About This Service
About this Service
Totnes synthetic thatch installations focus on historic properties and rural cottages in the Dart Valley, where valley fog and heavy autumn rains raise moisture exposure. The service suits owners who need robust moisture control with a traditional finish.
Installations emphasise moisture management: breathable underlays where appropriate, raised hips and eaves detailing and secure overlaps to shed persistent damp and protect ridges. Site inspections measure vulnerable areas and identify where additional substrate or ventilation detail is required.
The expected outcome is a lower-maintenance, weather-resistant roof that copes better with valley damp than ageing straw; because synthetic materials are less breathable in places, installers check loft ventilation to reduce condensation risk.