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Most people considering natural thatch roof costs know that the initial cost isn’t the actual issue. At first, thatch roof cost considerations seem inconsequential, but with only a little digging, people realize thatched roof costs are continual. Continually, thatched roof costs compound with regular fireproofing applications, pest control, re-thatching, netting, and other maintenance. People realize right away that low natural thatched roof costs don’t reflect their actual financial investment.
Thatch roof supplies fill nearly endless needs. From indoor umbrella tables to outdoor gazebos to homes to resorts, thatch roof supplies meet many needs. If you’re looking for thatch roof supplies that actually last, you’ve found just the right web page. Our thatch roof supplies outperform the competition in fire safety tests, durability, UV protection, and realism.
Are you planning to install a DIY gazebo? Obviously, the easiest way to set your DIY gazebo apart from prefab gazebos is by roofing it with thatching. But what thatching works best for a DIY gazebo project? Well, Endureed is one of the easiest roofing products to install for DIY gazebos. Hands down. It lays much easier than thatch rolls. Plus, it lasts much longer than thatch rolls. The structural parts roof of your gazebo could last literally decades if topped with Endureed synthetic thatch. Our thatch is made to last.
Have you noticed those black stains on shingles? It’s actually an airborne algae-like fungus that feeds on people’s asphalt shingles. It’s considered a very hearty strain of blue-green algae known as gloeocapsa magma. It actually feeds on the limestone in these shingles! It just travels through the air, lands on roof tops, and eats the limestone in the shingles. It’s because today’s typical shingles contain a lot of crushed limestone. The limestone is in the granules that provide UV protection for the shingle.
European landscaping is a perfect compliment to a Somerset synthetic thatch roof. Carry on the ambiance of the quintessential English cottage by incorporating the feel of bygone days into your own landscaping.
If you’re in a hurricane-prone area, asphalt shingling might not provide you the best protection from the elements. Did you know that asphalt shingling is susceptible to high winds common in hurricanes and tropical storms? No roof is completely resistant to hurricanes, obviously. Yet, we offer a roofing solution that is highly resistant to high winds and strong storms.
The latest California solar power law requires all new homes to have solar power. The Energy Commission estimates that based on a 30-year mortgage, the law will increase the average mortgage payment by about $40 bucks. Still, at the same time, it would save the average California homeowner about $80 in energy bills, according to The New York Times.
An insurance company in Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa cautions homeowners about some dangers of natural thatched roofs. The Hollard Insurance Company wrote a thought-provoking blog post highlighting some concerns about natural thatched roofs people often don’t consider. Their focus was on thatched roofs and fire. A consumer asked if thatched roof buildings are insurable in that region of South Africa. The answer: Mostly likely, if you jump through all of the hoops to ensure the building is as safe as can be.
