What are thatch panels anyway you may ask and why are they the new kid on the block when it comes to roofing materials? Thatch Roofing is not a new thing actually but here on the Western hemisphere of the world, thatch roofing is practically unheard off. Thatch roofing is very popular in tropical countries due to the sweltering heat there.
A Thatch Roof is composed of planting material that is dried up and woven together. The advantages of having a thatch roof are mostly on the aesthetics side. If you are planning for example to make a cottage that will blend in with your garden, a thatch roof would be the best option as it will give your cottage an extra natural feel due to the nature of its material. Better yet, you do not have to worry about ventilation and heating with a thatch roof. Why? Because it traps heat during winter and makes things cooler during the summer.
The problem with thatch roofing though is that it is more expensive than the normal shingles that we use. Creating one in the first place is very labor extensive and done mostly by hand. The materials are also not widely available as technically speaking, we are speaking of tree leaves here and they are very hard to harvest. Do not fret though because we believe that the advantages offset the disadvantages.