PALMEX INDIA
Outperforms the Natural!
Palmex Thatch vs Natural Thatch
PALMEX THATCH | NATURAL THATCH | |
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20 Years Warranty |
Generally non-existent |
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50 years |
Replaced every 2 to 5 years |
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Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Industrial strength UV protection Same polymer used to manufacture fuel cans, paddleboats, kayaks, sleds, slides, etc. |
Often suffers damage from climate conditions, insects, moss, rot, as well as exposure to sun, wind and sea air These days, traditional thatch preparation (proper harvesting, saltwater treatment, drying sequence, weaving, etc.) is often neglected or compromised |
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Maintenance free self cleaning design No accumulation of residue |
Regular maintenance required; repairs, insecticides, fumigation, fire-resistance treatments, cleaning of underlying floors and furniture, etc. Recurring labour costs |
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Certified for winds of 260 km/h (162 mph) Wind clips available for additional resistance |
No existing standards – generally low wind resistance Ensuing repairs and maintenance involved |
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Guaranteed 100% watertight for roofs sloped at 30 degrees or greater Palmex patented installation systems provide the structure with great waterproof qualities |
Requires very thick layering (high leaf volume) to attain water-tightness Heavy roof structure Negatively affected by humidity |
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HDPE is naturally a low-flammable material Certified “fire-retardant” models also available (FR) |
Highly flammable and may cause fires High risk of fire propagation Costly insurance coverage and high risk of refusal |
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Guaranteed fade resistant (under warranty) |
Fast, progressive fading Visible colour discrepancies after repairs |
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Material does not attract insects, rodents, birds, etc. |
Susceptible to infestations and nesting |
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Layered installation method (allowing air pockets), makes for much cooler under-roof temperatures |
Weak insulation capabilities means a high volume of leaves are required (very thick layering) |
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Undeniable return on investment Adds value to the building structures |
No added value |
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Lower insurance costs Palmex products are deemed entirely safe |
High risk factor Costly insurance or insurance refusal |
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Eco-friendly 100% recyclable No toxic products required (cleaning, etc.) Rain water harvesting possible |
Damage to the natural environment (harvesting leaves) Roof maintenance often leads to pollution via toxic products such as insecticides, pesticides, fire prevention sprays, etc. |
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Instructions provided by Palmex (quick and easy) Minimal skills required |
Requires skilled labourers Longer, complicated and costly installation process |
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Optimized transport and storage: high coverage, low shipping/ storage volume, thin leaves, compressed packaging. Export:
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To cover an equal surface per m2 or sq.ft, natural thatch roofing requires approximately 11 times the volume of Palmex products (transport and storage) 1 container of Palmex leaves= 11 containers of natural leaves |