Thatching. Still going strong.

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ETA - Carruthers beat me to it.

YES. Thatch is definitely considered a hugh fire risk.
However I'm not sure homeowners can simply choose to change the roof. I'm sure they'd have to get some sort of planning permission and I imagine many houses are Listed properties because of their age or by being in a Conservation Area.

Our cottage wasn't thatched but for example we only go to put up a satellite dish because there was a small extension at the back of the house, which was considered modern enough and hidden enough to sully with new technology.

Carr I wonder if the roofline will include a thatch animal?
I understand that different thatchers have their favourites. I've often seen peacocks in Bucks.