There are many traditionally styled buildings in the UK with thatched roofs, and it can actually be an extremely well performing roof for a property, not to mention the style it brings. A thatched roof that has been fitted correctly can last for more than 100 years, making it a perfectly suitable roof type.

A thatched roof is made of vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, so it’s extremely environmentally friendly, perhaps even more so that clay and slate. There’s a certain classy look that comes with a traditional thatched roof property, and it’s a roofing system that has worked efficiently for centuries.

Many people opt to have a thatched roof installed even today, though it is fair to say the numbers are decreasing, and that’s perhaps what makes it more unique.