Portfolio Tag: thatching

New Build – Leicestershire

New Build Thatching We have finally been able to get going on this new build following the severely bad weather we’ve had over the past few months. This new build is now heading in the right direction after the beast from the east stalling us.   Beast from the East Disruption No matter what the…
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New Build Thatching – Oxford, Oxfordshire

Working with Property Developers We have recently had a trip down to Long Crendon near Thame to do some Roof Thatching Oxford. This was to check out the progress on a New Build called The Greening, a new development in Oxford. Here at Heart of England Master Thatchers, we have worked on many New Build…
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Double Re-Ridge Completion – Leicester, Leicestershire

Another week, another few Ridges completed! Unfortunately, the weather threw all sorts at us, wind, rain, snow and even a bit of sunshine. We’ve completed new lead flashings installed and wire netting the finish it off.   Importance of a Thatched Ridge   We not only completed the property to the left/below but we also…
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Fire Proofing Thatched Roofs – Leicestershire

We had a great day out in the sun installing non-combustible insulation, fire resistant membrane and timber battens to this new build property ready for us to thatch. When we work on new builds it’s easy to go through the process of what should be there when it comes to a thatched roof. It’s like…
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