Exploring Why Synthetic Thatch Roofs with Shorter Coverage Periods Can Spell Trouble for Your Establishment
Synthetic thatch roofs have become highly sought-after, particularly at leisure locations and recreational hotspots. Offering low maintenance requirements, long-lasting durability, straightforward setup, and improved value for money, these roofs are appealing to project owners who choose them instead of natural thatch. Whether gracing coastal cottages, elevating leisure parks, complementing scenic environments, or completing high-end properties, synthetic thatch roofs are undeniably leaving their imprint.
While adopting synthetic roofing may be a smart choice for resort operators, it is essential to focus on acquiring genuine, premium-grade materials with long-term guarantees. The practice of attracting buyers through cheap pricing is a longstanding tradition in the business world, and the thatching trade is no different.
You should avoid manufacturers offering synthetic thatch roofs at cheap deals but with reduced coverage periods. Below is how your business, and potentially your public image, can take a hit when you invest in an faux thatch roof with a limited warranty:
Keep an Eye on Roof Leaks
A shorter guarantee implies that the grade of materials is substandard, demanding recurring fixes. Installing the new thatch involves dismantling previous layers and fixing fresh thatch onto the frame. Any improperly sealed spots during installation could lead to leaks, causing roofing failures and causing financial strain. Additionally, strong gusts can penetrate through holes. Leaving them unattended can frustrate visitors, harm your credibility, and cause financial losses.
Structural Weakness
A brief coverage period indicates ongoing replacement cycles, leading to an accumulation of drilled points in your roof foundation. Over time, this can damage the frame, potentially leading to major restoration or costly replacements. Continuing with a weakened structure poses hazards, as customers might hesitate to sit beneath a thatch roof supported by a unstable base, concerned about falling debris.
Low-Grade Components
In order to balance the smaller profit margin and tight margins, vendors may use second-hand waste that are foreign rejects. As a result, inferior compounds are often used for producing artificial thatch roofs, leading to inconsistent durability and decreased longevity. Ultimately, this can affect your bottom line of your venture.
False Claims Without Commitment
Sellers with limited coverage often skip documentation to sidestep liability. At best, they might verbally convince clients to customers before the sale, which offer no legal backing. 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’ Artificial Thatch Roof explicit written warranty for all its faux thatch systems!
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 project indicates the beginning of a sustainable client partnership. We emphasise our mission to crafting high-performance roofing that last for years to come and create value for our customers.