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Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>5
Plastic Thatch RoofThatch roofs are a traditional building technology in Ecuador for good reason - they keep a home cool and the reeds can be sourced locally. Unfortunately, thatch has become much harder to acquire as land for food has pushed the grass out. Roofs made from steel and fiberglass panels are woeful replacements, as they let in much more heat - and during the frequent rains they can make a racket inside....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/hand-powered-machine-can-make-thatch-roofs-from-plastic-bottles-in-tropical-climates/'>READ ARTICLE</a>6
