by Steven Hewlett | 19 Dec, 2024 | Thatching
Thatched roofs are a charming and traditional feature of many UK homes, particularly in rural areas. They are not only beautiful but also provide excellent insulation, helping to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. However, thatched roofs can be...
by Steven Hewlett | 20 Oct, 2023 | Thatching, Uncategorized
Thatched roofs have been around for centuries, and they continue to be a popular choice for homeowners today. At Steven Hewlett Master Thatchers, we are the fourth generation of our family business. Since 1925, we have provided thatching, thatching repairs and...
by Steven Hewlett | 19 Apr, 2023 | Uncategorized
How Long Does a Thatched Roof Last? The use of thatched roofs as a suitable form of shelter to protect against the elements has been used for centuries and even millennia, across the world. So great and structurally sound are the methods and materials of thatching,...
by Steven Hewlett | 22 Nov, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you are fortunate enough to be living under a beautiful, traditional thatched roof – or considering owning a property with a thatched roof – you may just be a little concerned that your roof is more of a fire hazard than a conventional roof. You’ve probably already...
by Steven Hewlett | 21 Nov, 2022 | Uncategorized
The challenge …. An original 17th Century thatched cottage in Coate, Swindon enjoys a busy life as part of a museum set up to commemorate Victorian nature writer, Richard Jefferies, who was born there in 1848. The quintessential chocolate-box country cottage has had...
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