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LEED Certification – Levels And Credit Categories

[caption id="attachment_7142" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Somerset-1024x355[/caption] Achieving LEED certification really can increase per-room-revenue for hotels and resorts. We discussed the research that indicated the

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Choosing Regions Series Thatch Shingles For Commercial Buildings

Designers of commercial buildings are choosing Endureed Regions Series synthetic thatch to appeal to the growing pool of eco-conscious consumers. The beauty and

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Luxury Tropical Resort Finds Innovative Solution To Rats, Bats, And Snakes

Think about your worst nightmare as a resort owner. Fire, hurricane, bug and rodent infestation, or maybe worse, negative customer reviews. One high-end

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How Long Does A Natural Thatched Roof Last On A Home?

You will hear people say that a thatch roof made of natural water reed will last four or five decades. That sounds impressive,

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As Hurricane Florence Threatens Category 5 Status, What Kind Of Damage Is Expected?

Hurricane Florence may reach a Category 5 status tonight an into Thursday before weakening. Earlier today, Florence dipped to a Category 3 hurricane

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Protect From Wind Uplift: Durable Thatch With Patented, Stainless Steel Crimp Binding

We've discussed wind uplift in previous blog posts. Wind uplift happens when high winds come into contact with a building and pit pressure

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Prevent Hail Damage To Roofs With Durable Synthetic Thatch

What’s the Best Roof to Prevent Hail Damage? Synthetic thatch is a durable roofing material that is an exceptional alternative to asphalt shingles,

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Extreme Wind Resistant Thatch Roofing

Are you looking for thatch roofing that could pass even the strict requirements found in the Florida Building Code? As we discussed before,

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Roofing Flaws Exposed By Hurricane-Force Winds

High winds from hurricanes regularly expose roofing flaws like insufficient bracing or shingles installed without wind zone concern. Actually, hard data indicates that

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3 Thatch Roofing LIES!

We get it! You often try to incorporate thatch roofing in your design concepts, bids, or in your personal DIY projects. You’re either

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Roof Replacement Post-Hurricane: Requirements In ‘High Velocity Hurricane Zones’

Hurricane Lane's destruction in Hawaii has many searching for roof replacements suitable for High Velocity Hurricane Zones. As background, we'd like to explain

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Hurricane Damage? How To Build Stronger Roofs In Tropical Areas

The Secretary of Homeland Security visited Hawaii on Thursday, a week after Hurricane Lane began pounding Hawaii island. More than 3,900 FEMA workers