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Understanding thatched buildings

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  • Hunnisett, Jessica

    (District Surveyor, UK)

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Thatched buildings are found throughout the UK but are in decline in some areas, particularly in Scotland. There is a wide range of thatching traditions and materials which are locally distinctive in terms of the roof construction, profile, materials, methods and fixing details. Understanding the construction and materials found in thatched-roofed buildings is essential when undertaking inspection, repairs or renovation projects. Thatched roofs are subject to deterioration through lack of maintenance and are particularly susceptible to damp, vermin attack and fire, if not detailed correctly and maintained. Thatched roofs offer challenges to the surveyor, who must understand the historic construction methods, regional variations, appropriate materials and what to include in a specification. Ensuring that building professionals and clients understand these unique buildings, the materials and the risks will help ensure that good quality repair and conservation projects are carried out.

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  • Hunnisett, Jessica, 2021. "Understanding thatched buildings," Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 10(1), pages 46-61, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbsav0:y:2021:v:10:i:1:p:46-61
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    Keywords

    thatch; thatching; roofs; vernacular; conservation;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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