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Synthetic Thatch Roofing Questions

Thinking about using synthetic thatch roofing materials for your next project? We understand dealing with thatch roofing can be overwhelming, which is why

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How to Build a Wind-Resistant Thatch Roof

On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas. Dorian sustained wind speeds of 185 mph, becoming the strongest hurricane on

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Synthetic Thatch Fireproof Roofing

One of the biggest factors to consider when using natural thatch is the risk of fire. Thatched roofs are more vulnerable to fire

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The Benefits of Synthetic Thatch vs. Natural Thatch

Authenticity Durability  Are you ready to use Endureed for your next project? Contact a thatch roofing expert today at (866) 891-1509 or fill out

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3 Reasons Highly-Successful Businesses choose Endureed

Sitting in the office of Rick Schwartz, President of the Nashville Zoo, one begins to understand his passion for his work. Hundreds of

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Benefits Of Green Building Strategies

When designers integrate green building strategies into their projects, they maximize environmental performance. Plus, they maximize economic performance. Plenty of other benefits also

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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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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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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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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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Thunderstorms sometimes get severe and bring hail. Hail is an obvious bringer of destruction. Sometimes hail damages surfaces in a way that’s not readily apparent. For example, when hail hits asphalt shingles, the resulting damage is out of view up on the roof. Hail damage can go unnoticed for years, because the visual evidence isn’t easily found. Instead, people are unaware of the damage from a hail storm until much later, when more serious damage is seen.

Surprisingly, 10 percent of hail is larger than a golf ball and can do serious damage to roofs! Hail knocks off the granular covering of asphalt shingles leaving the underlying asphalt exposed. Unprotected, the shingle gets deteriorated by sunlight. Then, it’s only a matter of time before water enters the building!

Most consumers know that independent testing is available for roofing products. For example, Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC) offers testing to see how well roofing products stand up to damaging hail. Two FMRC certifications exist for hail resistance in a roofing product: “Class 1 – SH,” which means the product offers Severe Hail Resistance and “Class 2 – MH,” which means that the product offers Moderate Hail Resistance."" } } } "