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Reasons Why Synthetic Thatch Roofs with Shorter Coverage Periods Can Cause Problems for Your Company
Synthetic thatch roofs have become highly sought-after, particularly at holiday attractions and recreational hotspots. Offering low maintenance requirements, prolonged service life, straightforward setup, and improved value for money, these roofs are appealing to project owners who prefer them over natural thatch. Whether gracing coastal cottages, adding charm to themed venues, complementing scenic environments, or completing high-end properties, synthetic thatch roofs are leaving an enduring impression.
While adopting synthetic roofing may be a progressive choice for resort operators, it is vital to ensure you buy genuine, premium-grade materials with extensive warranties. The tactic of luring customers with low prices is a common 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 shorter warranties. Let’s explore how your property, and potentially your customer trust, can face trouble when you choose an artificial thatch roof with a smaller assurance period:
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 taking off existing thatch and replacing it on the support system. Any unsealed joints during installation could trigger moisture issues, causing waterproofing problems and raising long-term costs. Additionally, wind can cause air to seep in. Failing to address them can affect user comfort, damage the brand's reputation, and lower sales.
Weakened Framework
A reduced assurance term implies repetitive roof changes, leading to an build-up of fastener marks in your underlying system. Over time, this can weaken the support frame, potentially requiring repairs or full replacements. Using a compromised frame poses hazards, as visitors could fear to spend time under a thatch roof supported by a unstable base, concerned about falling debris.
Low-Grade Components
In order to balance the smaller profit margin and tight margins, vendors may use second-hand waste that are imported discards. As a result, inferior compounds are often used for producing artificial thatch roofs, leading to unsatisfactory performance and decreased longevity. Ultimately, this can damage your operational returns of your venture.
Empty Assurances and No Accountability
Manufacturers of products with reduced warranty terms often refuse formal guarantees to avoid legal obligations. At best, they might verbally convince clients to customers before the sale, which cannot be upheld in disputes. If any post-sales issues arise, you may be left helpless.
WinRoyal’s Strong Warranty Promise
WinRoyal, on the other hand, provides a clear 20-year written guarantee for all its durable synthetic roof panels!
To illustrate the point, consider this practical example: the first Synthetic Thatch Roof we installed at Synthetic Thatch Roof Alibaug around fourteen years prior at one of our client’s sites is still perfectly intact, even to this day!
For us at WinRoyal, the moment of purchase marks the start of a continued collaboration. We reiterate our commitment to producing long-lasting materials that offer consistent reliability and deliver satisfaction.