We have over a period of weeks had three large high sided tandem trailer loads of flax (that's a bloody lot of flax) brought in to be trimmed and dried in preparation for thatching the roof of one of the BBQ areas. As you will see from below it is all quite labour intensive. Fortunately the first two lots were done by casual staff but with the last load it was all hands on deck.
The raw edge that must be trimmed to square. When harvesting it is easier to cut the flax off on the diagonal.
Trimmed to a square end.
Right hand man Laura (seconded from reception) helping with the stacking on one of the numerous drying racks we have situated around the park and adjoining properties. The flax will stay here and be turned periodically until about the end of the year when it should be ready for thatching.
The thatched flax is quite thick, about 200mm.
Close up of thatched roof.
Internal view, as you can see it is quite dry and waterproof.
The finished product, "B" block BBQ bure. The flax we are presently cutting and drying is for the "C" block BBQ
We have over a period of weeks had three large high sided tandem trailer loads of flax (that's a bloody lot of flax) brought in to be trimmed and dried in preparation for thatching the roof of one of the BBQ areas. As you will see from below it is all quite labour intensive. Fortunately the first two lots were done by casual staff but with the last load it was all hands on deck.
The raw edge that must be trimmed to square. When harvesting it is easier to cut the flax off on the diagonal.
Trimmed to a square end.
Right hand man Laura (seconded from reception) helping with the stacking on one of the numerous drying racks we have situated around the park and adjoining properties. The flax will stay here and be turned periodically until about the end of the year when it should be ready for thatching.
The thatched flax is quite thick, about 200mm.
Close up of thatched roof.
Internal view, as you can see it is quite dry and waterproof.
The finished product, "B" block BBQ bure. The flax we are presently cutting and drying is for the "C" block BBQ
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Thank you so much, that is awesome!
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