Month: February 2018

Installing Endureed Viva On A Roof Ridge

Installing Endureed synthetic thatch roofing shingles is incredibly easy. Technical instructions are no substitute for actually observing the installation though. Right? We have

You Can Have A Thatched Roof Look Without Worries Over Fire

Natural thatched roofs must be treated with flame retardants, but that doesn't make a structure fire involving a thatch roof safe. Even treated

Lookin For New Carriage House Roofing? Consider A Durable, Synthetic Thatch

Carriage House Roofing Are you considering new shingles to refurbish your carriage house roofing? What if you didn't use asphalt shingles? What if

Wind Ratings For Roofing Materials Are Often Misunderstood

Wind ratings on roofing products are often overlooked or misunderstood. Yet, they are important for determining if a product is suitable for a

Attaching Thatch Shingles To Roof Hips When Pre-Punched Holes Aren’t In The Ideal Spot

When you are applying Endureed synthetic thatch shingles to a corner on a hip roof, there might not always be pre-punched holes available where

Roofing Lingo: What Is A Drip Edge?

For some reason, too many roofers leave off the drip edge. A drip edge flashing is a custom fabricated sheet metal lip. This

Which Product Would Work Best On A Permanent, Wichita-Style Grass House

Artlyst featured a Wichita-style temporary structure created by artist Necole Schmitz. It was on display at London’s Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground a few

Environmental Issues With Flame Retardants Required On Natural Thatch

Natural thatch is often considered extremely environmentally friendly. In fact, it's one of the few reasons people think they would prefer natural thatch

What’s The Difference Between The Regions Series And The Viva Series?

Endureed has a product to suit any synthetic thatching need you might have. We offer products in the Regions Series and the Viva

Let’s Talk Synthetic Thatch Roof Warranties

On our "Advantages" page, we explain that our synthetic thatch roofing products come with a 20-year warranty against rot, decay, delamination, color-fade, and UV

What Is The Lifespan Of An African Cape Reed Thatched Roof?

What is the actual lifespan of a thatched roof made from natural African cape reed? Manufacturers of natural cape reed tiles report varied

Best Ways For Homeowners To Finance A New Synthetic Thatch Roof

There are a variety of ways to finance a new roof. Some homeowners opt for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), some use