Thatched roofs are one of the oldest and most visually pleasing forms of roofing, providing humanity with shelter since back when we were all wearing mammoth hides. After a serious decline in the 80’s and 90’s owing to widespread concerns over fire, hygiene and extortionate insurance and maintenance costs, the last two decades have seen a resurgence in thatched roof popularity. More stringent building regulations have reduced the associated fire risks and brought down insurance premiums. At the same time, the dramatic shift of environmentalism and sustainable living from the fringes into the mainstream has driven a revival of traditional, renewable building methods. Thatched roofs aren’t just for for the eccentric anymore, now they’re for everyone. Thatched roofs are cool.