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What Happened To All Of Hawaii’s Pili Grass?
Our Kona product replicates, in part, Hawaii's pili grass. This grass was once the primary grass used in thatching on the islands. Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that the grass has been replaced in recent decades by an invasive African grass. Researchers surveyed sites once dominated by pili grass just over one-half [...]
Pili Grass: An Inspiration For Our Kona Synthetic Thatch Roofing Product
We designed our Kona product replicating, in part, the beautifully unique pili grass. It's believed that pili grass is indigenous to Hawaii, since it's native to many other tropical locations. Still, it's possible that this unique grass was brought to Hawaii by very early Polynesian settlers. At any rate, at this point, pili grass is [...]
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro And Other Wonders Of Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Plus, it's the tallest freestanding mountain on the planet. It's located inside the Kilimanjaro National Park of Tanzania. Thousands have climbed to the Uhuru Peak. For example, guided climbs by ClimbingKilimanjaro led to more than 15,000 successful climbers! Upon reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, these climbers [...]
How To Install A Thatch Umbrella Using Viva Synthetic Thatch
Do you want to learn how to install a thatch umbrella using Endureed's Viva synthetic thatch? It's simple with this original synthetic thatch roofing solution. Watch a brief demonstration that we posted to our YouTube channel. After you have created your simple umbrella structure, installation is a breeze! Watch how easy it is to cover [...]
Why Is High Density Polyethylene Used For Our Artificial Thatch?
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) makes for a long-lasting, environmentally friendly thatch roofing material. Our thatch roofing products made of high-grade HDPE withstand long-term UV exposure, resist flames and holds up well in strong storms. Our shingles are so durable, all of them come with a 20-year warranty. Plus, that warranty even covers UV degradation. HDPE: [...]
What Synthetic Thatch Product Would Look Like It Belongs In The South Pacific?
Endureed’s Bali synthetic thatch looks like natural thatch roofing found in the South Pacific Islands. It features a fine grass thatch like that found in East Asia and is completed with thick Balinese style hips. With a loose eave, loosely tapered finer grass, and a slightly longer shingle, it transports you to the South Pacific [...]
Installing Endureed Viva On A Roof Ridge
Installing Endureed synthetic thatch roofing shingles is incredibly easy. Technical instructions are no substitute for actually observing the installation though. Right? We have several videos on our YouTube channel, including instructional videos. For example, you can learn how to install the ridge with our Viva synthetic thatch roofing shingles by watching our handy YouTube instructional [...]
You Can Have A Thatched Roof Look Without Worries Over Fire
Natural thatched roofs must be treated with flame retardants, but that doesn't make a structure fire involving a thatch roof safe. Even treated natural thatch is a fire risk. When this Elmswell structure caught fire, the efforts by fire fighters were still incredibly extensive and dangerous. Watch as the fire fighters had to remove thatch [...]
Lookin For New Carriage House Roofing? Consider A Durable, Synthetic Thatch
Carriage House Roofing Are you considering new shingles to refurbish your carriage house roofing? What if you didn't use asphalt shingles? What if you chose a stronger, more durable roof that gave the carriage house an inherent historical ambiance? Imagine carriage house roofing composed of synthetic thatching in the style of old European thatching. Now, [...]
