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One of the common complaints about natural thatch roofs is the potential of thatch roof mold. Molds are all around us, but they don't have to be right over our heads while we sleep. Natural thatch, if done properly can resist it, but over time, many do develop thatch roof mold. This is so unfortunate [...]

Most Endureed synthetic thatch roofs end up on buildings and accessory structures for resorts, amusement parks and businesses, but that doesn't mean a roofing contractor couldn't build a beautifully unique artificial thatch roof for a homeowner. Imagine living in a stone or brick home, a cottage in the woods or a beachfront home adorned with [...]

A Fort Myers Beach resort in Tampa lost its roof from this past summer's Tropical Storm Emily. A tropical storm is a cyclone with winds over 39 miles per hour (63 kilometers per hour), but less intense winds than a hurricane. Tropical Storm Emily made landfall in Florida on July 31 at 10:45 a.m. EDT, [...]

Pili grass and alang-alang thatching decorates the rooftops of buildings found on tropical islands throughout the Pacific Ocean. Alang-alang thatching has been used on the islands of Bali, Timor, Sumba and others for centuries. This thatching is considered a traditional system of roofing on tropical buildings. Pili grass has been used for roofing buildings in Hawaii. [...]

Endureed's Kilimanjaro synthetic thatch roof product was designed to replicate traditional cape reed roofs found in the East African country of Tanzania. Tanzania is known for vast wilderness areas like the plains of the Serengeti National Park. Within the Serengeti National Park, you can find elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos. Kilimanjaro National Park is where [...]

Pests are one of the biggest concerns for business owners who consider natural thatch. Pest avoidance is one of the biggest reasons our clients choose our synthetic thatch roofs over natural thatch. At Endureed, we really do appreciate natural thatch, but it comes with a lot of maintenance that our customers find unacceptable for their [...]

Economy Policy Institute reported that U.S. manufacturing has been “hit hard” over the last two decades, but points out that manufacturing remains a vital part of the U.S. Economy. Endureed is proud to offer our clients synthetic thatch roofs that are made in the United States. In 2013, the manufacturing sector provided jobs for 12 [...]

Endureed’s Regions Series has several roofing styles designed to replicate beautiful thatch from specific regions across the globe. With the Somerset roof, Endureed manages to duplicate the tapered, slightly weathered appearance of European thatched roofs. Endureed’s Somerset synthetic thatch roof was designed to use with Endureed’s patented eave wadd. The result is a perfect, durable [...]

Endureed's Synthetic Thatch Stands up to Hurricane Winds Endureed’s synthetic thatch roofing material is designed to withstand excessive wind speeds. While hurricanes have devastating potential, our thatch roofing material can maintain its integrity even in the face of hurricane-force winds. The same cannot be said for natural thatch roofs or synthetic thatch roofs of inferior [...]