Reed roof thatching example

What are thatched roofs made of?

What are thatched roofs made of? Generally, thatched roofs are made from one of three types of materials; either water reed, combed wheat reed or straw. There are other types of thatching materials such as palm, heather and rushes, however these are less common. Each method varies in application, style and longevity, however, each material…

Why Get A Thatched Roof?

If you’re wondering whether you should get a thatched roof, then you’ve come to the right place. We are here to inform you on the advantages and the disadvantages of thatched roofs, as well as the different types you can get.  What is a thatched roof? A thatched roof is the oldest type of roof…

Reed roof thatching example

How long does a thatched roof last?

How long does a thatched roof last? Finding out how long a thatched roof is likely to last is one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself before getting a full roof rethatch. Unfortunately, the answer to the question is dependent on both the thatch roof material as well as the skill level of the…

Christmas Bow on Thatched Roof

Fun Christmas Project

Fun Christmas Project Featured On The BBC We get all kinds of thatching projects come through and we’re always happy to tackle them however, this one stood put to us in particular. We were delighted to get the opportunity to “gift-wrap” our client’s thatched roof with a red ribbon to spread the joy of the…