Crumbling : breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration. Old : having lived for a long time; no longer young. Thatched : cover (a roof or a building) with straw or a similar material. Crashing : complete; total (used for emphasis). Dilapidated : (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.