Endureed Blog Hub: Synthetic Thatch Roofing Insights
One of the biggest factors to consider when using natural thatch is the risk of fire. Thatched roofs are more vulnerable to fire than any other roofing material. About 90% of thatch fires are caused by chimneys and modern appliances. If a thatch roof catches on fire, it spreads quickly as dry reeds and grass are extremely flammable. They are difficult to extinguish and can cost thousands of dollars in damage. Thatch roofs are also maintenance-intensive and require a lot of time and money.
Did you know Florida has one of the strictest building codes in the world? The Florida Product Approval was created to help reduce the risk of hurricane damage on building structures throughout the state. This prestigious approval requires products to undergo a rigorous testing schedule in order to ensure they meet certain compliance standards set forth by the Florida Building Code including wind, rain, uplift, impact, nail pullout and pressure ratings.
At Endureed, we’ve had the honor of working with big-name corporations and resorts to provide custom, engineered thatch roofing solutions to meet their needs. From theme parks like SeaWorld and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to hotels like the Marriott and Embassy Suites, businesses choose Endureed products time and time again.
If you’re in the market for a new roof, you likely want to know how much you’re looking at. Unfortunately, there are a number of factors that go into the price of a new roof, and it can be hard to find one solid answer to the question of roofing budget. But to help give you a better insight into roof price, we’ll go over what you need to know about roof replacement costs.
Achieving LEED certification really can increase per-room-revenue for hotels and resorts. We discussed the research that indicated the increase in revenue for hotels, which doesn’t even take into consideration utility cost savings of increased efficiency, in a previous blog post. So, today, we summarize LEED Certification levels and categories. Even a local bed and breakfast or small business can often rake in the benefits of a LEED certification, so if you’re planning a business like these, consult with your architect or designer to see if LEED certification may be beneficial.
We’ve discussed wind uplift in previous blog posts. Wind uplift happens when high winds come into contact with a building and pit pressure against it by pushing the air upwards. In high velocity hurricane zones especially, quality roofing and installation is incredibly important to prevent wind uplift damage. If pressure builds beneath and it’s greater than the pressure above, uplift is created.
What’s the Best Roof to Prevent Hail Damage?
Are you looking for thatch roofing that could pass even the strict requirements found in the Florida Building Code? As we discussed before, Florida Building Code requires buildings to have products rated for winds up to 111 mph. Additionally, in homes in High Velocity Hurricane Zones like Miami-Dade, the requirement is even more strict: products rated for winds up to 130 mph are the minimum the state accepts.
