Why Faux Thatch Roofs with Limited Coverage Periods Can Spell Trouble for Your Establishment
Synthetic thatch roofs have become widely popular, particularly at holiday attractions and resort zones. Offering minimal upkeep 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 leaving an enduring impression.
While adopting synthetic roofing may be a smart choice for resort operators, it is essential to ensure you buy genuine, premium-grade materials with long-term guarantees. The practice of luring customers with low prices is a age-old tradition in the business world, and the faux roofing market is no different.
Businesses must be cautious about vendors offering synthetic thatch roofs at low costs but with limited guarantees. Here's how your brand, and potentially your public image, can suffer when you go for an synthetic roofing system with a limited warranty:
Water Seepage Can Become a Nightmare
A shorter guarantee implies that the roofing quality is poor, needing regular repair. Adding new roofing layers involves taking off existing thatch and securing the new roofing over the support structure. Any loose fittings during installation could lead to leaks, causing dampness and causing financial strain. Additionally, air gaps allow wind to pass through. Leaving them unattended can upset guests, tarnish your brand image, and affect profitability.
Structural Weakness
A limited guarantee 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 danger, 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, cheap inputs are often applied to create faux thatch covers, leading to early deterioration and weak resistance to elements. Ultimately, this can negatively impact the financial performance of your property.
False Claims Without Commitment
Producers with lesser warranties often skip documentation to evade responsibility. At best, they might make spoken promises to customers before the sale, which offer no legal backing. If any quality disputes arise, you may find yourself without any recourse.
WinRoyal: A Written Commitment that Carries Real Weightage
WinRoyal, on the other hand, gives a two-decade documented warranty for all its premium artificial roofing products!
To illustrate the point, consider this genuine case: the first Synthetic Thatch Roof we installed at Alibaug fourteen years ago at one of our client’s sites is just as good as new, even to this day!
For us at WinRoyal, the closing of a sale symbolises the onset of a mutually fruitful and long-lasting relationship. We stand firm in our promise to creating superior Artificial Thatch Roof solutions that stand the test of time and add business worth.