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Roofing Industry Growth Continues To Increase, According To Data
For the fourth consecutive year, new home construction and storm-related damage repairs, increased profitability for U.S. roofing contractors. Plus, increases of sales are in the double digits again! According to the 12-month report ending in May from financial company Sageworks, sales among private roofing contractors have increased and average of 14 percent in the last [...]
Concerned About Thatch Roof Costs?
Most people considering natural thatch roof costs know that the initial cost isn't the actual issue. At first, thatch roof cost considerations seem inconsequential, but with only a little digging, people realize thatched roof costs are continual. Continually, thatched roof costs compound with regular fireproofing applications, pest control, re-thatching, netting, and other maintenance. People realize [...]
Are You Looking For Premium Thatch Roof Supplies?
Thatch roof supplies fill nearly endless needs. From indoor umbrella tables to outdoor gazebos to homes to resorts, thatch roof supplies meet many needs. If you're looking for thatch roof supplies that actually last, you've found just the right web page. Our thatch roof supplies outperform the competition in fire safety tests, durability, UV protection, [...]
What’s The Best Thatching For DIY Gazebos?
Are you planning to install a DIY gazebo? Obviously, the easiest way to set your DIY gazebo apart from prefab gazebos is by roofing it with thatching. But what thatching works best for a DIY gazebo project? Well, Endureed is one of the easiest roofing products to install for DIY gazebos. Hands down. It lays [...]
Have You Checked Out The ‘Roof Wind Designer’ Yet?
If you haven't, check out the National Roofing Contractors Association's updated Roof Wind Designer online here. This online wind-load calculator helps users determine a new roof's wind requirements. It also helps designers double check compliance with the latest building codes. The web-based app is free. Newly updated, the Roof Wind Designer includes changes made to ASCE [...]
What Are Those Black Stains On So Many Shingled Roofs?
Have you noticed those black stains on shingles? It's actually an airborne algae-like fungus that feeds on people's asphalt shingles. It's considered a very hearty strain of blue-green algae known as gloeocapsa magma. It actually feeds on the limestone in these shingles! It just travels through the air, lands on roof tops, and eats the [...]
European Landscaping To Compliment Your Somerset Thatch Roof
European landscaping is a perfect compliment to a Somerset synthetic thatch roof. Carry on the ambiance of the quintessential English cottage by incorporating the feel of bygone days into your own landscaping. Recreate European Landscaping Many European landscapes are sloped. Your landscape can reflect this ambiance even if it's not naturally sloped. Consider stone walls to [...]
In Hurricane-Prone Areas, Is There A Better Roofing Option Than Shingles?
If you're in a hurricane-prone area, asphalt shingling might not provide you the best protection from the elements. Did you know that asphalt shingling is susceptible to high winds common in hurricanes and tropical storms? No roof is completely resistant to hurricanes, obviously. Yet, we offer a roofing solution that is highly resistant to high [...]
Get Roof Thatching Without A Steeply Pitched Roof
A natural thatch roof relies on a steeply pitched roof to prevent water leaks. Provided that the roof thatch tops a steeply pitched roof, the water won't penetrate a natural thatched roof in good shape more than an inch deep. The absolute minimum pitch tolerable for a natural roof thatching is said to be 45 [...]
