Category: Thatched Roofs

Imagine the idyllic charm of traditional roof architecture, perhaps in a rural village where homes are crowned with the distinct silhouette of thatched roof designs. Now, visualise this pastoral …

Having a log burner in a house with a thatched roof might sound like a bad idea, but there are plenty of procedures in place to minimise risk. And, …

A thatched cottage with a red door is an image that evokes Ireland’s rural past. We know, of course, that Ireland’s past wasn’t always idyllic, but images of a …

Although thatched roofs need more upkeep than other roof types, they don’t need fully replacing all that often. Knowing when to do it, and the signs to look for, …

UK citizens might think thatched roofs are quintessentially British but, of course, we’d be wrong. Buildings with thatched roofs have been around for millennia and are part of the …

There’s nothing easier on the eye than a freshly thatched cottage, is there? Thatch has become a mark of authenticity that a historic cottage is the ‘real deal’. And …

Have you ever looked at a thatched roof and wondered what materials are used? If so, you might already know that the most common are water reed and straw. …

Who doesn’t love the idea of owning a private island? And crannogs are simply a man-made version of that very thing. For the thousands of years that Crannogs were …

Thatched roofs are appealing to people, and are also pretty appealing to animals. Among the many creatures you might find calling your roof home are bats. But what can …

Thatched cottages are gorgeously quaint. They’re the nostalgic ideal of what the British country cottage should look like. But as lovely as they look, there are quite a few …