
Maintaining a Thatched Roof
Even though it can last for decades, Nesstoun thatched roofing will nonetheless require maintenance from time to time. This is because some of the material may decompose or be blown away by heavy winds. It can be obvious that your roof will need attention whenever one of the following conditions occurs:
- Parts of the wooden support beams are visible
- There are sagging spots in the centre of the roof
- Spots that are wet and dark appear on the inside of the structure near the roofline
- There appear to be open areas around a chimney that allow heat to escape