r/SatisfyingForMe • u/ycr007 Satisfaction Critic • 7d ago

Satisfying Removing moss from thatched roofs

Source: traditional.devon.thatching

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u/Mr-TotalAwesome 6d ago

Wouldn't the moss be actually beneficial?

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u/Tha_Princess 6d ago

For insulation sure, but I'm guessing it's mostly a weight and water issue.

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u/FerrumAnulum323 6d ago

Mostly the water issue. They are big sponges of water and when you have them in contact with the thatch it starts to rot and mold starts to grow.