MACDONALD THATCHING - Key Persons

This is still wheat straw but which has gone through a simpler threshing process than the combed wheat reed. The straw will then need extra preparation by the thatcher before it can be used. This is now only commonly found on specific buildings which have the highest level of listed building control. At one time long straw would have been the most common thatching material but now it is increasingly rare. It has a very rounded, ‘poured on', almost shaggy appearance and, like combed wheat reed, will require a layer of protective wire netting.