Thatching Equipment
Aluminum Ladder
Ladders are essential for thatching. They used to use wooden pole ladders, but now lighter ones are preferred.
They are sectional and easy to transport and use.
Thatch Abroad
The Netherlands
In this part of Europe the majority of thatching is done in Water Reed with tiled ridges.
Thatching Terms
Bundle of Reed
A bundle of Thatching Water Reed is usually between 1.4 and 2 meters long and has a circumference of approximately 60cm.
Thatching Materials
Sheaf
A sheaf of corn is cut by a binder in the field and left in stooks to dry. It is then collected and the sheaves are built into a rick.