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African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?
15/09/03 02:30 AM

I'm interested in finding out what species/types of grasses and/or reeds are used for roof thatching in Southern Africa?

The roofs of chalets and similar huts in Zimbabwe were very neat and effective. Much better than any I have ever seen here in Australia or in SE Asia. Very thick, waterproof and nice and cool in hot weather.

The grasses used appeared to be almost reed-like with hollow stems.

Looking to identify the grass or reed species used and if known their characterisitics. Thanks

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African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	NitroX	15/09/03 02:30 AM
Re: African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	Bakes	15/09/03 10:38 AM
Re: African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	NitroX	18/09/03 12:44 AM
Re: African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	shakari	20/09/03 04:10 AM
Re: African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	cooch	21/09/03 11:52 PM
Re: African thatching grasses / reeds & species ?	gryphon	15/09/03 06:13 AM

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