Thatched Roofs
The desire to express one's individuality to the world through the appearance of one's home makes people look for unusual solutions. Once considered a feature of the poor peasant's home, today a thatched roof is a sure sign of the owner's wealth.
A cold climate is not really suitable for a thatched roof, but modern polymer coatings — and the desire to surprise the neighbors — may be enough to persuade someone to try such an exotic style.
Wheat straw, sedge, heather — the very names suggest warmth. Reed is another classic option. A pitched or conical roof is best for moisture drainage.
A good base for a thatched roof is an oak underlayment frame. Dense sheaves of thatch are then attached with overlaps using metal wire. After laying, the roof surface is trimmed to achieve a smooth and distinctive shape.