Thatch moss removal can look like a cosmetic job until growth begins to affect how well the roof dries. In early summer, moss, algae and lichen that developed through a damp winter and spring often become easier to see, particularly on shaded slopes and beneath overhanging trees. At Simply Thatch, we do not judge a…
Finding the right UK thatching services is about more than choosing someone who can put reed or straw on a roof. A thatched property needs specialist knowledge, careful material selection, honest maintenance advice and skilled hands that understand how traditional roofs perform in real weather. At Simply Thatch, we help homeowners look after thatched roofs…
If you own a thatched home, there will come a point when you ask a simple question: do I need a Master Thatcher, or can a general roofer or surveyor take a look? In most cases, the answer is clear. When the roof is thatched, specialist thatch advice matters. A thatched roof does not behave…
For first-time thatched homeowners, the first few weeks after moving in can feel exciting and slightly daunting at the same time. A thatched cottage has character, charm and heritage, but it also needs a different kind of care from a tiled or slate-roofed property. At Simply Thatch, we always encourage new owners to treat the…
A spring thatch roof inspection is one of the most useful checks a homeowner can arrange after months of rain, wind, frost and winter debris. By spring, the roof has usually had its toughest weather of the year, and small issues often become easier to spot before summer maintenance work begins. At Simply Thatch, we…
A tired thatched roof does not always need a full re-thatch. In many cases, a well-planned repair, a new ridge, or a localised patch can keep the roof sound for years. However, there are also times when repair only delays the inevitable and a more substantial re-thatch becomes the sensible long-term choice. At Simply Thatch,…
Modern innovations in thatching are changing how traditional roofs are built, maintained, and protected. While thatching remains a skilled craft rooted in heritage, new technologies and materials now play a key role in improving safety, durability, and long-term performance for homeowners. At Simply Thatch, we see modern innovation in thatching as a way to strengthen…
Buying a thatched property is exciting. It is also a little different from buying a house with tile, slate, or another mainstream roof covering. At Simply Thatch, we always tell buyers the same thing: do not let the charm of the cottage distract you from the condition of the roof, because thatch needs specialist eyes…
We hear the same concerns all the time. Thatched roofs are a fire risk. They leak. They are full of pests. They do not last. They are lovely to look at, but impossible to live with. That is why debunking common myths about thatched roofs matters, especially for homeowners who like the idea of a…
Restoring historic thatch cottages is never just a roofing job for us. It is a conservation job, a craft job, and very often a problem-solving job all at once. When we step onto an older property, we are not simply looking at worn coat work or a tired ridge. We are looking at local tradition,…