Q. What kind of upkeep does Perma-Thatch™ require?
A. A very reassuring answer: Perma Thatch™ requires practically no upkeep! Dirt from birds, twigs from tress, etc.
will disappear with the first rainfall, or with the pressure from a
stream of water. The high quality polymer used confers an exceptional
protection against insects and all other destructive organisms.
Q. Do the leaves give off an odor?
A.
The intrinsic properties of the polymers used will not tolerate any
foreign element, whether chemical or organic. The absolute neutrality
of the polymer used by Perma-Thatch™ is proven in its daily use as water jerry cans, milk cans, gas, etc
Q. How does Perma-Thatch™ react to wind?
A.
Because of both their quantity and density, the leaves tied to each
other already provide a considerable collective weight. In addition,
attaching the rails to the trusses also increases the strength of the
construction. Clips are nevertheless available and suggested at
certain hurricane prone areas.
Q. How does Perma-Thatch™ react to the strongest winds?
A.
Attaching clips offers a better guarantee against very high winds. For
winds from tropical storms, flexibility becomes a very efficient safety
factor. In extreme wind conditions, the leaves under attack let the
excess wind pressure through in order to eliminate the devastating
delta effect that is so well known in construction circles
Q. What guarantees are offered against fire?
A.
The fireproof material we offer is rated at V0 in Canadian and US
standards. In France, it is homologated at M3 at the CSTB under number
RA03-0141. It therefore respects the rules in effect for the
construction of buildings in public locations. The user must verify the
legal standards for each country.
Q. What are the advantages as far as the installation are concerned?
A. As far as the installation is concerned, a very large saving of time is the main advantage of Perma-Thatch™ products.
The installation of our traditional products assumes the use of
professional installers, but our DOMINGO model is easier to install on
existing surfaces. The installation of a roof will always remain a
meticulous operation that must be carefully carried out in order to
profit from a more durable protection.
Q. What is the Perma-Thatch™ lifespan?
A. When installed in conditions advocated by the manufacturer, Perma-Thatch's™ texture and composition are guaranteed for 20 years, and its color, 15
years. The latter's variation is guaranteed, with an average loss of 1%
per year. The process of premature aging in the factory offers a better
guarantee of conserving the color.
Q. What about noise during a rainstorm?
A. In heavy rain, Perma-Thatch™ offers a distinctive resistance to resonance. The polymer base allows
the water to slide off quickly and without resistance. The contour of
the leaves and their quantity allows an incomparable drainage.
Q. What ensures protection from heat?
A.
The number of air cavities located between each leaf insures protection
from the heat of the sun. This characteristic offers a very pleasing
result when compared to any other known concept. |
