Assertion: thatch | /r/HasProperty | loose
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text: If the thatch is loose and not tightly packed it encourages moisture to be retained more deeply in the roof as well as increasing the probability of weather damage, and making animal and bird damage much more easy.
text: Even though a thatched roof is somewhat loose, it is still virtually impenetrable by water even without a decking or an underlayment installed.