Building a Medieval Roundhouse - Thatching the Roof | Bushcraft Shelter (PART 8)

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Bring on the overnighters!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

RIGHT! Great to watch the build...but the purpose is for 'living/sheltering'.

[@erockoutdoors633]

Can't wait to see a camp and cook. Maybe a pork roast copter.

[@knightshousegames]

And the feast!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Awesome

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

@@ThydaCookingTV 👍

[@leahferr3138]

Jax and Amber are a delight. I knew Jax would be a comedic natural for the camera!

[@TAOutdoors]

He’s always messing about!

[@anndoig2459]

The ingenuity of the human being to put a roof over their heads never ceases to amaze and impress me

[@quoththeraven3985]

No doubt....I suppose homelessness is only a result of the greedy queen hogging all the land she stole.

[@Objective-Observer]

One way to explain why you want the hollow bottom of the thatch facing down: what would happen if your nose was upside down, so that the holes faced up when it rains? Thank you for building one of these, this has been just as fascinating as the Viking House. Oh, I LOVE your choice of music.

[@EricEversonArtAndDesign]

It's a thought. For the most part, the bit at the top is covered by the thatch farther up the roof. I'm thinking that if the seed heads are down they will be more exposed to the elements and their irregular shape will hold moisture inviting rot.

[@Objective-Observer]

@@EricEversonArtAndDesign Hold moisture, yes, they would; but that would encourage the seeds to sprout, then die off. The dead sprouts could wick moisture down below the surface, and that would definitely encourage rot. The Time Team explained that the smoke and heat from the central fire pit would keep the thatch underneath dry, and bug free. Wind and sun would keep the outer layers dry. Since this is a hobby, and not a residence, this round house won't have the constant heat and smoke from underneath, so reducing the water retained on the outer layers is paramount.

[@SmoothGefixt]

It sure looks lovely ''a thatched roof''! Very interesting to see your process! we will be doing things a little different ourselves;) All the best, Julius

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers Julius, looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. All part of bringing history back to life!

[@knightshousegames]

It'd be great to see you guys do a collab where the 4 of you go to each other's roundhouses and stay in them for a night each, and discuss the differences in your two designs, pro, cons, etc, while of course hanging out in them, like the Viking House campout. One on each channel, in each channel's style. Would be a great culmination to these two projects

[@nickdransfield3488]

@@knightshousegames Victorian farm shows how to thatch. There should be a base layer below the straw and the pins sould be put in uphill so the rain doesn't rundown them into the roof. These could just be differences between eras though.

[@knightshousegames]

@@nickdransfield3488 Uh....Thanks? Next time I'm thatching a roof I'll remember that I guess?

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Never seen people build houses like this before

[@wigglewiggle3789]

No wonder you two still have your school girl figures. The amount of physical effort needed to build these structures, by hand, is astounding. But the end result is stunning. Take care guys.

[@matthewharvey8755]

Looks like you learned a lot from the first thatch job! This one looks even better! Great job so far, keep these golden videos coming guys!!!

[@TAOutdoors]

getting there!

[@maryblaylock6545]

I am so very glad that you know that if you have to do it yourself you learn that primitive does not mean stupid. When others say "That's STUPID! Why are you doing it that way? The answer is almost always "Because it WORKS!" I really enjoy learning how things work and why.

[@101steel4]

There's still quite a few thatched buildings in my village. I was watching last year as they were renewing one. They really are masters of their craft.

[@ThePineTreesBand]

arch over the door is extremely aesthetically pleasing...

[@kingrafa3938]

Can't wait for the first overnighter.

[@ScottGovey]

What! No master chef Dustin with a nice outdoor cooking? Lol thatch job is looking really nice guys! Can't wait till the next one!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Look interesting

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Love the old traditional skills and love to see it still in action, brilliant.

[@WiltshireMan]

Very interesting Mike. My family years ago had an old thatched cottage. They had to sell some land so they could rethatch it. That was I think back in the 1950's. before my time:)

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Sandy. It sure is an interesting topic!

[@Billybobalicious]

If you have kids they'll love the stuff you make👍

[@davidklemarczyk1722]

I appreciate the segment at the barn and all of the historical information!

[@andykjohnsonjohnson7622]

Very nice video Mike Dustin 👍. Awesome job on that Thatching 👏. Amber and Jaxxs did a great job as well 😜

[@ArielleViking]

Roundhouse is looking wonderful, I look forward to watching the completion and some overnighters. 👍❤

[@jameswilson6717]

You guys are hypnotic your skills are outstanding and should never be forgotten honestly tho Mike truly outstanding.Hope you and the family are doing well especially the little lady all the best from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@suzisaintjames]

Ya know... We are going to want to know how that branch you cut off and stuck in the ground is doing?!! Regular updates will be a must! 💜🌞🌵😷

[@solewanderer223]

You're videos are always amazing.👌😍 Now I have an idea how to build that kind of shelter the moment I got my own farmland. Thank you.🙏

[@marcosnievesrivera9935]

i was hoping to see some of that amazing cooking. maybe next video. :)

[@josephmcnulty6922]

You 2 cousins are awesome, great video....

[@dodo3197]

No wonder so many cultures across the world used thatching. Pretty darn useful.

[@sandrachatelain3224]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing! I love of the sound of the wind in the trees!

[@erroleabrown4317]

its so cute, the darlingest little roundhouse. You both worked wonders and there it is, Thank you so much for the share and l hope life is being good to you.

[@maggiewolf9284]

Proper job! Really looking forward to seeing it finished and, of course, your feast. ;)

[@saydeerunkey3462]

It better be epic, I know it will be!

[@annotten7413]

How dare you say the dogs are doing no work. To anyone who is watching it is clear that they are supervising the best way they can. 😀 thanks for this great video, you guys always put the best out for us to see

[@hullandy23]

So happy ya put out another video. Love watching them. Not only are they relaxing, there's always something to learn. Love the celtic round house. By far this is my favorite. Keep it up lads

[@dravenblaze6907]

I must say this. great work guys and a very big heart felt thank you. i'm of Irish/ Celt decent but born in the united states and trying to find historical information is hard online. there is some but not much. this build is helping me introduce my kids to part of their ancestry. thank you again more than words can say. I've even learned some tings as well. again great work keep it up.

[@murlthomas2243]

You are doing a great job blending the layers of thatch. Nice!

[@Daanlikkewaan]

It's looking good! One might confuse you two as someone who knows what they're doing! Well done guys.

[@iambeeman1]

May I suggest you do an episode on/with a professional Thatcher to show how the pros do it. I know I'd watch!

[@maryblaylock6545]

I've always thought that the designs they did around windows and the roof ridges was so very cool! The mark of someone who takes pride in their work.

[@janetgraham378]

It's amazing what people used to thatch with and also to build a place to live.

[@TAOutdoors]

It really is incredible

[@clivecro4971]

Hey Mike you have got to crown it with your arm and axe logo just like the peacocks the thatchers put on their finished roofs. Great job lads excellent series. 😉👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@martinjcamp]

Excellent Instruction, and very interesting as well. Thank You for sharing. Best of everything good in the future! PS Need LOTS more of your Dad - just saying.

[@DougPalumbo]

I’ve always wanted to know how thatching was done! Round house looks great and enjoyed the look at place where you got the thatch!

[@kajlauritzen9765]

Then ask a thatcher how to do it. This is not how.

[@0623kaboom]

first rule BOTTOMS UP ... not tops ... what you thatch with grows in segments and creates pockets where new blades of the product sprout from ... they HOLD water ... with Bottoms UP ... they SHED water better ... and dont allow rot to start as soon ... what they have done is built a microsoft roof upside down that will need yearly tending and full replacement in 15 to 25 years .... BOTTOMS up ... the only annual repairs are blow off ... and you are good for 30 to 50 years before you need to replace ... . modern Thatchers who want more work do it tops up so they get more than one job from one place ... do it right and you wont need a thatcher for MANY MANY years

[@kajlauritzen9765]

@@0623kaboom What you say here makes no sense at all. I have replaced several old roofs that were 60 years or more, in the climate we have here in Denmark. I have never seen or heard of 'bottom up' And I have never read about it either.

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Look interesting

[@clementbellande8720]

Cheers from France. Great content as always. Take care of yourselves.

[@RinnyRainwind]

Great job guys !!! Ya’ll are making great progress !!

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Just wear a glove while blending. Well done guys! 👍😁

[@davidlegrand4086]

there are so much wisdom and knowledge in ur videos. love it dude.

[@boomartin3495]

This was so very interesting.

[@ben2e0omr]

Tidy job lads,well done!!!

[@patriciaangeles4816]

Three days isn’t bad! Great job for two novices, well done 👍🏻

[@Balmyleo]

Saludos desde México a todos ✌️

[@regalneff564]

I have to say, I’m super surprised to hear that you read my comment and used it in a future video. I’ve enjoyed watching your videos for some time now and I look forward to watching them in the future you’re doing awesome keep up the good videos.

[@thizizliz]

I found myself wondering who would look at a bunch of hay & think to put it on as a roof? Then "who would look at slate & think to put a load of heavy stone over their heads?" Haha! Its very creative and I'd imagine, was very affordable for Celts & clearly works. I saw some in England & somewhere in Europe but its been decades. I can't imagine people would pay the extra for skilled tradesmen if they didn't work well. One thing i DO remember well were the artistic ridgelines used as the builder's signature. This is astounding - well done -Liz

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Its looking great guys. My grandfather's brother was a thatcher its a hell of a skill!! Great job as always

[@macbilling6410]

looking forward to the next episode

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Those dogs are awesome 16:04 16:38

[@harmiasmr6835]

ماشاء الله تبارك الله بالتوفيق للجميع اتمنى يدوم التواصل 🌹👍😍

[@ThydaCookingTV]

First time to see people build the house like this

[@gailembleton662]

A very rewarding Remarkable achievement.. well done.. i love it.. for you guys not being professionals and only first and second time.. Outstanding.. thank you so much worth all the time waiting, really Enjoyable watching.. 👏

[@GoranMagdic]

Excellent video, as always. I love watching old trades brought to life.

[@wisherevenshade4059]

Definitely got better at thatching since the last house lol, great job guys!

[@stevenlennon12]

i love your dogs in this video. very cute

[@lorikettle2519]

WELL DONE LADS!!!!!

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@-adam-]

Looks awesome, hope there won’t be a second lockdown, these projects are fantastic.

[@kentsinclair207]

Much better than the last thatched roof you did.

[@TAOutdoors]

Yeah learned more since then!

[@TuckerSP2011]

I don't remember you having those paddles before. This roof looks much better.

[@DaltonHBrown]

Had no idea thatch could last so long. That's remarkable.

[@freddyoutdoors]

It's looking good now with the thatch roof getting put on now

[@noaheverard7921]

yet again another great video. I saw that in some places the daub had cracked and even fallen off, an idea that could help it not crack is to white wash it, it was done in medieval times and it looks quite nice. just an idea could be a fun video.

[@batch6792]

Terrific job. You guys made that look easy; I'm sure it wasn't. Bravo. Great video. 😀👍🍀

[@Watcher1852]

DOING A GREAT JOB THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[@terrysadventure1529]

That's the first time I've ever seen that done that was awesome job man. Keep sending them awesome videos

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks Terry

[@terrysadventure1529]

Your welcome my friend God bless

[@andreabaldwin8694]

I need you guys to build me a round house in my garden..... watched all these so far and it’s been very interesting and inspiring xx now know what I’m doing with an area that I’ve been pondering about for some time..... so thanks guys

[@OneLifeOverland]

Gents, I am fascinated by this period in history. And I have a particular fascination with roundhouses, I've loved every second of this series, I really have. You just need to don some tunics and you'll both look right at home.

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Fantastic but it must be dark inside. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@pamelal7487]

Looking good, it's really coming along. I have to say I liked the visit to the barn, the sourcing of materials may not be as fun but it is immensely interesting especially for those of us who can't be outdoorsy types.

[@TAOutdoors]

It’s good to give a backstory

[@juliacerretti2072]

Great job guys !! But i really wanted to see a Dustin meal !!

[@ClericPreston_]

Looking nicer than the saxon house roof!

[@TAOutdoors]

Learnt more since then!

[@marianfrances4959]

Great to watch 😉👍🐾🐾💜🇨🇦

[@jonasstern5088]

this roof looks absolutely amazing and awesome, great! 🙌👌🔥

[@BadBoyScoey1]

Looks mint lads 👌🏻 can’t wait to see it finished

[@TAOutdoors]

Cheers!

[@MedeniFilm]

Super koliba...

[@matteotamberini2152]

Top job guys 👍🏼

[@richardsobeck]

Well done. Looks good.

[@inmyopinion6836]

Well done mate !

[@jamesweichinger1792]

What ? No feast ? Omg . Great Video as always.

[@robintatina9819]

Looks Awesome!!

[@knightshousegames]

Looks awesome already, it'll be cool to see the finished roof. And what you guys end up doing for the door, and the furniture. I feel like we got less of a sense of how this one would be furnished compared to Viking and Saxon house, no beds yet, not much about a fireplace, that was the stuff that made Viking house so cool. Can't wait to see what that stuff looks like

[@وعدالكعبي-ل6س]

Graet work thanks for shering

[@MrTommyboy357]

Nice Work Lads!

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

It looks amazing! You've done such a great job! Can't wait to see the next video.

[@thereturningshadow]

The last time I watched and Englishman speed up his video footage and use a paddle was Benny Hill. haha

[@bretlemieux2489]

Thank you TA Outdoors much love I am having fun watching this and looking in to what kind of roof I should put on my pallet wood hunting lodge lol.

[@nikolathegreat1526]

Usualy I'm not happy with the work that the "primitive" people do, but I must say I'm quite happy with yours! 😊

[@markc6207]

That looks awesome!

[@Benzy670]

2:02 just two guys spanking it in the woods, nothing to see here 😂 Jokes aside, I never realized you had to do this, but it makes complete sense. Stuff like this is why I love experimental archeology - you get such good insight into history by trying to do things how they did it yourself.

[@maupinmaupin1472]

thank you for this. quite fascinating. It's beautiful. like it grew there.

[@barneykennett9282]

Lovely job...👍.

[@ymzmapple3081]

素晴らしい(beautiful )美しい

[@AK-ff7qq]

I do see a bit of improvement looks wise. From your previous thatch roof building. Waiting to see how you top it off. I've see a number of different ways on many other houses. Some actually in recent movies I've watched.

[@Essex121514]

Looking great guys. I love the format of these videos. It has been an entertaining ride to say the least. Can't wait to see it finished. Cheers from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

[@TAOutdoors]

Thanks! Glad you like the content

[@mattshaffer5935]

Great work! Looks tough but you guys are doing very well!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Jax is funny! 😂 And Amber is great at sitting as guard dog. Good job lads, it looks amazing. It gives me ideas for my tiny house. I wonder if we've got thatching materials in Canada. I will have to find out. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@yourworstnightmare1488]

At least now I know how to make a house if I ever go bankrupt lol

[@yourworstnightmare1488]

@Craig I am not from the UK mate

[@0623kaboom]

if you live in the USA ... you ARE bankrupt ... essentially ... something like 100 years of debt per person in the USA ... and that includes the kids too ...

[@yourworstnightmare1488]

@@0623kaboom come to Greece and see if it is any better then - you will be surprised of how much worse we are here...

[@matthewharvey8755]

Thatch is expensive buddy 🤪

[@shogaal14]

@@0623kaboom Except for the fact that essentially all US government debt is denominated in USD, so the Treasury Department can print itself right out of the hole if it wants to. Having the world's reserve currency is an incredible privilege.

[@danmalone7819]

Great job Mike and Dustin. Making me hungry watching you. Need food and meat sweats??

[@shawnyfin]

Well done, lads! (Googling Land Rover Defender! Haha)

[@TAOutdoors]

Haha cheers!

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Very good. Cool lookin house an roof