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20 years ago we began as creators and innovators! Honestly, not much has changed as we continue striving to be thought leaders and game changers every day. Our mission is to serve by providing the highest quality products, the best customer service and the longest lasting, aesthetically superior thatch roofs in the world. Our experience offers unique insights that span far beyond product supply and roofing regulations to tiki huts and tropical resort design. Oh…did we mention tons of beautiful beach pictures!
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 with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. Still, ...
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 against it by pushing the air upwards. In high ...
Prevent Hail Damage To Roofs With Durable Synthetic Thatch
Thunderstorms sometimes get severe and bring hail. Hail is an obvious bringer of destruction. Sometimes, hail damages surfaces and it’s not readily apparent though. One time this type of covert ...
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, Florida Building Code requires buildings to have products ...
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 met with resistance or fear, especially when you suggest a ...
How To Prepare Your Roof For Hurricane Season
Will the roof on your home or business stand a fighting chance during hurricane season? The roof is perhaps the most important barrier against hurricanes. You must ensure that its ready for hurricane ...
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 that Florida, due to its ...
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 and other federal workers were wither sent or ...
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 on average, every dollar spent ...
Figuring Out The Total Center Height Of Rafters
Curious about how to figure out the total center height of a roof’s rafters if you don’t have design software? Maybe you’re working on a do-it-yourself cabana or carriage house. No ...