thatchings

Reed roof layers

Thatchings are roofs or roof coverings made from dried plant materials like straw, reeds, or palm fronds.

The word refers either to multiple thatched structures or to the materials and work involved in creating them: The village was known for its traditional thatchings.

He learned the art of thatchings from his father.

craft

straw

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  • reedsHollow-stemmed marsh plants
  • weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
  • bindingLegally or morally required

plaiting · wattle · harvesting · handiwork · craftsmanship · technique · skills · dexterity · manual · labor

roofing

eaves

Projecting roof edges

gables · purlins · underlayment · dormers · chimneys · flashing · gutters · fascia · soffit · trusses

aesthetic

rustic

Rural and unrefined

cottage · countryside · bucolic · idyllic · heritage · traditional · charming · storybook · fairytale · vernacular

insulation

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

barrier · weatherproofing · retention · breathable · natural · cooling · ventilation · humidity · regulation · shelter

Opposites
roofing material type

thatchingstile roofing

Ceramic home covering overhead

metal roofing · corrugated iron · concrete tiles · asphalt shingles · copper roofing

architectural style

thatchingsmodernist architecture

Spare, functional building design

flat roofs · green roofs

Family

thatching, rethatching

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