Insider's Guide To Synthetic Thatch

Insider's Guide to Synthetic ThatchDid you know that the majority of synthetic thatch on the market today ismade out of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)? If you're considering using syntheticthatch made out of PVC, here's what you have to know:PVC is toxic: PVC has been proven to inhibit blood clotting and cause lungand kidney irritation PVC has been linked to liver damage and respiratory tractirritation PVC has been proven to debilitate the Central NervousSystem PVC has been linked to cause birth defects, and reproductiveproblems in adults PVC is thought to cause changes in bones and lead to musclepain PVC has been linked to development of liver cancer Some manufacturers still use the toxic metal, Cadmium, toslow down the degradation of PVC products, especially incountries like China, which depend on cheap product exportsto compete in the global economyUnfortunately, many consumers don't realize the health hazards PVC can

cause as it accumulates in the body over time, as they breathe in vaporsreleased by products containing this substance.Even worse, some manufacturers mislead consumers by claiming thatonly factory workers are at risk of developing health problems, and thatthe average consumer has nothing to worry about.But the idea that the average consumer is safe is simply not true. The factis; PVC poses such serious health hazards that; Over 150 communities in Europe already took steps to phase outand ban the use of PVC in public buildings. Sweden banned all PVC products outright in 1995 – not just buildingmaterials. 60 Cities in Spain pushed to be declared PVC-free. 274 Communities in Germany have enacted restrictions againstPVC. PVC packaging has been banned in Spain, Canada, Czech Republicand South KoreaAlternatives to PVC Synthetic ThatchAt Fiber Roofing CC, we began exploring the synthetic thatch market in2004, when some of our customers in harsh weather climates requestednatural thatch alternatives that could withstand harsh winds, rapidchanges in temperature, and heavy rains and high humidity.We knew from the start that PVC thatching wouldn't work. Besidespotential health hazards, here are a few other reasons we stayed awayfrom using PVC: PVC is not meant to be exposed to UV radiation from the sun – theintense heat causes rapid degradation of the PVC thatch, andreleases toxic fumes PVC synthetic thatch is a very unrealistic imitation of the "real thing"

meant as props for theatre and TV shows – not for use on realresorts and hotels PVC thatch colours fade quickly in the sun, creating a drab, uglyappearance Thatch imitation products from mass manufacturers, like those inChina, are a dime a dozen, but unfortunately very poor quality –often the natural thatch outlast the Chinese synthetic products dueto the poor qualitySo, we developed an alternative to PVC thatch: ourProprietary FiberThatch TechnologyFiberThatch Technology is our proprietary technique and ingredientblend for making non-toxic, synthetic thatch that is GUARANTEED to lastfor at least 20 years.This is a highly realistic alternative to natural thatch, that uses absolutelyNO PVC, and we GUARANTEE it for an entire 20 years.No other synthetic thatch manufacturer in the world can even comeclose to the quality and confidence we have in our FiberThatchTechnology.But don't take our word for it – do your own research.If you're considering a synthetic thatch product, hereare some helpful questions to ask your supplier:

SuggestedQuestions toask yoursupplierDo you haveany customerswho've usedyour syntheticthatch for atleast 10 years,who willconfirm thequality of yourproduct?Do you haveanywarrantieson yourproducts?What material isthe syntheticthatch that youmanufacturemade from?FiberThatch TechnologyOthers(Available exclusively fromFiberRoofing CC)Yes. Fiber Roofing has successfully usedFiberThatch Technology to complete morethatch turnkey projects globally than anyother company in our field. Visit:fiberthatch.com for more details, and checkout the list at the end of this report withspecific projects we've completed.Very few competitorsactually have even onesuccessful project undertheir belt. Often photosof real thatch are usedinstead of their actualsynthetic product, orphotos of othercompanies' projects arestolen over the internet,just to close a sale.Yes. Fiber Roofing CC has a comprehensive 20year warranty on all our synthetic thatchsystems and will provide a written warranty aspart of the purchase agreement. We'veinstalled products made with our FiberThatchTechnology in some of the most exclusiveresorts in the world – their lawyers wouldn'thave let us through the door if our 20 yearguarantee wasn't ironclad.Some may provide awarranty, but is thewarranty worthanything? We have alsoseen warranties thatguarantee 90%colorfastness – but it'sthe 90% that is NOTexposed to the sun! Theydo this because there'sno way to prevent PVCfrom fading. So studythe warranty carefully!SOME COMPANIES USEDPVC THAT HAS BEENBANNED BY HUNDREDSOF COMMUNITIES INEUROPE, ANDCOMPLETELYOUTLAWED IN SOMECOUNTRIES. Othercompanies use a lowquality UV stabilizer orno UV stabilizer at all. Sowhat you get is asynthetic thatch thatfades quickly, and needsto be replaced in just afew years.The main ingredient in our FiberThatch blenduses HDPE (high-density polyethylenematerial), which is 100% recyclable, non toxic,safe, U/V stable and color-fast. It ismaintenance and pest free and is visuallystunning.WE DO NOT USE PVC!!!!!!But the key to FiberThatch Technology isn'tjust about the materials we use, but thespecific layering and shaping process thatcreates such stunningly realistic syntheticthatch tiles. No one else in the industry hasthe know-how to do this with such detail.

Are youexclusively adedicated roofingmanufacturer orsupplyingcompany, or doyou have otherlines of businessas well?Fiber Roofing CC has been installing andperfecting FiberThatch Technology productsfor nearly 20 years. We've installed syntheticthatched roofs on all continents, for hundredsof clients. We focus strictly on roofingmaterials and directly-related structures likegazebos and huts.Does yoursynthetic thatchhave a consistentquality?Yes. Fiber Roofing CC, the developer ofFiberThatch Technology has been in businessfor 20 years, with a focus on manufacturingthatched roofs and supporting structures. Wedon't have other business lines, so if we didn'tproduce consistent quality, we wouldn't havelasted this long in the business, and wouldn'thave all our references from satisfied clients.Will there beback-up providedby you the seller?If not by whom?We are more than prepared to send one ofour highly trained technicians to your locationto train your staff once your order has beendelivered. We can also send our installationteam to do the entire installation project foryou. Our job is to make your project a successfrom start to finish, because we want you toeventually join the list of our many happyclients willing to provide references.Will you providetechnical back upto resolveproblems?Fiber Roofing CC, has been installing naturalthatch for nearly 40 years and synthetic thatchfor nearly 20. Combined our managementteam has more than 150 years of first-handroof experience around the world, for all typesof climates. If we cannot resolve yourproblems, nobody will ever be able to.For most manufacturers,synthetic thatch is justone of the products theymake for big clients.They're not roofers –they just focus onrunning their factoriesand filling wholesaleorders of everythingfrom toys, to kitchenappliances, etc. To them,a synthetic thatch is justone of many otherprojects.Be very careful. Themost expensivecomponent of anypolyethylene material isthe UV stabilizer. If thatis not included, theproduct may look goodinitially but will need tobe replaced in less thanfour years. Be carefuland do your homework.Ask for and checkreferences of pastprojects from yoursupplier.Most manufacturers justmanufacture syntheticthatch tiles, but have noidea how to install them.They have nounderstanding of properroof pitch, properattachment methods forwind resistance, oraesthetic considerations.If they don't know howto install it – how couldthey ever help you?You will be hard-pressedto find any manufacturerwith our level ofexpertise on thatchedroof installation. There'snobody out there whoknows thatched roofinstallation better thanwe do.

Who do you bankwith? Who is yourraw materialssuppliers?Fiber Roofing has been with the ABSA Bank(Barclays) group for more than 40 years with ahistory and rating that is difficult to surpass.We have used the same suppliers from thebeginning, and have built up relationships thathave withstood the test of time. We use BASF,Clariant, SASOL to name but a few.How realistic isyour syntheticthatch?We are so confident that we will send you asample free of charge so that you can judgefor yourself and compare apples with apples.What Life spancan I expectbefore replacingthe product?A large part of our business is to replace badsynthetic thatch manufactured by othersuppliers. We fix other people's mistakes,where corners were cut to save moneyoriginally. Whether this is your first timebuying synthetic thatch, or you're looking toreplace someone else's mess – we can providea cost efficient solution. Our FiberThatchproducts are Guaranteed to last for 20 years,but can last as long as 50 in some climates.Make sure to check outany bank or supplierreferences you receivefrom othermanufacturers. If they'renot working withreputable organizations,it's not because theydon't want to – it'sbecause they'reconsidered a bad risk byreputable firms.Always request samplesbefore purchasingsynthetic thatch to makesure it looks just as goodin real life as it does inthe catalogue picture.With PVC thatch, you willhave to replace it in amatter of years. Again,don't forget to carefullyread the guarantee fromother synthetic thatchmanufacturers – it oftenonly covers thatch that'sNOT exposed to the sun.Resort and Hotel Projects Completed Using FiberThatch Technology:Fregate Island PrivateLa Digue island LodgeLe Domaine de L’OrangeraieCrown Beach ResortLe Meridien Fisherman’s CoveSunset Beach HotelLe Relax HotelsAllamanda RetreatIndigo Beach ResortKat Project ObhurAbdul Latif Jameel HouseOcean Park SummitMount Hartman BayDublin ZooHanover ZooChester ZooBurger ZooQuilalea AzuraSeychellesLa Digue IslandLa Digue IslandCook IslandsMahe IslandMahe IslandMahe IslandAustraliaSaudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaHong KongGrenada, West IndiesIrelandGermanyUnited KingdomNetherlandsMozambique 10000 m² 600 m² 4500m² 2300 m² 1200 m² 1500 m² 200 m² 250 m² 4600 m² 2900 m² 2400 m² 1200 m² 200 m² 600m² 2200 m² 500 m² 300 m² 240 m²

Paramount Pictures “The Hobbit”La Reserve HotelCap LazareMagic Reeve BungalowsRoncari HouseHarrington House ConstantiaRas Recidance Camps BayBusiness HuntMontego bay ResortNew ZealandPraslin IslandMahe IslandRaratongaPuerto RicoSouth AfricaSouth AfricaBotswanaJamaica 800 m² 1200 m² 400 m² 1400 m² 800 m² 540 m² 300m² 250 m² 2460 m²Don't waste your time and money with inferior PVC thatch. Let us prove to you thequality of our products. If you haven't already requested a quote, drop us a line atinfo@FiberThatch.com, and we'll send you free samples and a copy of our 20 YearGuarantee so that you can inspect it.FIBERTHATCH.COM

Insider's Guide to Synthetic Thatch Did you know that the majority of synthetic thatch on the market today is made out of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)? If you're considering using synthetic thatch made out of PVC, here's what you have to know: PVC is toxic: PVC has been proven to inhibit blood clotting and cause lung and kidney irritation