Among the abundance of modern roofing materials, this one is perhaps one of the most popular and widespread. Therefore, the question “ What is a metal tile? "Is rarely heard. Another thing is that not everyone knows about the outstanding qualities of this building material and the benefits of its use. In fact, a metal tile is an ordinary steel sheet, on which, with the help of modern high-tech equipment, a profile is made, from the side very similar to a classic tile lined in rows, and then a special protective polymer coating of the desired color is applied to this sheet.
Advantages of metal tiles over other roofing materials:
versatility - this material is suitable for a wide variety of pitched roofs (with the exception of slopes with an inclination of less than 14 degrees) and for almost any climatic conditions;
lightness - the weight of the metal tile per square meter is about 5 kilograms, therefore, for the installation of such a roof, there is no need for additional reinforcement of the rafter system and special equipment for installation;
durability - serves for more than thirty years, if, of course, the installation was carried out without violations;
low price - this applies to both the material itself and the installation, which, due to its simplicity, also does not require special costs;
aesthetics - the aforementioned protective polymer coating allows you to choose almost any color and texture for your roof.
Of course, all of the listed advantages of metal tiles are manifested only if you purchase a high-quality material made without breaking technology. When choosing metal tiles, pay attention to the thickness of the steel sheet, which should not be less than 0.5 millimeters, otherwise problems may arise during the installation and operation of the roof. In addition, the polymer layer must have a sufficient thickness, which is designed to protect the metal from corrosion and which must withstand both climatic and mechanical influences.
The type of polymer used as a protective layer is also important - here, if possible, abandon the less stable polyester in favor of more modern and durable plastisol or pural. The color and texture do not affect the protective properties of the coating, so everything here depends on the preferences of the customer.