The life expectancy of your thatch will vary according to:
- The Material used.
- The quality of the material used.
- The pitch of the roof.
- The skill of the thatcher.
- The geographical location of your property – i.e. humidity, winds, rain. High humidity will shorten the life of your thatched roof.
- The proximity of trees.
- Pollutants and other environmental considerations.
- Damage from vermin/birds.
- Damage to the roof from other trades people not familiar with thatch.
- The breathability of the roof.
Water Reed – 25 – 40+ years.
Combed Wheat Reed – 25 – 35 years.
Longstraw – 15 – 30 years.
Ridge – 10 – 15 years.
