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6 Things to Consider when Buying a Thatched Cottage
6 Things to Consider when Buying a Thatched Cottage

Buying a home with a thatched roof can feel daunting as it’s very likely something you’ve never done before, or for that matter, know anyone else who has either. When we were looking to purchase our thatched cottage four years ago, I remember spending a lot of time on Google where research can run from highly terrifying to downright silly and everything in between.

Four years on, we are very happy in our home. The renovation journey has been a bit of a wild ride but we love the space we have here and feel very grateful to call this our home. There are some things we researched a lot before we moved (ie. rodents!) and other things we should have but didn’t (house insurance!) so I hope this guide is useful to you, as I share with a little hindsight now, what you should consider before buying your first thatched home.

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Should I paint my exposed wooden beams?
Should I paint my exposed wooden beams?

This is a controversial topic and before we begin, I’m not going to pretend to be an expert in restoring houses nor am I someone who will slap paint here, there and everywhere without any consideration. However, our homes are for us to live in and enjoy. They are not monuments to a bygone era and they are not a relic of the past. Yes, we need to make wise choices regarding their maintenance (letting material breathe etc) but I’ve never been a purist and therefore the answer to the paint or no paint on the exposed wooden beams has never been black and white for me.

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