Month: January 2018

Avoid Mice And Rats In Your Thatch Roof With Synthetic Thatching By Endureed

Businesses love that our synthetic thatch resists pests. Thatch pests include more than just birds and insects. Actually, mice and rats are among the worst offenders.

The Decline Of Water Reed, Once A Durable Thatch Roofing Material

Water reed remained a common, durable roofing material for many centuries. It was a primary thatching material all over. Water reed, the most durable

What Is A Standard Roof Pitch?

Many people want to know what the standard roof pitch on a building is. Look, there is no single standard roof pitch. See,

Synthetic Thatch Roofing Tested Against Severe Hail

When it comes to roofs, multiple technical organizations test hail resistance. According to an article based on a presentation delivered to the Roofing

Understanding Roof Pitch in Plain English

Roofers and architects know all about roof pitch, but the way it's expressed often seems confusing to some people. If you are a

Always In Style: Synthetic Thatch For Commercial Pavilions

Synthetic thatch roofs are perfect for commercial pavilions. The thatched roof pavilion never fades from popularity, because it sets a relaxing tone. It

Building Codes Throughout History

The earliest known building codes go way back. Nearly 4,000 years ago, Hammurabi established a law in Babylon to protect people in buildings. The

ASCE Standards Consider Many Factors, Affect Needed Wind Uplift Rating

The ASCE sets standards used in building. These standards promote safety in building. Among many things, they tell us how to calculate wind uplift

Roofing Throughout History

There is something so beautiful about historic roofing. See, clay tile, slate, metal and thatch roofs remind us of simpler, bygone days. Clay

Engineered Flame-Resistant Thatched Roofing

Resorts, museums and other businesses must ensure their thatched roofs are flame-resistant. If you choose a natural thatch roofing material, you commit to

Pesticide Once Suggested For Use On Natural Thatched Roofs Said To Threaten Salmon Survival

A new report from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) suggests that a pesticide once used on

Cash-Out Refinancing For New Roofing

Homeowners interested in new roofing sometimes opt for cash-out refinancing. With cash-out refinancing, homeowners refinance their mortgage for more than they currently owe.