ACE Thatch & Bamboo Inc. has built some of the worlds most iconic European Reed Thatch roofs. Scientific name Phragmites Australis aka common water reed or thatch reed. European reed thatch is found in wetlands throughout temperate and tropical regions of the world. Depending on the skill level of the thatcher, the degree of roof angle, and the climate where it is installed natural custom European reed thatch can last up to 60 years. ACE Thatch & Bamboo is a certified # 1 thatch roofing company in the USA. It doesn’t matter where your project is or the type of thatch roofing material you desire, we work with Master Thatcher’s from around the world supplying and installing all types of organic and synthetic/artificial thatch roofing materials. This is the “top of the line” custom natural thatch roofing that we offer. It can be used on any roof from a Multi-Million Dollar Home, to a high-end summer kitchen, ACE Thatch & Bamboo’s European Reed Thatch roof is for those that desire the look and feel of distinction, it is our opinion that this is the ultimate and best thatch roof material. With European Reed Thatch a sub-roof is not required, our European Reed Thatch is installed using the sway bar method by securing the thatch to horizontal battens with a galvanized or stainless steel rod, stainless steel wire, and screw fixings creating a durable 12-inch thick roof pack, a truly beautiful, high-end roof of distinction. ACE Thatch & Bamboo European Reed Thatch™ has high insulating properties, is 100% watertight, withstand high winds, and can be treated with a fire retardant. We suggest a 45° roof angle for this type of thatch roof. All of ACE Thatch & Bamboo, Inc.’s custom natural thatch roofing materials are sustainable and 100% green at their best.