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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will the roof on your home or business stand a fighting chance during hurricane season? The roof is perhaps the most important barrier

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

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

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

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