Thatched Roofs

Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 25 May 2012 in Architecture.

A bit of a longer view than the day before yesterday. I was fascinated by the thatched roofs. The ceiling in our room was open so I could see how the bundles of grasses were wrapped around bamboo stringers and tied. It looks like a lot of work. It rained quite hard a couple of nights we were there but no leaks. I asked one of the staff about the longevity of this roofing material. He said the roof over our room was 15 years old and was scheduled for replacement in the near future. Pretty impressive.

The bamboo screens in the field were to hide, unsuccessfully, the temporary access road, being built by hand, to allow more units to be built to the west, across the river. Once construction is complete, the road will be removed.

Notice the vegetable garden where some of the produce used in the restaurant is grown.

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Comments (33)

Marie LC from Entre montagnes et Bretagne, France

Beautiful roofs. They are part of the magic of Bali

25 May 2012 5:27am

Mirjam from Kyiv, Ukraine

Beautiful view. Looks so nice with the green.

25 May 2012 5:39am

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

Fine view

25 May 2012 5:57am

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

Beautiful scene. I love these buildings in the middle of the fields.

25 May 2012 6:50am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

Nice frame

25 May 2012 6:50am

Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Impressive indeed.. great shot

25 May 2012 7:08am

Shaahin Bahremand from Tehran, Iran

great view
well done

25 May 2012 7:10am

Veronique from France, Switzerland

looks tidy like an English garden ! and thanks for the roofs explanation :-)

25 May 2012 7:19am

Phil Morris from Saskatoon, Toronto, Canada

Wow, never seen a thatched roof in my life, but if I had, I would be examining it closely
as you did. This photo is beautiful, the roof looks intricate, hand made, perfection !!~

25 May 2012 8:31am

jpla from St Barthélémy d, France

Joli ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

25 May 2012 8:33am

Lougris from Toulouse, France

c'est superbe !! un impressionnant graphisme dans ces jardins !!

25 May 2012 8:45am

J.R. from Urasoe City, Japan

Such a beautiful place, well captured

25 May 2012 8:54am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

A frame rich in detail - interesting information about the roofing material as well - we could learn much from this!

25 May 2012 10:26am

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

I find it amazing just how well thatched roofs work. You'd think there's no way that it's better than modern roofs, but I wouldn't be surprised it that's wrong. Anyway, love the perspective in your shot here, Steve. Well done!

25 May 2012 11:09am

Mhelene from Paris, France

A very beautiful composition .

25 May 2012 11:22am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Very beautiful landscape! Superb colors!

25 May 2012 11:52am

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Superbe ciel aux belles formes quelle vue et imemnsité avec ces maison superbe.
Belle journée

25 May 2012 12:20pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

I like how you captured the designs as well the texture of these thatched roofs. WHen I was in England many years ago I was enchanted by thatched roofs - especially in a village called Nether Wallop. Lovely image.

25 May 2012 12:27pm

PATRICK from miramas, France

superb shot

25 May 2012 12:30pm

Mariana M. from Waterloo, Canada

another beautiful frame and image of this charming place ! beautiful clouds too

25 May 2012 12:50pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

I just love these deep greens and the thatched roofs look better (and more well-constructed) than most of the so-called "high end" homes in the west! A beautiful place here, Styeve - I'll bet you really enjoyed it - especially after making the decision not to drive :-)

25 May 2012 1:17pm

Slackwater - Don from Spokane, United States

The thatched roofs are very interesting. Another very good longer view of this place.

25 May 2012 2:29pm

l'Angevine from Angers, France

intéressant ces toits

25 May 2012 2:32pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Very beautiful view and full of natural colors and textures! Great capture!

25 May 2012 2:37pm

Dokmateo from Madrid, Spain

Beautiful perspective...nice shot!

25 May 2012 6:37pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

What a wonderfully neat and tidy view here Steve! Nicely captured! ;-)

25 May 2012 7:25pm

Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela

I find these thatched roofs really fabulous. The house in the foreground has wonderful details on the roof and garden. Amazing view with great colors !!!

25 May 2012 9:38pm

Z from Shanghai, China

These roofs are unique..looks like very popular in the tropical areas..

25 May 2012 11:00pm

Bron from Canberra, Australia

Great colour and framing!

25 May 2012 11:19pm

Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Superb view and angle, good colors

26 May 2012 6:27am

Diana from Olympia, United States

So beautifully organized. Nicely framed.

26 May 2012 6:55am

Lewis from Ljouwert, Netherlands

Great view, top rooftops

26 May 2012 4:13pm

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Spectacularly beautiful.

27 May 2012 12:52am

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