very interesting process. I love the loo...Indeed a very interesting process. I love the look...but, it might be a bit much to go through every 12 years or so.SRQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076279765970764962noreply@blogger.com