Overview of crooks used in traditional thatchingWhat is a crook in thatching and its purposeOn every thatched South African roof, thatching crooks stand between weather and ruin. A recent industry snapshot shows that roofs maintained with proper thatching crooks last...
Understanding thatching and its common materialsThatching basics: what it is and how it worksThatching isn't a trend; it's a centuries-old craft that speaks to South Africa's climate and landscape. A roof thatch breathes with the wind, staying cool in summer and warm...
Thatching Techniques and MaterialsOverview of thatching materials: straw, reed, and heatherIn the wind-burnished valleys of South Africa, a roof isn't just shelter—it's a map stitched from grass! "A roof that ages like wine," says a veteran thatcher, "teaches patience...