Cob: thatch

[Ted Schluenderfritz]

Hullo,

another question. I'm debating whether to use thatch or not and would like some
opinions...

For a 1000 sq ft building what am I likely to pay if I hire it done?

is it possible to learn enough at a week long workshop to thatch my roof without
being fearful that my loft office will be flooded, infested and burnt to a
crisp.

I've read that one can fireproof thatch....is this using toxic chemicals?

what about pests? I like animals well enough but I don't want them living in my
roof.

Thanks

Ted