Natural thatch roofing exists since long time ago in human being's history, it is a traditional form of roofing that has some disadvantages to consider:

Vulnerable to weather:

Thatched roofs are easily affected by climate, such as wind and rain, sun and rain, etc., and are easily damaged and aged. Strong wind and heavy raining may cause leakage seriously. And the natural thatch roof will have short lifespan in harsh weather, especially in tropical countries such as Southeast Asia, Pacific countries.

Easy to cause fire:

Thatched roofs are easy to cause fire. Once a fire breaks out, it is difficult to control and extinguish it, causing great harm to the house and the surrounding environment. This kind of disasters always happen in many countries globally, and it is a very common reason for people to look for fire rate synthetic thatch roof.

Easy to breed insects:

Thatched roofs are easy to breed insects, such as ants, snakes, mice, etc., which have a certain impact on human life and health.

Require special expertise for installation:

Natural thatch roof is thick and heavy, and it is easily impacted for harsh weather, insects, fungi, etc. As the natural thatch roofing is thick and heavy, if the installation team does not have enough experience, there will be lots of issues after installation, leakage will be a potential issue too.

High maintenance cost:

The maintenance cost of thatched roof is high, and it needs to be repaired and replaced frequently, especially in extreme weather, such as typhoon, rainstorm, etc., the maintenance is more difficult.

Poor thermal insulation effect:

The thermal insulation effect of thatched roof is poor. In summer, it is easy to be exposed to sunlight, and the temperature inside the house is high. And in the rainy weather in summer, it will absorb water and make people feels very uncomfortable as the high humidity. In winter, it is also vulnerable to wind and rain, and the temperature is low.

It should be noted that the natural thatched roof also has its unique advantages, such as aesthetics, environmental protection, etc., and it still has certain application prospects for some specific buildings and regions. Synthetic thatch is an alternative roofing solution to natural thatch. With synthetic thatch roofing, you can fully bring out the beauty of natural thatch. You don't have to worry about the risk of fire, bad weather conditions, pest infestation or any maintenance costs. High-quality synthetic thatch roofing can be made from PE, nylon, and aluminum alloy materials with the durability of a commercial-grade building product, so your roof will last longer without damage over time.