Thatch Design
Tar Cord
This cord is string like and treated with tar for longevity.
It is an older style fixing for tying the base layers of thatch to the rafters/battens.
Thatch Design
Swan Neck
A term used to describe the ridge line between two different heights of ridge.
Thatching Tool
Set Pin
As its name suggests, this metal pin is used to hold the set (bundles in a row) on the roof, while the fixings are being attached.
Thatch Fixings
Crooks
Nothing to do with cops and robbers!. A crook is a metal pin hammered into the rafters as a fixing for thatch.
Older style fixing – superceded by stainless steel screws and wires nowadays.