Modern Day Thatched Roof

Based on the design thatched model is quite unique in a soft shape.

Modern day thatched roof.

Thatch is popular in the united kingdom germany the netherlands denmark parts of france sicily belgium and ireland. The longest durability for thatched roofing design may reached 65 years. An old barn built in the 1800s was transformed into a modern office space in a countryside where urban development is in the works. Because of england s prevailing dampness moss will regularly grow on thatch but it is not usually harmful.

This picture postcard cottage has recently been renovated and offers all the comforts and facilities one expects from modern day luxury accommodation. Traditionally a new layer of straw was simply applied over. Thatched roofing has been around for centuries as an effective way to build weatherproof roofing with materials at hand. This is a residence located in anthem the netherlands.

Water reed is the preferred thatched roofing material for generic applications. Like for instance an area near the sea needs to have materials used that can take on the onslaught of salt water and winds without changing the quality or appearance of the thatched roof. Water reed is ideal for new construction where straight lines and sharp edges are preferred. To this day thatched roofing is still used in green house construction as well as roofing for outside structures such as landscaping huts and poolside cabanas.

Bumblebee cottage is a traditional thatched cottage located halfway up a rugged donegal mountain with amazing panoramic views of fintra bay and the atlantic ocean. Mold can be a problem and often needs to be stripped off taking some of the thatch and the roof s lifespan with it. Combed wheat might stand for 20 to 40 years ad long straw will reach 15 to 25 years. Strangely enough modern europe s cleaner air may be responsible for a recent rise in mold on thatch.

Aesthetically it would have better design rather than other types of roof. The thatched roof helped the building retain its historical roots while the rest of the barn was turned into a contemporary work space. Today s builders and thatchers mostly use imported water reed because it is less susceptible to damage from the agricultural practices of modern day britain. Citation needed good quality straw thatch can last for more than 50 years when applied by a skilled thatcher.