Abari Adobe and Bamboo Research Institute » Thatched Roof http://abari.org promote bamboo and earth as a modern construction material. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:22:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Thatchted Roof http://abari.org/thatchted-roof http://abari.org/thatchted-roof#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:40:52 +0000 admin http://abari.org/thatchted-roof

Courtesy: Pratik Lohani

courtesy: Egr. Pratik Lohani

Here is an example of a thatched roof from Japan. Thatched roof tradition is a somewhat in danger of getting lost because it requires very intricate skills to install. However, properly put thatched roof can last for more then 30 years. The advantages of thatched roof include very good insulation, available local resources, natural beauty and cost effectiveness. The disadvantages include high skills. If not properly installed it can invite mice and bird problems and require high maintenance.

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