Reasons Why Faux Thatch Roofs with Lesser Guarantees Can Be Risky for Your Business
Faux thatch roof systems have become increasingly prevalent, particularly at resorts and hospitality spaces. Offering very little maintenance requirements, greater longevity, simple installation, and better ROI, these roofs are attractive to property developers who select them rather than natural thatch. Whether beautifying beach cafés, enhancing theme parks, accenting luxury landscapes, or fitting private retreats, synthetic thatch roofs are making a lasting mark.
While choosing synthetic thatch may be a forward-thinking choice for business owners, it is imperative to focus on acquiring reliable and certified roofing with solid coverage. The trend of attracting buyers through cheap pricing is a longstanding tradition in the business world, and the thatching trade is no different.
You should avoid vendors offering synthetic thatch roofs at cheap deals but with reduced coverage periods. Below is how your brand, and potentially your public image, can suffer when you go for an synthetic roofing system with a smaller assurance period:
Water Seepage Can Become a Nightmare
A limited warranty often means that the quality of the thatching is below par, needing regular repair. Adding new roofing layers involves taking off existing thatch and replacing it on the support system. Any unsealed joints during installation could cause water entry, causing waterproofing problems and increasing expenses. Additionally, wind can cause air to seep in. Ignoring such problems can disappoint customers, damage the brand's reputation, and lower sales.
Weakened Framework
A reduced assurance term implies repetitive roof changes, leading to an build-up of fastener marks in your underlying system. Over time, this can weaken the support frame, potentially requiring repairs or full replacements. Using a compromised frame poses hazards, as customers might hesitate to sit beneath a thatch roof supported by a weak foundation, concerned about falling debris.
Low-Grade Components
In order to balance the lower retail cost and minimal returns, some producers resort to reprocessed plastics that are foreign rejects. As a result, low-quality materials are often incorporated into plastic thatch panels, leading to reduced strength and poor structural reliability. Ultimately, this can affect your bottom line of your resort.
Just Hollow Promises…
Vendors with limited coverage often avoid giving written assurances to avoid legal obligations. At best, they might verbally convince clients to customers before the sale, which hold no enforceable value. If any post-sales issues arise, you may have no resolution path.
WinRoyal’s Strong Warranty Promise
WinRoyal, on the other hand, provides a clear 20-year written guarantee for all its durable synthetic roof panels!
To illustrate the point, consider this practical example: 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 project indicates the beginning of a sustainable client partnership. Synthetic Thatch Roof We emphasise our mission to crafting high-performance roofing that last for years to come and enhance client confidence.