Thatching is a very old form of roofing that has been used for thousands of years. Roof thatching is a very effective roofing technique when you consider the technology requirements to produce it were very low. When you add to the equation, Britain used to be covered by reeds, thatching was a natural choice.

Since then, technology has improved. The thatching materials used in the roofing process are more expensive than a pile of reeds, the amount of labour required to complete a roof is considerably less.

Recently, a new way of building thatched roofs has become a growing trend. It is done by pre-thatching the reeds into what resembles thatch tiles. This can help reduce the cost of installation, helping to ensure that building a thatch roof is still an economical option for homeowners. A thatch roof is still popular among many British homeowners. It is still in keeping with much of the style of home design found throughout the villages of England.