TY - JOUR AB - Discusses the thatching industry, looking at the main thatch materials together with their characteristics, to provide a brief analysis of how thatch works, in particular its water resistance. Outlines the basic items to look for when compiling an up‐to‐date report on any particular thatch. Provides a glossary of thatching terms. Suggests that each thatched roof should be assessed on its merits, and advice sought from either the local Master Thatcher′s Association, or a fully experienced and reputable thatcher. VL - 9 IS - 3 SN - 0263-080X DO - 10.1108/02630809110031529 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809110031529 AU - Dodson Jack PY - 1991 Y1 - 1991/01/01 TI - Thatch surveys T2 - Structural Survey PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 243 EP - 250 Y2 - 2024/09/19 ER -