Thatch is very vulnerable to being stripped by birds especially weavers that can really destroy a roof within a year.
Thatched roof issues.
However outside of looks thatched roofing does not offer many other advantages and in the majority of cases can cause a number of issues leaking.
Perhaps the most common and obvious problem with thatched roofing is the potential for leaks.
If you need to protect your thatch it is wise to cover it with a plastic mesh that will keep the birds away.
You will need to inspect your roof or have it inspected professionally once a year to ensure that.
The weakest point of any thatch roof is the ridge.
A thatch roof is a warm and dry place for pests to live and if it is a straw roof there will almost certainly be some grain left in it which will provide a food source for rodents.
These can come from all areas of the roof including the ridge valleys and corners.
Wire mesh can also be used however in time it will rust.