8 01, 2018

What Is High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), And Why Is It Durable Thatched Roofing?

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) makes a durable, synthetic thatch roofing material. For example, our Viva Series synthetic palm thatch roofing product is made of HDPE. So, Viva roofing products withstand long-term UV exposure, fire and storms. Plus, it passes the ASTM D3161 100 mph wind tests with no netting installed for protection. [...]

8 01, 2018

Why We Suggest SOPREMA Underlayment For Our Synthetic Thatch

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch, Uncategorized|

Endureed suggests SOPREMA roofing underlayment beneath our synthetic thatch. Of course, you can use whatever waterproofing membrane you choose, but we suggest SOPREMA. See, we love the self-adhering waterproofing underlayment for a few reasons. First, it's easy to install. Next, it has an excellent warranty and competitive pricing. Lastly, it [...]

5 01, 2018

Installation Tips: What Eave Type Works With A Somerset Roof?

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Somerset synthetic thatch works best with an eave wadd. This thatch, part of our Regions' Series, has a gorgeous tapered shingle. Also, its slightly weathered coloration looks like the coloring of hand-trimmed European thatching. Together, the design brings to life the feeling of a rooftop on a quintessential European cottage. While thatching and [...]

1 01, 2018

What Is The Best Synthetic Thatch To Use On A Resort Structure?

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Benefits to Architects, Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

We genuinely believe that our thatch is the best thatch to use if you are roofing a resort structure. No other product matches the durability and quality of Endureed’s artificial thatch. We offer a 20-year warranty against rot, decay, color-fade, and UV degradation. Endureed will have you covered against hurricane-force winds, wind-driven [...]

31 12, 2017

Can You Use Synthetic Thatch On A Single Family Home?

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Most of our clients purchase our synthetic thatch for businesses. For example, our thatch sits atop structures at zoos, theme parks, and resorts. If you dream of a synthetic thatched roof home though, you are not alone. Yes, you can use our synthetic thatch to roof a single family home. [...]

28 12, 2017

What Is UV Degradation And How Does It Affect Synthetic Thatch Roofs?

2025-07-25T23:07:33-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Necker-island-bali-2-1024x753 UV degradation usually comes from sunlight exposure. See, it refers to the cracking or breaking down of materials exposed to ultraviolet radiation. When materials absorb ultraviolet radiation energy from the sun, sometimes the bonds holding the material together break down. So, polymer chains exposed to UV radiation sometimes lose [...]

21 12, 2017

INSTALLATION TIPS: WHAT EAVE TYPE WORKS WITH A KILIMANJARO ROOF?

2025-07-25T23:07:34-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Kilimanjaro synthetic thatch works well with an eave wadd. Part of our Regions' Series, it boasts a heavier reed texture. Kilimanjaro is made with a stunning color blend. This product has the look and feel of traditional weathered, African cape reed. This type of grass can be found on traditional thatched roofs [...]

19 12, 2017

Get A Thatched Roof With No Worries Over Pest Infestation

2025-07-25T23:07:34-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

People with natural thatch roofs worry about pest infestation. It's an unfortunate problem that comes with natural thatch roofs. And it's a problem you won't have with an Endureed roof! Imagine owning a restaurant, hotel, or other business and worrying about birds pulling away pieces of your roof. Magpies, jays, and [...]

18 12, 2017

Installation Tips: What Eave Types Work With A Capetown Roof?

2025-07-25T23:07:34-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Capetown synthetic thatch works well with eave wadd, island eaves or built-up eaves. This thatch, part of our Regions' Series, has a gorgeous trimmed, coarsely textured appearance. Capetown is made with a longer reed. This product has the look and feel of African Yellow Grass. This type of grass is also called "Cape [...]

15 12, 2017

Installation Tips: What Eave Types Work With A Kona Roof?

2025-07-25T23:07:34-04:00By |Blog, Plastic Thatch, Synthetic Thatch|

Kona synthetic thatch works well with eave wadd, island eaves or built-up eaves. Kona, part of our Regions' Series, has the appearance of Hawaiian Pili Grass and Asian Alang-Alang grass thatching. You can install it on the following roof types: Valley, Shed, Hip, Gable, Cone, or Compound curve. You can install Kona synthetic [...]

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