rswingler.co.uk

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

What people say about my work: Chris Kirk, Thatcher in Saffron Walden, Essex, Herts and Cambs

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/testimonials.php

Cutting the finished edge into new straw. Decorative finish to hip roof. Hazel spars are used to hold the thatch in place. Scaffolding may be needed to allow access to some parts of a roof. Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher, Debden, Essex. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching for Essex, south Cambs and east Herts. What my customers say. We decided to choose a plain ridge, as it is more traditional, and we feel we've really made the right choice for our cottage. …. Read the full letter. For t...

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

My services: Essex Thatcher Christopher Kirk, Saffron Walden, Essex, Herts and Cambs

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/services.php

Covering up the old thatch with new straw. Traditional Essex pinnacle on ridge. Working on the ridge. Over two tons of straw is used to thatch a typical small cottage. Chris Kirk Master Thatcher, Essex. Specialist in long straw and water reed thatching for Essex, Cambs and Herts. As an experienced Master Thatcher I offer a full range of thatching services in all materials and work to English Heritage and Master Thatcher standards. I am a member of the East Anglia Master Thatchers Association. For a compe...

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Chris Kirk, Essex Thatcher - Frequently asked questions

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/faq.php

The truth about thatching. Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching, Essex, Herts and Cambs. How long will the thatch last? Exactly how long your thatch lasts will depend on many factors including how exposed the site is and how well the thatch has been applied. Aside from extreme weather and acts of God, As a rough guide:. Water reed thatch tends to last around 50 to 60 years. What if my thatched roof starts leaking? How long will it take to thatch? Every job ...

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Where I work: Christopher Kirk, Master Thatcher, Saffron Walden, Essex, Herts and Cambs

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/map.php

Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching - Essex, east Hertfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. Where do I work? Generally I work within easy travelling distance of my workshop. This is around a 35 to 40 mile radius of Debden, although I have relocated my home to Guilden Morden, near Royston, my working area is staying the same. Check the map below to see if your job is in my usual working area. All content Chris Kirk 2009. Website design by Richard Swingler.

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Photos of my work: Chris Kirk, Thatching in Saffron Walden, Essex, Herts and Cambs

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/photos.php

Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching - Essex, east Hertfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. Photos of work by Christopher Kirk Thatching. Click to enlarge the photos. Projects I’ve worked on. More from this project. More from this project. More from this project. Re-ridge thatch in block-cut style using Long Straw, house, near Rickling, Essex (four images). Complete re-thatch in Long Straw, Elsenham. More from this project. More from this project.

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Essex Thatcher Christopher Kirk, Saffron Walden, Essex, Herts and Cambs - Links to useful thatching websites

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/links.php

The truth about thatching. Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher, Essex. Specialists in long straw thatch and water reed thatching for Essex, Cambs and east Herts. Here are some Links to other organisations and websites that I’ve found useful for thatching related issues. Local authorities Pest control. Ndash; rats are free. Local authorities Listed Building consent. Directory of UK Thatchers and Thatching Resources. Thatched owner’s group. Ndash; has its own insurance section, also advice on fire prevention.

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Essex Thatcher | Specialist Thatching Services from Christopher Kirk, Saffron Walden, Essex - Home

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/index.php

Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching - Essex, east Hertfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. Lsquo; I am delighted with my roof and I am so glad I chose Chris to do the work… ’. Read what my customers say about me. See some examples of my work. I have wide experience, but I specialise in using Long Straw and Water Reed, the traditional thatching materials of the locations I usually work in – north Essex, south Cambridgeshire and east Hertfordshire.

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Christopher Kirk Thatching Ltd - accessibility

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/accessibility.php

The truth about thatching. Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialists in long straw and water reed thatching. The site design and build has taken into account the following guidelines:. The WC3 Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA, part 3). The access keys we have used are based on the UK Government's recommendations, as follows:. Ndash; Skip past navigation to the main content of the page. Ndash; Links to the home page. Internet Explorer 5.5, 6, 7, 8.

christopherkirkthatching.co.uk

Information about thatching: Chris Kirk, Thatcher in SaffronWalden, Essex, Herts and Cambs

http://christopherkirkthatching.co.uk/about.php

The truth about thatching. Detail of galvanised netting on thatch. Christopher Kirk Master Thatcher. Specialist in long straw and water reed thatch - Essex, east Hertfordshire and south Cambridgeshire. About Thatching from Chris Kirk. Here you can find some general information about Thatching. There’s a Frequently Asked Questions page. That aims to explain a bit about what I do (and what I don’t do), with some anecdotes and opinions about Thatching in The Truth about Thatching.