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Patrons greatly prefer thatched tiki huts to umbrellas for shade while outside enjoying the fresh air and sun. Hotels, zoos, resorts and parks can offer unparalleled ambiance by setting the mood with a tiki hut as opposed to with umbrellas or any other form of cover. A Better Shade Did you know that the higher [...]

This week, the International Joint Commission just released recommendations to limit the impacts of flame retardant chemicals on the Great Lakes ecosystem. One of the recommendations in the IJC letter suggested exploring ways to address newer flame retardant products and assess their actual environmental impacts. As some older flame retardants were phased out in the U.S. [...]

Endureed's Region Series products are 100 percent recyclable. That's part of our commitment to ecology and sustainability. Realistically, our synthetic thatch shingles sit on top of their structures for many decades looking gorgeous. Still, sometimes even durable shingles like Endureed Regions shingles need recycling. What processes are used to recycle the durable materials that make [...]

The Endureed brand offers a safe, durable roofing system that delivers the beauty of natural thatching. Our products withstand hail and UV degradation from the sun and result in a pest-free, maintenance-free, environmentally responsible, cost-effective roofing solution. Simply put: The Endureed brand offers all of the ambiance of natural thatch and none of the downsides. Click a [...]

Resorts and hotels achieving certification under the LEED sustainable building program really do see increased revenue. Actually, these green hotels see a substantial increase in revenue per available room. We shouldn't forget about the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research study entitled, "The Impact of LEED Certification on Hotel Performance," by Matthew Walsman, Rohit Verma, and Suresh [...]

The Globe Theatre in London was where Shakespeare’s playing company the Lord Chamberlain’s Men performed. The Globe Theatre was built in six months beginning in 1597. It opened in 1599 and could seat almost 3,000 people. Additionally, it had space for another thousand people at the base of the stage. It's among the most famous [...]

Endureed is the world's #1 thatch roofing company. Our thatch is preferred by clients worldwide. You'll find Endureed synthetic thatch on structures around the globe. Endureed sits atop structures from 5-star resorts and theme parks to tiki huts and residential homes. All of us at Endureed, from the executives to the marketing team, take pride in [...]

Hotels pursuing LEED certification can choose Endureed synthetic thatch for roofing projects. Endureed synthetic thatch looks authentic and offers superior quality over the competition. Our synthetic thatch products also help hotels become LEED certified. Our products are eco-friendly from many perspectives. With regards to LEED certification, Endureed products will earn hotels one point towards becoming [...]

Pictured above are our Kilimanjaro synthetic thatch shingles from our Premium Collection on top of premium, self-adhering, waterproof underlayment. When installing standard asphalt shingles, many still choose roofing felt for a roofing underlayment. Sometimes, our clients ask us if roofing felt is suitable for use under Endureed's premium synthetic thatch shingles. The simple answer is: [...]