Thatched Roof Issues

The weakest point of any thatch roof is the ridge.

Thatched roof issues.

Wire mesh can also be used however in time it will rust. A thatch roof is a warm and dry place for pests to live and if it is a straw roof there will almost certainly be some grain left in it which will provide a food source for rodents. If you need to protect your thatch it is wise to cover it with a plastic mesh that will keep the birds away. The ridge cap may need regular.

You will need to inspect your roof or have it inspected professionally once a year to ensure that. Perhaps the most common and obvious problem with thatched roofing is the potential for leaks. These can come from all areas of the roof including the ridge valleys and corners. Thatch is very vulnerable to being stripped by birds especially weavers that can really destroy a roof within a year.