At one point in time, it looked as though thatched roofing was going to die out. You’d really have to head deep into the countryside to find a building with a thatched roof, but they seem to be back in abundance.
Old and new cottages and houses have been fitted with thatched roofs and it’s great news for roofers who still use traditional techniques. What some people fail to remember, until recently, is how dependable thatched roofs are. The main concerns came about in the 90’s and people were worried about having expense insurance, but that’s all fizzled out.
The ancient British roofing seems to be back and it hasn’t been modernised in the slightest. You do need to get an experienced thatched roofer though, and make sure you’ve seen their previous work.