How Thatch Roofs Work: From Ancient Craftsmanship to Modern Innovation

Thatch roofs have sheltered civilizations for millennia through three core principles: material selection, layered installation, and strategic water management. Traditional European thatchers typically use 30-50cm thick layers of water reed or long-stem wheat straw, creating overlapping shingles that shed rainwater like feathers on a duck's back. [2020-12-12 06:01]