Episode #78: Joe Thornton - Village Thatcher

In today's episode, Stacy chats with Joe Thornton, a 2nd generation Master Thatcher from the charming Cotswolds region of England. Roof thatching is a trade that has been around for thousands of years. 

Also, Stacy and Jason Lamb discuss built-in box gutter basics.

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Mentioned in this Episode

• Blake Hill House Blog - Roofing & Sleeping Porch Shingle Update
• Learn how to become a subscriber on Patreon
• #HotSashWindowSummer - 12 weeks of window restoration content
• Watch the Instagram Live session #9 with Jessica Rhodes from @parkanddivision
• Follow Jason Lamb on Instagram
• Episode #20: The Gift and Curse of DIY Perfectionism featuring Jason Lamb
• EternaBond Roof Sealing Tape (affiliate link)
• Built-in Box Gutter FAQs - written by Jason Lamb as a companion piece for this episode
• Follow Master Thatcher Joe Thornton on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Village Thatcher Website

Photos from Joe

A completed cottage roof (Can you spot the duck with her ducklings?)

Ridge detail adornments made by Joe

Thank you for listening to True Tales From Old Houses.

Until next time,