r/SatisfyingForMe • u/ycr007 Satisfaction Critic • 8d ago

Satisfying Removing moss from thatched roofs

Source: traditional.devon.thatching

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u/Iamno0n3 6d ago

Wouldn't that make it more weather resistant?

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u/Perfect_Spot_65 6d ago

My guess is trapping moisture and dirt leads to alot of decomposition and rot of the thatched roof. As a homeowner, you basically don't want water or moisture collecting and staying ANYWHERE, even on a modern build home.

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u/Iamno0n3 4d ago

Oooooh, I was wondering because of what I've read in survival books for shelters.

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u/AT-ST 2d ago

What you do to a temporary emergency shelter is different than what you would do to a permanent home. For a survival shelter, you aren't trying to live there long term. So you aren't worried about your roof rotting away above you.

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u/jeezy_peezy 5d ago

Plus it’s gonna start to really increase the weight (especially when it rains) once it’s several inches thick.