Why Synthetic Thatch Roofs with Limited Guarantees Can Lead to Issues for Your Establishment
Modern synthetic thatching have become commonplace, particularly at leisure locations and resort zones. Offering very little maintenance requirements, long-lasting durability, ease of installation, and better ROI, these roofs are appealing to business investors who choose them instead of natural thatch. Whether used for seaside huts, enhancing theme parks, complementing scenic environments, or fitting private retreats, synthetic thatch roofs are leaving an enduring impression.
While opting for artificial thatch may be a progressive choice for business owners, it is vital to focus on acquiring authentic, high-quality products with long-term guarantees. The trend of tempting customers using discounts is a longstanding tradition in the business world, and the artificial thatch industry is no different.
Businesses must be cautious about manufacturers promoting synthetic thatch roofs at low costs but with reduced coverage periods. Here’s why your project, and potentially your customer trust, can take a hit when you opt for an artificial roof covering with a restricted coverage:
Water Seepage Can Become a Nightmare
A restricted coverage indicates that the durability of the product is below par, needing regular repair. Installing the new thatch involves dismantling previous layers and mounting a new layer over the base. Any missed screw holes during installation could cause water entry, causing waterproofing problems and raising long-term costs. Additionally, air gaps allow wind to pass through. Neglecting these issues can disappoint customers, tarnish your brand image, and affect profitability.
Structural Weakness
A brief coverage period indicates regular refurbishments, leading to an build-up of fastener marks in your underlying system. Over time, this can damage the frame, potentially requiring repairs or costly replacements. Leaving it unrepaired poses safety concerns, as customers might hesitate to stay near a thatch roof supported by a fragile frame, concerned about falling debris.
Substandard Material
In order to offset the smaller profit margin and thin profitability, manufacturers prefer recycled materials that are essentially waste discarded by other countries. As a result, inferior compounds are often used for producing synthetic roofing systems, leading to early deterioration and weak resistance to elements. Ultimately, this can hurt your profitability of your property.
Verbal Guarantees with No Value
Producers with lesser warranties often refuse formal guarantees to bypass accountability. At best, they might verbally convince clients 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 premium artificial roofing products!
To illustrate the point, consider this practical example: the first Synthetic Thatch Roof we installed at Artificial Thatch Roof Alibaug over a decade ago at one of our client’s sites is just as good as new, even to this day!
For us at WinRoyal, the completion of a project symbolises the onset of a continued collaboration. We emphasise our mission to creating superior solutions that last for years to come and deliver satisfaction.