Modern Thatched Roof

Aesthetically it would have better design rather than other types of roof.

Modern thatched roof.

Chris dodson a fourth generation thatcher wielded his mallet explaining it. One example is this traditional cottage in croatia. A thatched roof requires routine maintenance. Thatched roofing has been around for centuries as an effective way to build weatherproof roofing with materials at hand.

There are cases when old houses have been remodeled and their thatched roofs became a part of the new look. An old barn built in the 1800s was transformed into a modern office space in a countryside where urban development is in the works. However you can use one material which is suited locally while adapting the design from another area. The longest durability for thatched roofing design may reached 65 years.

When it comes to housing design it s hard to get more retro than this. It s true that thatched roofs are often a sign of a rustic design but that doesn t mean it can t be a feature of a modern home. Combed wheat might stand for 20 to 40 years ad long straw will reach 15 to 25 years. The thatched roof helped the building retain its historical roots while the rest of the barn was turned into a contemporary work space.

A thatched roof made from compacted straw. 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.