Deanne,
      Thanks for the useful info. I'll file it away for possibly
later. I'm interested in thatch, but not ready to involve myself in
thatching. What I'm interested in is long stem grain for making corn
dollies. I only need a small plot of it. The corn dollies are similar to
making straw hats, which I'm also interested in.
Â
Many thanks,
Â
Marc
--- On Wed, 11/4/09, Deanne Bednar <ecoartdb@...> wrote:
From: Deanne Bednar <ecoartdb@...>
Subject: [thatch] Long-stemmed grain seed
To: thatch@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 11:45 PM
Â
Peter McCreedy at the Chatsfield School in Lapeer, MI grew some tall blue
stem grass ( a native species ) and did a little thatching experiment with
it. It looks enough like the phragmites I have been using for thatching
(although finer and smaller) that I would consider planting and using it.
Or at least experiment and have some conversations about its potential
application.
--
Deanne Bednar
www.strawbale. pbworks.com
248 628 1887
ecoartdb@gmail. com
"Reverence for the mystery of being, gratitude for the gift of life, and
humility for our human place in nature and the whole." Earth Charter
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Peter McCreedy at the Chatsfield School in Lapeer, MI grew some tall blue
stem grass ( a native species ) and did a little thatching experiment with
it. It looks enough like the phragmites I have been using for thatching
(although finer and smaller) that I would consider planting and using it.
Or at least experiment and have some conversations about its potential
application.
--
Deanne Bednar
www.strawbale.pbworks.com
248 628 1887
ecoartdb@...
"Reverence for the mystery of being, gratitude for the gift of life, and
humility for our human place in nature and the whole." Earth Charter
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Does anyone know where I can get long-stemmed grain seed for a small plot?
Thanks,
Marc Archer
Lake Odessa, MI
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Because of season`s reason,the reed harvested later than last year,so the new
harvest season is coming at the end of Oct in China.
The quality is still good as before and most fit for thatching in European
Country.
To see more,please go to:www.waterreed.cn
Hope you find the best quality of water reed for your work
Hi Les
sorry mate do not know anything about electronic devices and bird scaring.
regards
Barry
________________________________
From: Les Pearce <lgpearce@...>
To: thatch@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 July, 2009 22:55:48
Subject: Re: [thatch] New Tatch - damage by birds
Hi Barry,
Thanks for coming back so quickly and being so helpful.
The thatch is straw and the ridge is where the damage is and the entire
thatch is wired. The jackdaws have pulled the straw through the wire and
left it laying scattered around the roof. Do you have any advice regarding
any of the electronic options?
Regards,
Les
2009/7/25 barry milne <barrythethatch@ yahoo.co. uk>
>
>
> Hi Les
>
> Sorry to hear of your problem with the thatch.
> You do not state what type of material the roof is thatched with i.e. straw
> or reed or whether it was the ridge or the coatwork that was damaged!
> The ridge should normally be covered in galvanised chicken wire to deter
> attacks by our feathered friends. However the coatwork does not normally
> need it if the main coatwork is in water reed. If thatched in straw I would
> normally strongly recommend wiring the whole roof.
> Up here in the north of England we have had some problems with rooks,
> magpies and jackdaws attacking roofs, my theory is that they may be going
> after insects either in or on the thatch and are damaging the ridge/coatwork
> as a result. In two instances up here where the roof has been attacked by
> birds, and the roof has been thatched in water reed, I have had to
> completely wire the whole roof. There is some debate as to whether putting
> straw rick finnials, like an owl with teddy bear eyes, on the ridge, would
> deter them, but personally I am a somewhat unconvinced even though I make
> and supply them, but it might be worth a try.
>
> Hope this is of help.
>
> Barry
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Les Pearce <lgpearce@gmail. com <lgpearce%40gmail. com>>
> To: thatch@yahoogroups. com <thatch%40yahoogrou ps.com>
> Sent: Saturday, 25 July, 2009 0:59:14
> Subject: [thatch] New Tatch - damage by birds
>
>
> Hi All,
> I am a relatively new member since moving into a 17th century cottage in
> 2004. We had to re thatch in the spring and the cottage looked great and we
> were very pleased with our little cottage. Since the re thatch we did not
> have any bother from birds until a week ago having been away for a few days
> we came back to find considerable damage mostly on the lower part of the
> ridge. We suspect the local flock of jackdaws. I have called in the
> thatcher
> for repairs to be carried out in the meantime the roof is decorated with
> CD's dangling off sticks pushed into the thatch. On researching the web for
> possible deterants to prevent a recurrence I am not sure which way to go. I
> am looking for advice and welcome any information as regards to an
> effective solution available on the market.
> --
> Les Pearce
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
--
Les Pearce
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Barry,
Thanks for coming back so quickly and being so helpful.
The thatch is straw and the ridge is where the damage is and the entire
thatch is wired. The jackdaws have pulled the straw through the wire and
left it laying scattered around the roof. Do you have any advice regarding
any of the electronic options?
Regards,
Les
2009/7/25 barry milne <barrythethatch@...>
>
>
> Hi Les
>
> Sorry to hear of your problem with the thatch.
> You do not state what type of material the roof is thatched with i.e. straw
> or reed or whether it was the ridge or the coatwork that was damaged!
> The ridge should normally be covered in galvanised chicken wire to deter
> attacks by our feathered friends. However the coatwork does not normally
> need it if the main coatwork is in water reed. If thatched in straw I would
> normally strongly recommend wiring the whole roof.
> Up here in the north of England we have had some problems with rooks,
> magpies and jackdaws attacking roofs, my theory is that they may be going
> after insects either in or on the thatch and are damaging the ridge/coatwork
> as a result. In two instances up here where the roof has been attacked by
> birds, and the roof has been thatched in water reed, I have had to
> completely wire the whole roof. There is some debate as to whether putting
> straw rick finnials, like an owl with teddy bear eyes, on the ridge, would
> deter them, but personally I am a somewhat unconvinced even though I make
> and supply them, but it might be worth a try.
>
> Hope this is of help.
>
> Barry
>
> ________________________________
> From: Les Pearce <lgpearce@... <lgpearce%40gmail.com>>
> To: thatch@yahoogroups.com <thatch%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, 25 July, 2009 0:59:14
> Subject: [thatch] New Tatch - damage by birds
>
>
> Hi All,
> I am a relatively new member since moving into a 17th century cottage in
> 2004. We had to re thatch in the spring and the cottage looked great and we
> were very pleased with our little cottage. Since the re thatch we did not
> have any bother from birds until a week ago having been away for a few days
> we came back to find considerable damage mostly on the lower part of the
> ridge. We suspect the local flock of jackdaws. I have called in the
> thatcher
> for repairs to be carried out in the meantime the roof is decorated with
> CD's dangling off sticks pushed into the thatch. On researching the web for
> possible deterants to prevent a recurrence I am not sure which way to go. I
> am looking for advice and welcome any information as regards to an
> effective solution available on the market.
> --
> Les Pearce
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
--
Les Pearce
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Les
Sorry to hear of your problem with the thatch.
You do not state what type of material the roof is thatched with i.e. straw or
reed or whether it was the ridge or the coatwork that was damaged!
The ridge should normally be covered in galvanised chicken wire to deter attacks
by our feathered friends. However the coatwork does not normally need it if the
main coatwork is in water reed. If thatched in straw I would normally strongly
recommend wiring the whole roof.
Up here in the north of England we have had some problems with rooks, magpies
and jackdaws attacking roofs, my theory is that they may be going after insects
either in or on the thatch and are damaging the ridge/coatwork as a result. In
two instances up here where the roof has been attacked by birds, and the roof
has been thatched in water reed, I have had to completely wire the whole roof.
There is some debate as to whether putting straw rick finnials, like an owl with
teddy bear eyes, on the ridge, would deter them, but personally I am a somewhat
unconvinced even though I make and supply them, but it might be worth a try.
Hope this is of help.
Barry
________________________________
From: Les Pearce <lgpearce@...>
To: thatch@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 25 July, 2009 0:59:14
Subject: [thatch] New Tatch - damage by birds
Hi All,
I am a relatively new member since moving into a 17th century cottage in
2004. We had to re thatch in the spring and the cottage looked great and we
were very pleased with our little cottage. Since the re thatch we did not
have any bother from birds until a week ago having been away for a few days
we came back to find considerable damage mostly on the lower part of the
ridge. We suspect the local flock of jackdaws. I have called in the thatcher
for repairs to be carried out in the meantime the roof is decorated with
CD's dangling off sticks pushed into the thatch. On researching the web for
possible deterants to prevent a recurrence I am not sure which way to go. I
am looking for advice and welcome any information as regards to an
effective solution available on the market.
--
Les Pearce
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi All,
I am a relatively new member since moving into a 17th century cottage in
2004. We had to re thatch in the spring and the cottage looked great and we
were very pleased with our little cottage. Since the re thatch we did not
have any bother from birds until a week ago having been away for a few days
we came back to find considerable damage mostly on the lower part of the
ridge. We suspect the local flock of jackdaws. I have called in the thatcher
for repairs to be carried out in the meantime the roof is decorated with
CD's dangling off sticks pushed into the thatch. On researching the web for
possible deterants to prevent a recurrence I am not sure which way to go. I
am looking for advice and welcome any information as regards to an
effective solution available on the market.
--
Les Pearce
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I`m manufacturer from China,I just want to talk about risk here.
I don`t think there`s risk any more.And also if you see more,you can easily find
which is trade company and which is manufacturer.And then select a trusted
seller.The quality is the most important thing through the deal.you can buy one
for for trying.It seems you feel a little of risk.But what if you find a real
good manufacturer but not trade company,you`ll be more competitive than the
others from the price,because the water reed sell from us is first hand,doesn`t
through many trade company in Holand and even in China.I found some of people go
to Holand and saw some "first hand"water reed.Acturally not.Water reed in Holand
are mainly import from Turkey And China.And we are the biggist exporter who
export water reed to Holand.Some of friend in this group may have recieved my
email.Actually that`s true.mainly water reed you used may just from our
manufacturer.If you find the water reed you bought bundled by metal band.It
might our products.Because we are the only manufacturer in china who bundle
water reed by metal band.
As a manufacturer,we can also control the length and the quality.you can order
the specific length you want,so it will avoid wasting.
Just put the risk away and try to buy one or two container from us,then you`ll
see quality and competitive price.
Any query please feel free to contact us
Email:travis.gao@...
--- In thatch@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Davies" <sidsonjames@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Leo.
>
> Are they for real or what? I get a lot of emails from China and Romania but
> it is a bit of a risk. It is tempting though when there may be the chance to
> be a bit more competitive.
>
> What to do?
>
> Mike.
>
> On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Leo Wood <leo@...> wrote:
>
> > Added to my list - many thatchers get this.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Leo www.thatch.org
> >
> > menassb wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello
> > >
> > > Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
> > >
> > > Our contacts: menass@... <menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt>
> > > <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt <menass%2540siaudiniaistogai.lt>>
> > > www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
> > > GSM +37068364072
> > > Ramunas Brazauskas
> > >
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Hello,
Have you ever import water reed from china?We are water reed manufacturer and
supplier from China.
Dongsheng water reed co.,ltd. locates at shandong province,china.Our company is
the earliest company of manufacturing water
reed in shandong.we are professional grower and purchaser of water reed in
china.we purchase water reed with high quality
from all over china mainland.Also we have enough technical workers to
manufacture any specific model of products.our high
quality reeds mainly use in traditional thatching roof in Europe ,Now our water
reeds had exported to helmed and many other
european countries.
now we are main supply 3 kinds of products:
1.length:100cm-180cm
girth:60cm
weight:4.5kg
price:2.4USD/bundles
2.length:170cm-230cm
girth:60cm
weight:6kg
price:2.7USD/bundles
3.length:80-150cm
girth:60cm
weight:3.8kg
price:2.3USD/bundles
The price has contained the sea freight.
Also we can product specific products as you want.
Packing:Bundle(sheaf) water reed bundle with plastic rope
girth:60cm
60-70bundles upend packed in one big bundle with metal strip
There are totally 3 water reed manufacturers 2 of them are in tianjin.We are the
only chinese manufacturer who pack bundles
by metal strip,to another word,all the water reeds which packed by metal strip
which import from china you have ever seen are export from us.
If you have any questions pls do feel free to contact with us
EMAIL:travis.gao@...
WEBSITE:http://travisgao.diytrade.com/
MSN:ry_1985@...
TEL:+86 0 15065283006
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Recently sent to me. May be of interest in view of the UK harvest.
Regards Leo
Dear Sirs!
DAMIAN is a small company located in Podlasie, the cleanest region in
whole the Poland, where there are no industry and no polution.
Our firm is looking for customers who are interested in buying
excellent straw for thatching and insulation.
We can offer very good quality straw for covering the roofs and as an
insulating substance and we can organize transportation of it to any
country in Europe. DAMIAN company also produces wide range of hazel
and willow fences and a lots of other goods from hazel, willow and
birch. Please visit our internet site www.wickergoods.co.uk or
www.damian-wiklina.pl to see whole the offer.
If you are interested in co-operation with us please be so kind as to
send your answer to DAMIAN company on e-mail address:
damian-wiklina@...
The South African Thatchers Association may be able to help you
http://www.sa-thatchers.co.za/
Leo
roshena wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone recommend an experienced thatcher in Cape
> Town?
>
> We are renting a house in Hout Bay whose roof is
> leaking close to the chimney. Landlord got about 5
> thatchers who tried to fix it over the last few
> months, and unsuccessfully so. A lot of them seemed to
> be fly-by-night businesses, though. Any expert advice?
>
> Many thanks,
> Corinna
>
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Hi all,
Can anyone recommend an experienced thatcher in Cape
Town?
We are renting a house in Hout Bay whose roof is
leaking close to the chimney. Landlord got about 5
thatchers who tried to fix it over the last few
months, and unsuccessfully so. A lot of them seemed to
be fly-by-night businesses, though. Any expert advice?
Many thanks,
Corinna
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Mike,
I agree it may be a risk but I have had samples posted to me in the
past, also had a memorable trip to Poland to see first hand, this was
informative if a little alcoholic!
These are the places that the material merchants are going to and
selling on to us after all.
Quite fancy a trip to China when Ryanair do it for a fiver.....
Leo
Michael Davies wrote:
>
> Hi Leo.
>
> Are they for real or what? I get a lot of emails from China and
> Romania but
> it is a bit of a risk. It is tempting though when there may be the
> chance to
> be a bit more competitive.
>
> What to do?
>
> Mike.
>
> On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Leo Wood <leo@...
> <mailto:leo%40thatch.org>> wrote:
>
> > Added to my list - many thatchers get this.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Leo www.thatch.org
> >
> > menassb wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello
> > >
> > > Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
> > >
> > > Our contacts: menass@...
> <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt> <menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt>
> > > <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt <menass%2540siaudiniaistogai.lt>>
> > > www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
> > > GSM +37068364072
> > > Ramunas Brazauskas
> > >
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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Well the web-page is all about thatching http://www.siaudiniaistogai.lt/
(although there is not much there) with some nice photos (galerija).
Regards Andy Johnson, SENIOR PRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, UK HARDWARE
SUPPORT CENTRE
thatch@yahoogroups.com wrote on 12/04/2008 23:14:12:
> Hi Leo.
>
> Are they for real or what? I get a lot of emails from China and Romania
but
> it is a bit of a risk. It is tempting though when there may be the
chance to
> be a bit more competitive.
>
> What to do?
>
> Mike.
>
> On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Leo Wood <leo@...> wrote:
>
> > Added to my list - many thatchers get this.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Leo www.thatch.org
> >
> > menassb wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello
> > >
> > > Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
> > >
> > > Our contacts: menass@...
<menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt>
> > > <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt
<menass%2540siaudiniaistogai.lt>>
> > > www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
> > > GSM +37068364072
> > > Ramunas Brazauskas
> > >
> > >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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> >
> >
>
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Hi Leo.
Are they for real or what? I get a lot of emails from China and Romania but
it is a bit of a risk. It is tempting though when there may be the chance to
be a bit more competitive.
What to do?
Mike.
On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Leo Wood <leo@...> wrote:
> Added to my list - many thatchers get this.
>
> Regards
>
> Leo www.thatch.org
>
> menassb wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello
> >
> > Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
> >
> > Our contacts: menass@... <menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt>
> > <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt <menass%2540siaudiniaistogai.lt>>
> > www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
> > GSM +37068364072
> > Ramunas Brazauskas
> >
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Added to my list - many thatchers get this.
Regards
Leo www.thatch.org
menassb wrote:
>
>
> Hello
>
> Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
>
> Our contacts: menass@...
> <mailto:menass%40siaudiniaistogai.lt>
> www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
> GSM +37068364072
> Ramunas Brazauskas
>
>
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Hello
Our company from Lithuania. We are sell rye long straw for roofs.
Our contacts: menass@...
www.siaudiniaistogai.lt
GSM +37068364072
Ramunas Brazauskas
We actually produce tons of thatch every year. It is as a by product of the
salt marsh restoration industry. If your ever interested we can get you as many
bundles as you want for next to nothing. It would be in the New England area,
but it can be put into a container and shipped anywhere.
Thanks,
Geoff
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From: Dolph Selten <dolphselten@...>
Thanks - guys -
We don't do much thatching here yet in Houston - mostly "kits" with thatch in
Panels 2-3 inches thick. I wish there were a real thatch possibility here.
Dolph Selten
281-454-5453(Home)
281-770-5011(Cell)
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Thanks - guys -
We don't do much thatching here yet in Houston - mostly "kits" with thatch in
Panels 2-3 inches thick. I wish there were a real thatch possibility here.
Dolph Selten
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Hi,
I need to contact Water Reed suppliers from Poland,
Turkey and China.
Thanks,
Alvaro Rodriguez Schwendener
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See http://thatch.org/guest.htm
Regards
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Alvaro Rodriguez wrote:
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>
> I need to contact Water Reed suppliers from Poland,
> Turkey and China.
>
> Thanks,
>
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Excellent, then I was looking at the right plant on the road side. :)
Dan
At 07:47 AM 8/4/2007, you wrote:
>Hi Dan
>"Phragmites communis" is the variety we use in this
>country. I do not know enough about other varieties to
>be able to compare. Sorry
>
>Barry the thatch
Hi Dan
"Phragmites communis" is the variety we use in this
country. I do not know enough about other varieties to
be able to compare. Sorry
Barry the thatch
--- Dan Crowther <gobae@...> wrote:
> Barry,
>
> Is "phragmites autralis" what you're referring to as
> the common water
> reed? I've spotted that growing around, I'll just
> have locate enough
> of it in an area where we can harvest it.
>
> Does it get used leaves and all or are is it
> stripped to the stem?
> What length does it get cut to?
> How much overlap is there from course to course 1/2,
> 2/3rds, etc?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dan Crowther
> http://www.oakandacorn.com
> http://celticclans.oakandacorn.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >Hi Dan
> >
> >The common water reed will do but as Leo says you
> need
> >a minimum pitch of roof of 45 degrees.
> >It can be harvested after the first frosts and
> >provided it is kept in a dry area it can be stored
> for
> >a year or so if you do not harvest enough to thatch
> >the roof in one go.
> >Unfortunately I shall be away for the next week or
> so
> >shall not be able to correspond with you further
> until
> >mid August. Wish you well.
> >
> >Barry the thatch
>
>
>
>
Barry,
Is "phragmites autralis" what you're referring to as the common water
reed? I've spotted that growing around, I'll just have locate enough
of it in an area where we can harvest it.
Does it get used leaves and all or are is it stripped to the stem?
What length does it get cut to?
How much overlap is there from course to course 1/2, 2/3rds, etc?
Thanks!
Dan Crowther
http://www.oakandacorn.comhttp://celticclans.oakandacorn.com
>Hi Dan
>
>The common water reed will do but as Leo says you need
>a minimum pitch of roof of 45 degrees.
>It can be harvested after the first frosts and
>provided it is kept in a dry area it can be stored for
>a year or so if you do not harvest enough to thatch
>the roof in one go.
>Unfortunately I shall be away for the next week or so
>shall not be able to correspond with you further until
>mid August. Wish you well.
>
>Barry the thatch
I would concur with Leo on this one.
If you use any form of chemical based agent on thathc
it alters the way it performs and in most cases it is
a of a detrimental nature.
Barry the thatch
--- thatcher <thatcher_uk@...> wrote:
> DO NOT USE LINSEED OIL - IT IS LIABLE TO SPONTANEOUS
> COMBUSTION !!!
>
> A number of the oil based wood treatments are also
> risky with shavings
> and soaked rags. Best bet is to get a thatcher that
> understands the
> qualities of the thatching materials.
>
> I have tested varnishes and even GRP coats, all they
> do is close the
> necessary 'open texture' and can make thatch rot
> quicker, I have used,
> but only on interior work. There are products
> available, but being of an
> old and suspicious nature I would not be convinced
> until I had seen
> roofs of 50 years or so after treatment.
>
> Regards
>
> Leo www.thatch.org
>
> DOLPHSELTEN wrote:
> > what if anything can I spray on to thatch to
> extend its life,
> > waterproof it and protect it from "UV" rays ?I
> have heard that lindseed
> > oil is on alternative - are there others ?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
See http://thatch.org/guest.htm
Regards
Leo www.thatch.org
Alvaro Rodriguez wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to contact Water Reed suppliers from Poland,
> Turkey and China.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alvaro Rodriguez Schwendener
>
>
>
>
>
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Hi,
I need to contact Water Reed suppliers from Poland,
Turkey and China.
Thanks,
Alvaro Rodriguez Schwendener
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