Thatching itself is a highly skilled job and the materials most commonly used are long straw, combed wheat reed and water reed. Paul Cook Master Thatcher offers a service for domestic and commercial thatching in all of these types. Highly energy efficient, thatch provides excellent insulation and keeping houses warm in winter and cool in summer.

Damp does not penetrate far into the top layer of a thatched roof in good condition, and there is no need for guttering due to deep projecting eaves.