Planning and Design for a Thatch Roof ProjectAssessing Feasibility and RegulationsSouth Africa's thatch roofs grace savannah farms and coastal towns, and yet about 40% falter at the feasibility stage. Before a single reed is laid, planning and design for a thatch roof...
Thatch Roofs Through Time: A Vintage NarrativeOrigins and Historical Context of Thatch RoofsAcross South Africa, heritage homes cling to the past with sun-wilted thatch. In many towns, around a quarter of traditional cottages still bear a thatch roof—a telling...
Choosing Local Thatching ExpertsWhat to look for in local thatchers“A roof is a weathered diary,” whispers the thatching master, and the wind turns the pages with every storm. Across South Africa, the craft survives because diligence and pride stay under the eaves,...