Nominate a thatched roof

Practical thatching projects – helping preserve traditional thatched roofs

Do you have a thatched roof that deserves a new life?

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Bevar håndværket. Lær det selv.

Preserving thatching heritage – one roof, one story, one generation at a time.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for suitable roofs in the areas around Haarby, Glamsbjerg, Broby and Faldsled that need repairs and maintainance or a ridge replacement (fynsk style).

These projects give participants the opportunity to learn traditional thatching techniques on real buildings while helping homeowners maintain and preserve existing thatched roofs

Requirements for suitable projects
To ensure safety and a good learning environment, the roof should:
✓ have a sound construction
✓ be safe to work on
✓ allow access for scaffolding or safe working conditions
✓ be suitable for the type of work required

How does it work

Your roof becomes a practical learning location for participants attending a TækkeSelv workshop.
Participants carry out the work while receiving continuous
instruction and supervision.
The focus is:
learning correct techniques;
understanding traditional craftsmanship;
gaining practical experience.

This is a practical workshop – not a standard roofing service
The work is performed as part of an educational workshop and
there are no labour costs for home owners.

Therefore:
There is no guarantee of a specific amount of completed work during one workshop day. Progress depends on:
number of participants;
participants’ experience;
weather conditions;
complexity of the project;
time spent on teaching and supervision.

The priority is always correct workmanship and learning the techniques properly. If a project is not completed during one workshop, it may be continued during a future workshop.

Join the TækkeSelv community

When you join TækkeSelv, you don’t just attend a workshop—you become part of a growing community of people passionate about traditional thatching. Participants have access to a private online group where they can ask questions, share experiences, exchange advice and help, and support each other long after the workshop has finished.

Learn more about our workshops

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Why are we doing this

Thatched roofs are an important part of our cultural heritage. For generations, skilled craftsmen have used natural materials and traditional techniques to create buildings that belong to the landscape and local history.

With TækkeSelv, our goal is to help preserve this knowledge and make sure that traditional thatching skills are passed on to future generations.
By combining education with real practical projects, we want to:

Keep traditional craftsmanship alive
Inspire more people to understand and appreciate thatched buildings
Support the maintenance and preservation of existing thatched roofs
Support people who need some help with their thatched roof

Nominate a roof today

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