![]() ![]() With natural thatched roofing, you might find some pest infestations if you don’t take care of it properly, but without proper care (such as touching up repairs and applying mesh netting), anything is susceptible to some kind of damage. Your dogs won’t get into your thatch roof, that’s just crazy. ![]() One of the strengths of thatch roofing is that it’s made to keep out rainwater and.Well, there are actually two misconceptions here! You may have heard the old saying, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” This colloquialism actually came from the myth that thatch roofs are the perfect home for all kinds of animals, even pets! In the olden days, people believed that rats, mice, and even their own dogs would climb up into the thatch roof covering and make shelter there, only to come falling to the ground when the thatch became slippery due to rainwater. FAQ #4: Your thatch roof will be a vacation getaway for rodents, birds, insects, and any kind of pest you can possibly think of. But all of this can be avoided by applying a fire retardant, which can be applied to some natural thatches and all of amaZulu’s synthetic thatches. ![]() Any material will catch fire if a flame is present, thatch is just more susceptible to burning faster or smoldering. But that’s a possibility for any house built with any material! The misconception here is that thatch is more flammable than traditional roofing materials and therefore, you might be more likely to have an issue. If you have a house at all, and it is somehow set on fire, we’re not going to lie, it might go up in flames. So there are a few ways to create that beautiful and unique roof - but all of them are long lasting and durable! FAQ #3: If you have a thatch roof, your entire house is going to go up in flames. At amaZulu, we carry easy-to-install natural thatch and synthetic thatch panels that are piled densely enough to deter rainwater and detract birds and insects from getting too comfy. While thatch roofs are made from dried up materials such as straw, stems, and reed, they are so much more than just “piled up!” They are woven together extremely tightly to form a nearly impenetrable surface that keeps out natural elements, rodents, and pests. FAQ #2: Roofs are just made out of a bunch of piled up grass. While the layered “thatch” is a nuisance to most gardeners out there, the thatch used in construction is actually an extremely durable and strong material. ![]() Thatch can either refer to the layer of built up stems, leaves, and roots that accumulates between the layer of actively growing grass and the soil underneath OR, the thatch we’re talking about: a building material made out of dried vegetation such as straw, water reed, rush, or heather. There are actually two different kinds of “thatch” out there. We hope this article helps you understand why thatch is actually a great building material (even in modern times!) Top FAQs About Thatch Roofing: FAQ #1: Why would I build my roof with the annoying grass buildup that keeps my garden from growing? As you can see, most of these are common misconceptions. Well, at amaZulu, we love thatch and don’t want to see its name squandered all over the internet, so we decided to clear up some of those harsh myths floating around out there. Even though thatch is a beautiful and unique material for both residential and commercial roofs, sometimes it gets a bit of a bad rap. ![]()
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