Reasons 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 low maintenance requirements, prolonged service life, hassle-free fitting, and improved value for money, these roofs are preferred to project owners who prefer them over natural thatch. Whether used for seaside huts, adding charm to themed venues, complementing scenic environments, or completing high-end properties, synthetic thatch roofs are leaving an enduring impression.
While selecting faux thatch may be a progressive choice for entrepreneurs, it is vital to prioritise purchasing authentic, high-quality products with comprehensive protection. The habit of drawing clients with bargain rates is a old tradition in the business world, and the synthetic roofing sector is no different.
Customers should avoid manufacturers selling synthetic thatch roofs at tempting prices but with minimal assurance. Here’s why your business, and potentially your market credibility, can take a hit when you opt for an faux thatch roof with a limited warranty:
Keep an Eye on Roof Leaks
A shorter guarantee implies that the grade of materials is substandard, demanding recurring fixes. Installing the new thatch involves dismantling previous layers and securing the new roofing over the support structure. Any loose fittings during installation could trigger moisture issues, causing dampness and causing financial strain. Additionally, air gaps allow wind to pass through. Failing to address them can upset guests, tarnish your brand image, and affect profitability.
Support Structure Concerns
Synthetic Thatch RoofA shorter warranty signals regular refurbishments, leading to an excessive structural punctures in your base structure. Over time, this can weaken the support frame, potentially causing the need for reinforcement or full replacements. Leaving it unrepaired poses risks, as visitors could fear to spend time under a thatch roof supported by a unstable base, especially during heavy winds or storms.
Compromised Manufacturing Quality
In order to balance the smaller profit margin and tight margins, vendors may use second-hand waste that are foreign rejects. As a result, inferior compounds are often utilised in making artificial thatch roofs, leading to inconsistent durability and poor structural reliability. Ultimately, this can affect your bottom line of your resort.
Just Hollow Promises…
Vendors with limited coverage often avoid giving written assurances to sidestep liability. At best, they might give informal commitments to customers before the sale, which hold no enforceable value. If any performance problems arise, you may have no resolution path.
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 completion of a project represents the beginning of a lasting customer relationship. We emphasise our mission to crafting high-performance roofing that last for years to come and enhance client confidence.