Why Faux Thatch Roofs with Limited Guarantees Can Be Risky for Your Business
Faux thatch roof systems have become commonplace, particularly at tourist destinations and entertainment venues. Offering very little maintenance requirements, greater longevity, hassle-free fitting, and enhanced return on investment, these roofs are attractive to property developers who choose them instead of natural thatch. Whether gracing coastal cottages, elevating leisure parks, complementing scenic environments, or gracing private villas, 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 extensive warranties. The tactic of luring customers with low prices is a age-old tradition in the business world, and the faux roofing market is no different.
It’s best to steer clear of market players 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 reduced assurance suggests 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 result in seepage, causing moisture damage and increasing expenses. Additionally, breezes can infiltrate weak points. Neglecting these issues 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 complete overhauls. 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, cheap inputs are often incorporated into faux thatch covers, leading to early deterioration and weak resistance to elements. Ultimately, this can negatively impact the financial performance of your property.
Verbal Guarantees with No Value
Sellers 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, Artificial Thatch Roof 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 solutions that stand the test of time and add business worth.