Why thatch is the best roofing option for your project.

The little known benefits of this natural and eco-friendly roofing solution.

Why thatch?

1. When designed and built by professionals, regularly maintained and built away from overhanging trees, thatch is an industrious roofing option with a life spanning anywhere from 20 to 60 years.

2. Since thatch is a natural building material, it is the best insulated roofing option for a home. In warm climates such as South Africa, thatch is the roofing option of choice due to its natural insulation properties. A thatched roof maintains a cool house in summer and a warm home in the cold winter months.

3. The natural thatch material becomes darker over time, blending with the surrounding countryside, offering a more natural approach to roofing a modern home. This is why so many game farms and lodges use a thatched roof option.

4. Thatched roof is an  eco-friendly way of roofing a home. Thatch is easily grown, and harvesting this natural resource requires little or no machinery. Most thatching materials are harvested in rural communities, providing much needed jobs and support.

5. One of the most beautiful features of a thatched roof home is when it is crafted into natural free-flowing shapes, adding character and personality. Thatch is a versatile material when it comes to covering irregular roof structures.

6. Thatching creates a low-cost means of adding on to your home by utilising roof space that would otherwise have been wasted. Plus, the high open ceilings give rooms a spacious feel.

If you still have questions about thatch and whether it's right for your next project, contact us by clicking the contact button on the top right corner of this page.