If you build a house and want a light and at the same time strong roof, which does not cause difficulties during installation, then a metal tile is probably suitable for you.
Metal tiles are made of galvanized steel. On both sides, it is covered with a special polymer layer, which has protective properties. This coating can be of various colors.
The polymer layer of metal can be several types. The thickness, properties depend on it, and the price of your future roof.
A metal tile of steel sheet is produced, the thickness of which can vary from 0.4 to 0.7 mm. In shape, it is very reminiscent of ordinary tiles. But her property is the same as that of a metal roof.
During the production of metal tiles, steel sheets are covered with an alloy alloy with aluminum or just zinc. After which they are primed, reduced and covered with polymer. The latter protects steel from corrosion and guarantees a persistent color for many years of operation.
Pros of metal tiles:
• lightness in installation, which reduces the construction time.
• strength. Thanks to this property, the roof will last from it for many years.
• Environmental friendliness.
• You can choose the color of the roof to your liking.
Since the roof should serve for a long time, the metal tile must be chosen thoroughly. By the way, it is used both during the construction of houses and during their reconstruction.
What to pay attention to when choosing a metal tile:
• for the thickness of the steel sheet. According to European standards, it should be 0.5 mm.
• to cover steel sheet. It is important that there is a primer and a passivating layer and polymer. If one of the first two is not, then your roof will rust quite quickly, after about 3 years.
• for polymer coating. Each type of coating (and four of them) has a different service life.
• for profiling. That is, on the appearance of the metal tile.