What water reed is used for
A versatile, renewable natural material — at home on a centuries-old farmhouse or a modern biobased villa.
From roofs to gardens
Water reed is best known for thatched roofing, but its strength, natural look and sustainability make it valuable across construction and landscaping.
Thatched roofing
The classic use: a dense, water-shedding roof coat on farmhouses, villas, restaurants and new-build homes across Europe.
Ridging & detailing
Finer reed and reed-based ridges finish the roof, sealing the apex and shaping eaves and valleys.
Fencing & screening
Reed screens and fences give natural privacy and wind protection for gardens, terraces and pool areas.
Garden & landscape
Used in pergolas, shading, and naturalistic landscaping where a warm, organic material is wanted.
Heritage restoration
Authentic reed for restoring and re-thatching historic and listed buildings to traditional methods.
Biobased construction
A renewable, carbon-storing material increasingly specified in sustainable and biobased architecture.
One material, many traditions
Thatching styles differ across Europe — from the steep, sculpted roofs of the Netherlands and the Reet roofs of northern Germany to regional traditions in Belgium, Denmark and the UK.
We supply reed suited to these methods and work with importers and contractors who know their local practice.
Need premium water reed for your next project?
Thousands of tonnes are processed, graded and ready to ship to the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain and beyond. Ask us for specifications, pricing and samples.