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This week, the International Joint Commission just released recommendations to limit the impacts of flame retardant chemicals on the Great Lakes ecosystem. One of the recommendations in the IJC letter suggested exploring ways to address newer flame retardant products and assess their actual environmental impacts. As some older flame retardants were phased out in the U.S. and Canada, numerous alternative flame retardant products stepped in. Likewise, the presence of these alternative flame retardant chemicals in blood and tissue samples have risen, though the implications aren’t certain yet.
Endureed’s Region Series products are 100 percent recyclable. That’s part of our commitment to ecology and sustainability. Realistically, our synthetic thatch shingles sit on top of their structures for many decades looking gorgeous. Still, sometimes even durable shingles like Endureed Regions shingles need recycling.
Resorts and hotels achieving certification under the LEED sustainable building program really do see increased revenue. Actually, these green hotels see a substantial increase in revenue per available room. We shouldn’t forget about the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research study entitled, “The Impact of LEED Certification on Hotel Performance,” by Matthew Walsman, Rohit Verma, and Suresh Muthulingam. Prof. Verma said that certification under the LEED sustainable building program definitely boosts hotel revenue. Their study, as you might recall, compared 93 hotels which earned certification under the LEED sustainable building program to 514 comparable non-certified hotels.
The Globe Theatre in London was where Shakespeare’s playing company the Lord Chamberlain’s Men performed. The Globe Theatre was built in six months beginning in 1597. It opened in 1599 and could seat almost 3,000 people. Additionally, it had space for another thousand people at the base of the stage. It’s among the most famous of thatched roof structures and it was also the site of one of the most famous, isolated thatch fires too.
Endureed is the world’s #1 thatch roofing company. Our thatch is preferred by clients worldwide. You’ll find Endureed synthetic thatch on structures around the globe. Endureed sits atop structures from 5-star resorts and theme parks to tiki huts and residential homes.
Hotels pursuing LEED certification can choose Endureed synthetic thatch for roofing projects. Endureed synthetic thatch looks authentic and offers superior quality over the competition. Our synthetic thatch products also help hotels become LEED certified. Our products are eco-friendly from many perspectives. With regards to LEED certification, Endureed products will earn hotels one point towards becoming LEED certified or achieving a higher LEED rating level.
Pictured above are our Kilimanjaro synthetic thatch shingles from our Premium Collection on top of premium, self-adhering, waterproof underlayment. When installing standard asphalt shingles, many still choose roofing felt for a roofing underlayment. Sometimes, our clients ask us if roofing felt is suitable for use under Endureed’s premium synthetic thatch shingles.
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