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Ratty43



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Just found this thread, brilliant stuff! Something much more satisfying about thatch than other roof coverings (although wet laid scantle gives it a close run from a Cornish viewpoint).
Post #946004 16th Mar 2022 10:51pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you Thumbs Up

I see your point being in Cornwall, they do look nice but i would go with a Thatched roof Wink 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #946215 18th Mar 2022 9:07pm
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L110CDL



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We have finished the cricket club now and onto our next job, so here are the before n after pic's for you




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The score hut is still looking good Thumbs Up




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For something totally different, these parked up and the owners went for a little walk, i do like the one on the left Very Happy




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Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #947571 30th Mar 2022 8:54pm
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Rashers



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Smart job, Clayton. I agree, the one on the left is very nice Thumbs Up
Post #947575 30th Mar 2022 9:46pm
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Co1



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Agree on both counts, the roof looks superb, so does the one on the left!! Is it a BMW?
Post #947581 31st Mar 2022 5:05am
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piechipsandpeas



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A Triumph Thruxton I reckon.
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Co1



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Think you’re right. Very nice.
Post #947641 31st Mar 2022 5:16pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you Rashers and Co1 Thumbs Up

I don't know what the name of the bike is, never went and had a look Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #947756 1st Apr 2022 7:19pm
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90 Dreamer



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Technically its the Thruxton "R" I believe, with the gold forks / Ohlns shocks Thumbs Up

The old 'ton up' boys would be quaking with fear at what those so called retro's are capable of these days.....
Post #947762 1st Apr 2022 7:26pm
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west4x4



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Great to see the skill put into such an impressive finish
Post #949733 18th Apr 2022 12:15pm
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L110CDL



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Thank you west4X4 Thumbs Up 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #950186 22nd Apr 2022 8:56pm
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L110CDL



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It's been a while since i have updated this thread Rolling Eyes I just had to reed through to make sure that the update is not already on one of the pages, luckily it's not Very Happy

So for something different . . . . . . .

When we strip the old roof off to put the new thatch on we have to always prep the old roof underneath which will be the top one of many layers, we have to firm the old thatch up to give a firmness for the new spars ( pegs ) to grip / hold into so the main coat holds good.

Once the the old top layer of thatch has been took off we are left with this





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Then we go over all the roof / section that we are doing using plastic spars, yes you heard right, these hold better in old thatch as you can see why in the pic below




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These are made from old car batteries, they finally got the " mixture " right as they were to soft or to brittle, we have been using these for a good few years now Very Happy

We then go over the section using the plastic spars with a traditional reed bind with the approx distance between them.

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A closer look for you




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When we have done all this prep work we start to put the main coat of thatch on Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #1006956 8th Sep 2023 8:28pm
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L110CDL



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My view from the office

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not forgetting Millie




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Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #1016296 24th Nov 2023 8:53pm
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Rashers



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Nice Thumbs Up
Post #1016300 24th Nov 2023 9:29pm
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Muddybigdog



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Is that around South Moulton area? As it looks familiar. Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
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Post #1016302 24th Nov 2023 10:27pm
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