Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

Thatch is historically very strong very thick with layers and can last for 100's years in Norse Vikings Holland Netherelands Eurpoean houses in cold countries used it for centuries it with stood rain and snow. It was just patched after many years, Just saying :)
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Thatch roofs last for about 10 years.

There’s 2 thatch cottages in the village and one was redone last year. Costs a arm and a leg as there are a few specialists. But looks really nice come done and keep the cottage super warm and cool throughout the year.