The Thatch & Thatching of The EAMTA, The East Anglia Master Thatchers Association, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex & Hertfordshire

The East Anglia Master Thatchers Association is made up of member thatchers from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex & Hertfordshire. 

For the history & objectives of the association, please click on Origins & Aims.

For a list of Norfolk thatchers, Suffolk thatchers, Essex thatchers & Hertfordshire thatchers, please click on Members.

For information on the main thatching materials - long straw, water reed (or Norfolk reed), combed wheat reed & sedge, please click on Materials.

Thatched cottage, thatched house & thatched property owners will find information on thatch & thatching repairs, to their roof, by clicking on Maintenance.

Roofing Standards & Thatching specifications for new thatching work & rethatching in Long Straw, Water Reed (or Norfolk Reed) or Combed Wheat Reed can be found by clicking on Specifications.