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Thatched roof barns and farm buildings have been a visually appealing part of what is now the United Kingdom for at least a millennium. Builders in bygone Britain, Ireland and Scotland used grasses that were readily available along the countryside. Eventually, this craft began to fall to the wayside though. Modern needs and issues made thatched roof barns increasingly less of an option.
Most contractors consider Endureed synthetic thatch the best synthetic thatch in the world. We’re grateful when these compliments are left for us in reviews, of course. Why do contractors love our products so much? That’s easy: Results from independent testing agencies consistently prove that our products are superior. Still, there are several factors that make our products superior to many other similar products on the market.
Endureed customers don’t have to worry about thatch slippage. Just because our roofs look identical to natural thatched roofs doesn’t mean they share the same problems. One of the major problems that can come up with a natural thatch roof is slippage. The thatch will actually slip out of place.
Some people don’t realize how important thatch compaction is when considering natural thatched roofs. Inexperienced thatchers sometimes don’t compact thatch properly. Homeowners and business owners expect a nicely thatch roof, but due to the craftsmanship required for a good naturally thatched roof and the lack of available thatchers, some people experience a huge let down.
One problem with naturally thatched roofs is a tendency for thatched valley sections to leak. Valley sections on thatched roof houses generally don’t leak at first. Even when natural thatch isn’t fitted correctly, these sections usually don’t leak at first.
When you choose natural thatch for your roofing project, you might have to forgo the wood burner. This is unfortunate, because people who love the look of a thatched roof often also appreciate wood burners. Still, natural thatch installers generally recommend that their clients check with their insurance company before installing a wood burner.
Endureed’s synthetic thatch roofing material outperforms many other roofing systems when it comes to retaining its original color. Our synthetic thatch has been time-tested. The color will not fade, at least for decades to come. We put great effort into making the most authentic looking synthetic thatch. We realize that authentic color is something of critical importance to our customers.
One of our most frequently asked questions is, “How do I buy your synthetic thatch roof products?” Endureed ships the Regions synthetic thatch series directly from our U.S. office to the customer. We sell to customers around the world directly.
