Endureed Blog Hub: Synthetic Thatch Roofing Insights
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 you need them. What then? Well, when applying our shingles at the corners of a hip roof, nail holes can be drilled directly through the binder strip. Also, the installer may staple the shingles where needed. To staple, installers should use pneumatic narrow crown stainless steel staples. (Don’t worry, pneumatic staples are staples driven by air staplers. They are commonly used with wood, metal, and other tough materials during roofing or flooring projects.)
For some reason, too many roofers leave off the drip edge. A drip edge flashing is a custom fabricated sheet metal lip. This metal keeps shingles up off the roof deck at right at the edges. The drip edge also extends shingles out over eaves. The flashing helps prevent water from getting behind the fascia board. Sometimes contractors tell homeowners that a drip edge is a waste of money. The thing is, these fabricated metal strips are incredibly inexpensive. They prevent the roof from rot at the fascia, the eaves and the rakes. How skipping over this safety net saves anyone money is questionable.
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 years back. It was really cool. So, what if someone wanted to do create a similar structure, but of a more permanent nature? With the over-due, increased interest in Native American history, could an Endureed product be used to ensure a structure could withstand the demands of an educational setting? We think so.
Natural thatch is often considered extremely environmentally friendly. In fact, it’s one of the few reasons people think they would prefer natural thatch over Endureed’s synthetic thatch. One thing people often don’t consider when basing their decision on their environmental concerns: Natural thatch, in most modern municipalities, requires regular applications of an approved flame retardant.
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 degradation. You know what’s even better than a 20-year warranty though?
There are a variety of ways to finance a new roof. Some homeowners opt for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), some use a new no-interest credit card, some refinance an existing mortgage. Obviously, the best way to pay for any roof is by using your savings. Still, other options exist.
Realtors report that a growing number of British home buyers are interested in thatched roofs. For example, realtor Sophie Gannon told CBS News last year that home buyers want their “dream country house.” That dream country house, she explained, is a thatch cottage. Part of it is that people want to be environmentally friendly, she explained to CBS News. Part of it is the feeling of peace offered by the aesthetics of thatched roofs.
Resorts and hotels often use faux palm thatch products indoors as well as outside. Endureed’s products work indoor or outside. They create a stunning tropical atmosphere wherever you put them. Use our faux palm thatching to cover tiki bars, gazebos, cabanas or entire hotels! Our synthetic thatch can handle almost anything Mother Nature can throw at it better than the competition, but you can still use it inside.
