Thatching is a very old form of roofing, one which has been used throughout roofing for thousands of years. Roof thatching was a very effective roofing technique when you take into consideration the technology requirements in order to produce it were very low. When you add to the equation that Britain used to be covered by reeds, their use of them was a very natural choice. Since then, technology has improved, and although the materials for this newer technology is more expensive than a pile of reeds thatched together to form a roof, the amount of labour required to complete the 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 to greatly reduce the cost of installation, helping to ensure that building a thatch roof is still a economical option for home owners. A thatch roof is still popular among many British home owners, and is still in keeping with much of the style of home design found throughout the villages of England.