31 08, 2018

Roofing Flaws Exposed By Hurricane-Force Winds

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Uncategorized, Why Endureed?|

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 on storm-related upgrades can spare a home and commercial building six dollars worth of storm-related costs. Hurricane-Force Winds Expose Poor Installation & [...]

31 08, 2018

Hurricane Damage? How To Build Stronger Roofs In Tropical Areas

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |20-Year Warranty, Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Eco-friendly Thatch, Synthetic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

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 already working in Hawaii. Aid agencies are conducting damage assessments following flooding and strong winds by Hurricane Lane, which [...]

31 08, 2018

Roof Replacement Post-Hurricane: Requirements In ‘High Velocity Hurricane Zones’

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |20-Year Warranty, Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Installation, Plastic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

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 vulnerability to hurricanes, passed a statewide building code in 2002 with new requirements. It requires buildings to have products rated for winds [...]

31 08, 2018

3 Thatch Roofing LIES!

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |20-Year Warranty, Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Eco-friendly Thatch, Fire Safety, Installation, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

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 synthetic thatch roofing solution. Guess what? We’ve all been tricked by false truths– or ideas we have [...]

29 08, 2018

Calculating Roof Pitch & Height

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |Blog, HDPE, Installation, Synthetic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

Curious about how to figure out the total roof pitch & height if you don't have design software? Maybe you're working on a do-it-yourself palapa or covered porch. No problem! You can do this! The pitch of the roof will determine the height of the ridge board that runs the [...]

26 08, 2018

Tax Credit For Residential Energy Efficiency Improvements

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |Blog|

Since so many of our clients and end-users appreciate energy conservation and green building materials, we wanted to pass along some information about a tax credit that was put back into place this year. The tax credit for residential energy efficiency improvements is back. Retroactive Tax Credit Actually, it's even retroactive, [...]

25 08, 2018

Artificial Thatch With A 20-Year Warranty

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |20-Year Warranty, Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

We've sold artificial thatch for almost two decades. Endureed artificial thatch is a strong, beautiful product which makes it easy to offer our 20-year warranty. We've proved that our artificial thatch is durable and resilient. Our 20-year warranty doesn't just cover rot and decay, it even covers fading! We are proud [...]

24 08, 2018

“Can I Purchase Regions Synthetic Thatch Directly?”

2025-07-25T23:06:34-04:00By |Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Eco-friendly Thatch, Plastic Thatch, Thatch Roofing>Bali, Thatch Roofing>Capetown, Thatch Roofing>Dominica, Thatch Roofing>Kilimanjaro, Thatch Roofing>Kona, Thatch Roofing>Somerset, Uncategorized, Why Endureed?|

People often wonder where they can buy Endureed's Regions series synthetic thatch shingles. After all, there is no re-seller locating page on our website. That's because you just order your product directly from Endureed! That way, you can avoid the middleman completely. Plus, since there's no middleman to keep a [...]

21 08, 2018

Will Phthalates Run-Off My Roof If I Use Synthetic Thatch?

2025-07-25T23:06:51-04:00By |20-Year Warranty, Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Eco-friendly Thatch, Plastic Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Uncategorized, Why Endureed?|

Health cautious consumers think of plastics and they quickly think of phthalates. Actually, phthalates are found in thousands of products. They are all around us. Should you be cognizant of these chemicals on children's toys and food packaging? Many consumer watch dog organizations feel that you actually should be cautious. Still, [...]

21 08, 2018

What Is Green Building?

2025-07-25T23:06:51-04:00By |Benefits to Architects, Benefits to Hotels, Blog, Eco-friendly Thatch, Thatch Roofing, Why Endureed?|

Green building is a term to describe sustainable building practices. Green builders use healthier more resource-efficient models of construction and renovation. It's a more environmentally friendly practice that expands and compliments traditional building design. It's also sometimes known as high performance building. Hotels and resorts built using green building principals [...]

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