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Permanent Houses

These are made from strong durable materials such as timber,

bricks, concrete, iron sheets.

A. Roofing houses on a farm (thatching)

Roofing farm houses depends on available materials. The

cheapest form of roofing is using grass, banana fibres, bamboo

or straws.

Advantages of thatching

 It is cheap.

 It protects animals from bad weather.

 It prevents water from entering the house.

Disadvantages of thatching using grass

 Thatching materials can easily catch fire and burn animals.

 Materials can easily rot.

 Thatch can easily leak if not well done.

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