GRASPING AT STRAWS is all the rage among a growing number of British homeowners, as Mark Phillips now shows us: When it comes to housing design, it's hard to get more retro than this: a thatched roof, ...

Roofs are an integral part of a building’s architectural design. A roof is designed to enhance the beauty of a particular building but most importantly, a roof is a safety mechanism against wind, rain ...

I constructed a mud hut with a natural thatched roof. Combining walls and roofing created a durable, weather-resistant structure.

You can’t but love Ireland’s thatched cottages – quaint, historic, each one its own self-contained story. Thatching, while not nearly as popular as it once was, is still an option for homebuilders, ...

THE MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTION HERE IN MANNING WAS IN NEED OF A HAIRCUT. BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT IS NO EASY TASK. WELCOME TO THE CENTURIES OLD HOUSE BARN, A RELIC BROUGHT FROM GERMANY TO MANNING BACK IN ...

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An investigation is taking place after 10 crews were called to tackle a fire in the roof of a thatched cottage. Essex Fire ...