Exploring Why Artificial Thatch Roofs with Limited Warranties Can Spell Trouble for Your Venture
Modern synthetic thatching have become highly sought-after, particularly at resorts and recreational hotspots. Offering very little maintenance requirements, prolonged service life, ease of installation, and improved value for money, these roofs are appealing to project owners who prefer them over natural thatch. Whether used for seaside huts, adding charm to themed venues, enhancing curated gardens, or gracing private villas, synthetic thatch roofs are leaving an enduring impression.
While opting for artificial thatch may be a smart choice for property owners, it is vital to prioritise purchasing authentic, high-quality products with comprehensive protection. The trend of attracting buyers through cheap pricing is a common tradition in the business world, and the artificial thatch industry is no different.
Customers should avoid manufacturers promoting synthetic thatch roofs at tempting prices but with reduced coverage periods. Here's how your brand, and potentially your customer trust, can be at risk when you opt for an faux thatch roof with a limited warranty:
Water Seepage Can Become a Nightmare
A limited warranty implies that the roofing quality is poor, leading to repeated maintenance. Adding new roofing layers involves stripping old material and fixing fresh thatch onto the frame. Any unsealed joints during installation could result in seepage, causing waterproofing problems and increasing expenses. Additionally, air gaps allow wind to pass through. Failing to address them can frustrate visitors, damage the brand's reputation, and affect profitability.
Structural Weakness
A limited guarantee suggests regular refurbishments, leading to an build-up of fastener marks in your support frame. Over time, this can damage the frame, potentially causing the need for reinforcement or complete overhauls. Using a compromised frame poses risks, as people may avoid to rest or relax under a thatch roof supported by a unstable base, especially during heavy winds or storms.
Inferior Raw Materials
In order to compensate for the smaller profit margin and tight margins, manufacturers prefer recycled materials that are foreign rejects. As a result, inferior compounds are often applied to create faux thatch covers, leading to inconsistent durability and reduced strength or stability. Ultimately, this can negatively impact the financial performance of your business.
Just Hollow Promises…
Manufacturers of products with lesser warranties often refrain from providing written commitments to sidestep liability. At best, they might verbally convince clients to customers before the sale, which cannot be upheld in disputes. If any quality disputes arise, you may end up without support.
WinRoyal—A Brand That Stands by Its Word
WinRoyal, Artificial Thatch Roof on the other hand, provides a clear 20-year written guarantee for all its synthetic thatch roofs!
To illustrate the point, consider this true instance: the first Synthetic Thatch Roof we installed at Alibaug 14 years back at one of our client’s sites is in pristine condition, even to this day!
For us at WinRoyal, the final transaction represents the beginning of a lasting customer relationship. We emphasise our mission to crafting high-performance roofing that last for years to come and create value for our customers.