6.08
Current Materials
Is the tl~atchmade from stra~v?
g)
Raised ridge weighted with timber
j)
Exposed wollheod.
If stra\v wvlleat? oats? bere?
This is not easy to assess but a straww: particr~larly hawing the the remains of an ear, is all that is required for a botanical
rye?
identification,
barley?
flx? \\'as the stra\Ir pl~lled? cut?
Eaves types: Illustrotions h),i),j)
Is the thntcli made from other grasses? If other grass xnarmm? coucllgrass? hay? Is the thatch made from reeds? n~shes? iris? sedge? heather? broom? juniper? dock? bracken? eel grass sea\w.eed other? If other describe.
6.09
Maintenance Cycle
AI1 thatches require reguIar maintenance. Owners and grant giving bodiesshould be aware of the maintenance commitment for the thatch being considered. Eacli project should acknowvledge: a. Annual maintenance commitment.
b. Biennial ~naintenancecommitment. c. Quinquinnial maintenance commitment. d. Longer term commitment. e. Expected life of thatcl1 assuming tllat maintenance commitment is recognised and fulfilled. f. Sources of supply for materials. g. Available craft skills.
Chapter 6 Recording
TAN 4