Reed Life Expectancy


The biggest factor that affects the life expectancy of the reed on a thatched roof is the pitch of roof that the thatch will be applied to.
For instance, the steeper the pitch the faster water will be dispersed, therefore the shallower the pitch the longer it will take for water to disperse, hence shorter life expectancy.

Thatcher Devon


Other factors may also include the quality of the material used, the skill of the thatcher and also the location.

Reed Type
Estimated Life Expectancy
Water Reed
30-60 years
Wheat Reed
20-25 years
Replacement Ridge
10-12 years


 

 

J.W Davies Master Thatchers, covering Devon and Cornwall | Tel 01626 336463  
 
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