You can use palm fronds to thatch,or cover, the roof of your hut.
The typical house in Benin is built of mud, with a thatch roof, or else built entirely of a palm or straw thatch depending on where in Benin you live.
A thatcher was, and still is, a person who makes a roof for a building using plant material. In the UK thatch is usually made from wheat straw (stalks). See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thatch
You can use 1) natural thatch roof materials such as water reeds and 2) synthetic thatch roof materials. I recommend the latter if you are planning to put up a long lasting, durable thatch roof.
Here's one The thatch roof was so leaky it was raining inside!
Chickees are traditional Seminole Indian structures made primarily out of cypress logs and thatched with palm fronds. Cypress logs are used for the support posts and beams, while palm fronds are layered on the roof to provide shade and protection from the elements.
Thatch is traditionally made from dried vegetation such as straw, reeds, or palm leaves. These materials are layered closely together in a specific pattern on a roof structure to provide insulation and protection from the elements. The process involves skillfully weaving the thatch material to create a durable and weather-resistant covering.
i dont know what that means You tell me ;P
Especially bamboo house in Assam have thatch roof.
They used rammed and thatch on the roof and sides :)
Thatching a roof with silver thatched palm leaves involves several steps. First, ensure the roof structure is sound and clean, then begin by laying the palm leaves from the bottom to the top, overlapping them to create a waterproof barrier. Secure the leaves with strong twine or wire, ensuring they are tightly bound to withstand wind and rain. Finally, trim the edges for a neat finish and check for any gaps that may need additional leaves for better coverage.
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