If you are thinking of planning your own thatched roof or lapa, or buying a thatch dwelling you should consider the following aspects, which may be vital to you in the years to come.

Before designing your thatched roof the following should be taken into consideration:

1. Consider carefully in which area of your property the roof will be erected

2. Assess the ground area where the roof will be constructed for underground water pipes, power cables, irrigation pipes, etc. as this can play a role when planting poles in the ground for supporting the roof.