Thatch

Q & A: Thatched Cedar Shingle Roof

August 16, 2013 at 12:00 a.m.

Justin asked, "What is the waste factor for a thatched cedar shake roof? What little I can find says it should be at least 100%, is this correct?" Thatch roofs and cedar roofs use different kinds of materials. Thatch roofs use many types of long-stemmed plants, like, wheat and water reed. ...