Thatch Thursdays | December 2017

The Thatch Advice Centre Social Media Thatch Thursdays December 2017.  

More interesting and informative questions on thatch, thatching and thatched buildings which you may, or may not know the answers to.  As usual, we are here to help with our Thatch Thursdays December 2017.

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What is Pin Wire used for?

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Pin Wire is used to make ‘pins’ to hold wire netting down on the Thatch coat work.

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What is a Twisted Knuckle?

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A Twisted Knuckle is a section of straw used to fill out and pack the ridge after the block has been applied and before the wrap over is fixed, to remove any hollows in the ridge lines.