Post #729665 by komohana on Tue, Oct 14, 2014 8:07 PM

I decided against natural thatch for my A-frame mostly because of the fire risk issues as it is close to my barbeque area,
though, this probably wouldn't be too much of a worry pool-side.... maybe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp1m80QUPTQ

At the time, I wanted to use synthetic thatch but availability was a problem here in the west, however,
I intend to track some down when it comes time to re-roof in a year or two.

The durability, colour fastness, and fire resistance of the artificial stuff seems to tick all the boxes.
Also, because it's not edible, vermin are discouraged, but still looks very similar to natural thatch.

I ended up using reed fencing and although it looks ok, the shaggy look of thatch would be better.

If you happen to do any research into synthetic thatch could you please make known the results as I know
there are suppliers in the east and would like to have some shipped over. :)

p.s. watching the above youtube clip, I can't decide whether that is the sound of crickets in the background, or an alarm.
If they are crickets, this is likely the sound you will hear when you ask your friends over to help build your hut. :roll:

[ Edited by: komohana 2014-10-14 21:43 ]