Modern Thatched Roof

When it comes to housing design it s hard to get more retro than this.

Modern thatched roof.

It s true that thatched roofs are often a sign of a rustic design but that doesn t mean it can t be a feature of a modern home. Designed by arend groenewegen architect. One example is this traditional cottage in croatia. Based on the design thatched model is quite unique in a soft shape.

Thatch roof cottage in broad campden the cotswolds gloucestershire england when you do this do consider the feasibility of this type of thatching working in climate of your area. A thatched roof requires routine maintenance. However you can use one material which is suited locally while adapting the design from another area. The longest durability for thatched roofing design may reached 65 years.

There are cases when old houses have been remodeled and their thatched roofs became a part of the new look. Aesthetically it would have better design rather than other types of roof. A thatched roof made from compacted straw. Combed wheat might stand for 20 to 40 years ad long straw will reach 15 to 25 years.

The thatched roof helped the building retain its historical roots while the rest of the barn was turned into a contemporary work space. An old barn built in the 1800s was transformed into a modern office space in a countryside where urban development is in the works.