How Thatch Roofs Work and Were Made in the Middle Ages [Medieval Professions: Thatcher]

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This video takes a look at the profession of thatching. The history of thatch, how thatch roofs were made and how they work. As well as taking a look at how thatch evolved and how it is used today.
Music by Vindsvept (Lake of Light)
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Links to pictures and credits (in order of appearance):
Reetdach
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Straw
pxhere.com/en/photo/1410718
Water Reeds in the wind
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/388738
Gorse and heather on Yew Tree Heath, New Forest
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Reconstructed Mesolithic round-house
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/109...
Houses in Nong Samet
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ho...
High Laithe, Grimwith Reservoir
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/262...
Korea south traditional house
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Thatched hut in Lesotho
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Two men loading hay onto a rack drawn by tractor
www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac...
Machu Picchu - Juin 2009
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Thatched Roof Inside View
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thatchi...
Thatch house
www.flickr.com/photos/stella1...
pixabay.com/photos/thatch-ire...
Dried Reed Reeth Tube Reth Riet Roofing Reith
www.maxpixel.net/Dried-Reed-R...
Thatching, Coombe Bissett
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/224...
A field of wheat
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Mieroszyno - Rye fields
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Old thatch layers
www.traditional-thatch.org.uk/...
Stratford on Avon
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/218...
Cottages at Lockhouse
www.geograph.org.uk/photo/261...
Rain thatch
pxhere.com/en/photo/1209917
Closeup of thatching Ben W Bell 31 7 2005
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Roof Cottage Repair Thatch
www.maxpixel.net/Roof-Cottage...
rock house building
pxhere.com/en/photo/718616
Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg - The Great Fire of London
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Shakespeare´s Globe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sh...
Medieval map of London
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...
Model of The Rose in the Museum of London
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ros...
The cottages and the village life of rural England
www.flickr.com/photos/interne...
Shirakawa-Go Traditional Japan
pixabay.com/photos/shirakawa-...
Welsh slate roofing
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Over the Rhine canal
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Steam train, Ardee
www.geograph.ie/photo/3021864
Fleet Street. By James Valentine c.1890
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Old shack
pxhere.com/en/photo/850029
East of England in England
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Thatched Thatching English Thatch Village Cottage
www.maxpixel.net/Thatched-Tha...
Mud and thatch house
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Thatching - Jheel Meel - Kolkata
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Bignor cottage
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bi...

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@marcussmith7694 3 жыл бұрын

A well made video. Though to mention a couple of points. Wheat thatching is still use through out the South of England and there are many varieties of straw, Red standard, Maris widgeon, Square head master, Victor, Aquila, though I am unsure about the age of them. A wheat roof will last between 18 to 30 years all depends all the quality of the materials, thatcher and also roof pitch, design and orientation to prevailing winds and weather.

@KobeanHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, in hindsight the modern straw varieties is something I should have mentioned in the video. So I have pinned your comment to let people know

@oscarosullivan4513 3 жыл бұрын

Different styles as well

@oscarosullivan4513 3 жыл бұрын

They still exist

@seviregis7441 4 жыл бұрын

Those thatch roofs and cottages fascinate me. They look like they're made of chocolate and pastry. I never knew how they were constructed. Thank you.

@Kai-uk3cd 4 жыл бұрын

IKR reminds me of medieval times 🌾🏘

@rucku45 2 жыл бұрын

The picture at the 40 second mark looks like the mushroom house a friend an I did the dungeon doors on up in Charlavoix Michigan. Everything was homemade we made the screws the bolts hinges all by hand. He is a hell of a blacksmith. Anyway I think they flew these fellas in from Ireland i do believe to do the thatch roof . It's amazing to say the least . These fellas are truly artisans at their craft.

@nathanbaker8245 Жыл бұрын

In England a Thatch will last 25 to 30 years not 8. The ridge however lasts 10 15 years.

@ruthbentley2090 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous video, Thankyou 👍🦋🎶

@thiirane4279 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for this video. Appreciation for you !

@KobeanHistory 5 жыл бұрын

@judysali 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful information , thank you very much. J

@mikesmith2905 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary, thanks.

@TheBrickAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and educational video!

@paulinhoduartedossantos2212 Жыл бұрын

My Friend I Love Your Videos.💯 I've just subscribed because your videos are inspiring and in fact educative.. And in fact I love history. I love the ancient ways of daily living.

@thomasdegroff9378 5 жыл бұрын

hellova video brother. well researched and presented.

@KobeanHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@GallowglassAxe 4 жыл бұрын

I'm disappointed there's no A Knight's Tale references in this video. But seriously this is an amazing video. When I went to Ireland I was surprised to see modern houses with thatched roofs. With an 8-14 year life they're pretty comparable to modern shingles. Thanks for the video!

@ricestrawdiy 3 жыл бұрын

ㅇnice movie ^^

@chandrus8358 3 жыл бұрын

Why old variety was banned?

@amy.888 8 ай бұрын

Synthetic thatch can be used for 20 years. I am a manufacturer of synthetic thatch

@liawatson5789 5 ай бұрын

Why didn't they soak the thatch in lime plaster to make it fireproof?

@harveyman93 7 ай бұрын

What an incredibly English thing to do, banning the natural form of a plant.

@maryharvey6909 6 күн бұрын

Why did they outlaw older seeds in 1964?

@sarahharram3518 5 жыл бұрын

I can’t quite pin point that accent, where are you from? It’s nice 😉

@KobeanHistory 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, I'm originally from Flanders (Belgium)

@sarahharram3518 5 жыл бұрын

@@KobeanHistorycool! do you still live there now?

@KobeanHistory 5 жыл бұрын

I live in London now

@sarahharram3518 5 жыл бұрын

Kobean History oh cool. I live in Wimbledon! Small world!

@whaghht 2 ай бұрын

Why doesnt the thatch rot, especially after rain?

@robertgreen6027 3 жыл бұрын

Would they have only used one of these three materials throughout the whole build, or did they ever use all three in one?

@KobeanHistory 3 жыл бұрын

I believe they would only use one at a time depending on the location

@robertgreen6027 3 жыл бұрын

@@KobeanHistory Interesting, thank you! :) Would you say that a thatched cottage is less or more expensive to buy or have built?

@KobeanHistory 3 жыл бұрын

I'd nowadays it's more expensive because of the specialised skills required tolay the roof as well as the maintenance

@robertgreen6027 3 жыл бұрын

@@KobeanHistory Oh, thank you.

@eileensmith7691 3 жыл бұрын

Is it still illegal to acquire the seeds to grow the original straw ?

@KobeanHistory 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I believe it is

@KobeanHistory 3 жыл бұрын

@Cockjugglingthundercunt III Accountdeletedbyyoutube "In the UK it is illegal under the Plant Variety and Seeds Act 1964 (with many amendments) for an individual or organisation to give, trade or sell seed of an older variety of wheat (or any other agricultural crop) to a third party for growing purposes, subject to a significant fine. Because of this legislation, thatchers in the UK can no longer obtain top quality thatching straw grown from traditional, tall-stemmed varieties of wheat." the quote is from Wikipedia, referencing this legislation: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/14

@larrywave 3 жыл бұрын

@Cockjugglingthundercunt III Accountdeletedbyyoutube that i would want to know

@croquetaeh 10 ай бұрын

But why? I don’t really understand

@hineko_ 7 ай бұрын

not explained how water doesn't sip through the straw

@KobeanHistory 7 ай бұрын

I did at 1:57 but I’ll expand on it. Basically the water clings to the straw and the angle and direction in which it is laid prevents it from seeping further down. Instead it guides the water down off of the roof.