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Endureed’s Kilimanjaro synthetic thatch roof product was designed to replicate traditional cape reed roofs found in the East African country of Tanzania.
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 buildings. Pests love thatch. If it’s done properly, it’s warm and dry. It’s the perfect place for a nest. Natural thatch experts report that thatch pests include animals, birds and insects.
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.
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.
Businesses must follow local, state, and federal regulations – not just in the U.S., but in countries abroad, as well.
The National Society of Master Thatchers, a UK-based organization, reports that building owners sometimes become disillusioned with natural thatch roofs that begin to look untidy.
Earlier this month, an Irish newspaper featured an article about a pub in Drogheda – one of the oldest towns in the country – that needed repairs to its natural thatch roof. This wouldn’t ordinarily be news, but it turns out that the building needs significant structural repairs because the structure’s natural thatch roof needs to dry out. Members of the community, including Councillor Paul Bell, expressed frustration that restorations won’t even begin until next year.
Bali synthetic thatch is a gorgeous, grass-style thatch with loosely tapered shingles that’s designed to mimic east Asia grass thatching.
