Is Thatching a good and economical way to roof a cottage?

Answer 1

Thatch is not economical if you consider the life cycle cost as it is a high-maintenance roofing system which requires repairs or complete replacement every 1-2 years as it is an organic natural material - dry straws. Generally, thatch roof is used in tropical resorts for aesthetics and thermal performance, while they have annual maintenance team which takes care of all repairs on regular note.