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McGhee specializes in water reed thatching, a proven roofing system with a life expectancy in excess of 40 years with maintenance.
McGhee & Company: The Roof Thatchers is a father and son roof thatching company specializing in reed thatching suited for the American climate, with experience surpassing 50 years in authentic English thatching techniques. McGhee & Co. roofs promise artisan quality and longevity in tradition-honored and time-tested fashion.
Master thatcher Colin McGhee has been thatching in the United States since 1991. McGhee quickly learned that traditional thatching practices using long straw would not stand up to the hot and humid American weather, and over the past 35 years he has perfected the craft of thatching for the American climate. He states, “We developed a method of using reed rather than straw for the ridges. Some of our reed ridges–which traditionally require replacement every 10-15 years–are nearly 30 years old and have only been repaired.”
McGhee and Co. roofs can last a lifetime with proper maintenance and location. Roofs typically last between 40-60 years. We check our roofs whenever the company is in the area and maintenance is generally performed every 8-12 years or more.
McGhee is invested in the design and planning process, and consultation is available at no cost. We offer peeled reed for roofs in humid climates and all roofs are promised to have one foot minimum depth–ensuring they will stand the test of time. We serve clients across the United States from our base in Staunton, Virginia and additionally supply high-quality materials for DIY jobs.
McGhee & Co. specializes in every category of artisan thatching, from residential roofs to movie sets, museums, pool houses, and pubs. Some notable examples of his work include Plymouth Plantation, Jamestown Settlement, the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, and many more. Anything with a suitable roof we will thatch, but our passion is residential homes; there are only about 20 in the whole of the United States. No job is too big or too small for McGhee & Co.
Contact us today to see if a thatched roof is right for you.