Why Synthetic Thatch Roofs with Shorter Coverage Periods Can Lead to Issues for Your Venture
Faux thatch roof systems have become increasingly prevalent, particularly at resorts and resort zones. Offering easy care requirements, extended lifespan, straightforward setup, and improved value for money, these roofs are preferred to project owners who prefer them over natural thatch. Whether used for seaside huts, elevating leisure parks, complementing scenic environments, or completing high-end properties, synthetic thatch roofs are leaving an enduring impression.
While adopting synthetic roofing may be a smart choice for resort operators, it is vital to ensure you buy genuine, premium-grade materials with extensive warranties. The tactic of tempting customers using discounts is a common tradition in the business world, and the artificial thatch industry is no different.
It’s best to steer clear of market players promoting synthetic thatch roofs at bargain rates but with shorter warranties. Let’s explore how your property, and potentially your customer trust, can face trouble when you choose an artificial thatch roof with a restricted coverage:
Be Cautious of Leakage Issues
A limited warranty often means that the quality of the thatching is below par, requiring frequent replacement. Adding new roofing layers involves taking off existing thatch and replacing it on the support system. Any unsealed joints during installation could trigger moisture issues, causing waterproofing problems and raising long-term costs. Additionally, wind can cause air to seep in. Failing to address them can affect user comfort, tarnish your brand image, and affect profitability.
Support Structure Concerns
A shorter warranty signals regular refurbishments, leading to an increase in the number of screw holes in your support frame. Over time, this can undermine the strength, potentially demanding expensive fixes or complete overhauls. Ignoring wear and tear poses safety concerns, as guests may be reluctant to rest or relax under a thatch roof supported by a fragile frame, fearing instability or collapse.
Substandard Material
In order to offset the reduced selling price and narrow profit margins, manufacturers prefer recycled materials that are essentially waste discarded by other countries. As a result, low-quality materials are often incorporated into faux thatch covers, leading to reduced strength and weak resistance to elements. Ultimately, this can hurt your profitability of your business.
Verbal Guarantees with No Value
Sellers with shorter guarantees often refrain from providing written commitments to sidestep liability. At best, they might give informal commitments to customers before the sale, which hold no enforceable value. If any performance problems arise, you may end up without support.
WinRoyal—A Brand That Stands by Its Word
WinRoyal, on the other hand, offers 20 years’ explicit written warranty for all its durable synthetic roof panels!
To illustrate the point, consider this real-life scenario: the first Synthetic Thatch Roof we installed at Alibaug over a decade ago at one of our client’s sites is as intact as brand new, even to this day!
For us at WinRoyal, the completion of a Synthetic Thatch Roof project indicates the beginning of a sustainable client partnership. We reiterate our commitment to producing long-lasting materials that offer consistent reliability and create value for our customers.