Why Faux Thatch Roofs with Lesser Guarantees Can Be Risky for Your Business
Faux thatch roof systems have become commonplace, particularly at tourist destinations and hospitality spaces. Offering very little maintenance requirements, greater longevity, simple installation, and better ROI, these roofs are favourable to business investors 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 property owners, it is imperative to focus on acquiring reliable and certified roofing 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.
Businesses must be cautious about vendors providing synthetic thatch roofs at low costs but with limited guarantees. Here's 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. Replacing worn thatch involves removing the old one and mounting a new layer over the base. Any missed screw holes during installation could cause water entry, causing moisture damage and increasing expenses. Additionally, breezes can infiltrate weak points. Ignoring such problems can disappoint customers, impact your goodwill, and potentially reduce revenue.
Compromised Structural Integrity
A brief coverage period suggests more frequent replacements, leading to an accumulation of drilled points in your roof foundation. Over time, this can undermine the strength, potentially leading to major restoration or costly replacements. Continuing with a weakened structure poses safety concerns, as guests may be reluctant to rest or relax under a thatch roof supported by a fragile frame, worrying about its safety.
Inferior Raw Materials
In order to compensate for the lower retail cost 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 plastic thatch panels, 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 lack any legal validity. If any performance problems arise, you may end up without Synthetic Thatch Roof support.
WinRoyal—A Brand That Stands by Its Word
WinRoyal, on the other hand, offers 20 years’ 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 final transaction represents the beginning of a lasting customer relationship. We emphasise our mission to making superb quality products that last for years to come and enhance client confidence.