Replacing A Thatched Roof

It is not total depth of the thatch within a new layer applied to a new roof that determines its longevity but rather how much weathering thatch covers the fixings of each overlapping course.

Replacing a thatched roof.

Thatch has a relatively short life span eventually a thatched roof will come to the end of it s lifespan and the entire roof will need to be stripped and re thatched. On the low side a long straw roof might have to be replaced or re coated after 15 years. This involves overlaying the original thatched roof with tiles or roof sheeting. Structural repairs to the roof.

Are thatched roofs expensive to replace. If an existing thatched roof needs to be replaced the labour costs of removing the old. Re thatching includes roof preparation and installing the thatch and disposing of the old thatch. Thatched roofs generally need replacement when the horizontal wooden sways and hair pin spars also known as gads twisted hazel staples that fix each course become visible near the surface.

Also replacing an existing thatched roof will cost less than having a brand new one installed in place of a tiled or slated roof. Thatched roofs only need replacing when thatching materials break down to the point of no longer being effective. To keep the roof in best condition. Get in touch with heart of england today for a quote of your new or existing thatch roof.

Many home owners are not currently in the financial position to re roof in thatch considering the lifespan of the new roof into the future. The layer of the reed will depend on the type of reed you have on your existing roof. Due to the fact that the original roof is being covered there is much less disruption to the home or inside of the building during the process of re roofing. On the high side a well built water reed roof could last between 40 and 60 years before needing to be replaced.

The coatwork will vary depending on the material used and its associated lifespan. Our most popular system to convert thatch to tiles is over sheeting. This comprises of an entire new roof handmade in our workshop and installed in place of your current thatched roof on site. Generally the ridge of the thatch will require replacing every 10 15 years.

As with any roof it is its size and complexity that determines the costs of materials and. We manufacture cedar shingle roofs for all circular garden buildings by all manufacturers as a replacement for thatched roofs.