Thatch is a natural reed and grass which, when properly cut, dried, and installed, forms a waterproof roof. Traditionally thatchers use locally available materials. If local farmers were growing wheat, then wheat reed or straw was used. Rye, barley and oat straw, and even heathers have been used.
Weather | Natural Extremes | Air Quality | Environmental Watch. Appleton is located in west New York. Appleton is part of Niagara County. On average, the public school district that covers Appleton is better than the state average in quality. The Appleton area code is 716.
Explore Outagamie County (Click on picture) Outagamie County, created in 1851 from Brown County, is named for the Outagamie Indian Nation. Located in northeast Wisconsin, the county seat is Appleton.