Types and overall dimensions of metal tiles. Types of metal roofing tiles. Photos and names What kind of metal tiles are there?
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House with tiled roof(photo No. 1)
In this article we will look at the most common types of roof tiles, talk about the features of their manufacture, advantages and disadvantages.
Metal tiles (photo No. 2)
How it is made
Metal tiles are profiled sheets of thin sheet metal. They can be steel, copper or aluminum.
The sheet is covered with a protective coating, most often zinc or aluminum-zinc, but other types of coatings can also be used. This layer protects against corrosion, increases the strength and service life of the material.
The metal tiles are also covered with a protective and decorative polymer coating:
- Polyester
- Acrylate
- Polyurethane
This coating gives the material color and texture, and also protects from external influences: ultraviolet rays and corrosion.
Structure of metal tiles (photo No. 3)
The weight of metal tiles is 4–7 kg/m2.
Advantages of metal tiles
- Large selection of texture, color and profile options
- A light weight. Simplifies the installation of metal tiles; there is no need to strengthen the rafter system
- Reliable corrosion protection. A protective coating made of zinc and aluminum alloys copes well with this task
- Long service life - up to 50 years or more
- Simple installation technology: you can do all the work yourself. A metal roof is also easy to repair.
- You can lay metal tiles even in winter (at subzero temperatures)
Disadvantages of metal tiles
- Poor sound insulation. During strong wind, rain or hail will make the attic noisy
- On complex roofs there may be increased material consumption
- If the protective coating is damaged or insufficiently thick, there is a risk of corrosion.
- High thermal conductivity
Note! When installing metal tiles, it is important to use high-quality seals for self-tapping screws. Seals Low quality Over time, they become deformed and the roof begins to leak.
Ceramic tiles (photo No. 4)
How it is made
Ceramic tiles are a roofing material made from pottery's fusible clay. There are two main production technologies:
- Tape method. A ribbon is made from clay, which is then cut into individual pieces. Tiles produced using this technology have grooves along the tiles.
- Stamping. For this method, special metal molds, in which clay is pressed and blanks of the desired shape are obtained. With this technology, the tiles receive grooves on both sides of the finished tile.
Production of ceramic tiles (photo No. 5)
After the clay has received the desired shape, the blanks go through:
- Drying
- Application protective coating
- Firing at temperatures over 1000 °C
Ceramic tiles are the most heavy material from those listed. Its weight is approximately 50 kg/m2.
Advantages of ceramic tiles
- Resistance to high and low temperatures
- Not afraid of exposure to ultraviolet rays
- Not afraid of bacteria and microorganisms
- Slowly heats up and cools down. A good option for houses with an attic
- Heavy weight. Heavy-duty ceramic tile roofing can withstand strong gusts of wind, heavy rain and hail. At the same time, it provides good noise protection
- Durability. Can last for more than 80 years without repair
- Minimum roofing maintenance costs
- Great appearance
Disadvantages of ceramic tiles
- Heavy weight. Although we attribute this characteristic to advantages, there are also back side. When installing ceramic tiles, you should be sure that the rafters are designed for a load of at least 200–250 kg/m2.
- Low tightness. Between the joints of the tiles, rain or snow may enter the under-roof space. This problem can be easily solved by waterproofing the roof
- The tiles are quite fragile. Therefore, they must be handled with care during transportation and installation.
- High price
Which tiles are best for the roof of a private house? If your budget allows, it is better to use natural tiles (for example, ceramic). This is high quality and reliable material which looks great on a private home.
Composite tiles (photo No. 6)
How it is made
Composite tiles are a multilayer roofing material. At its core - steel sheets, which give the sheets a relief shape
- Steel sheets are coated on both sides with a special anti-corrosion coating.
- The next layer of coating is a primer, applied on both sides. On the bottom, this coating protects the anti-corrosion layer from mechanical damage and negative impact external environment. On top - improves the adhesion of the base of the sheet with another layer, decorative.
- The decorative layer is an acrylic composition + mineral powder coating. The acrylic composition gives the tiles a base color and protects them from ultraviolet radiation. On acrylic coating a layer of mineral powder is poured. Most often these are basalt chips or small chips of other rocks.
The mineral coating performs a decorative function and provides sound insulation of the roof.
- Acrylic glaze. The final layer that protects mineral coating from moisture and wind. This layer is resistant to temperature changes and has self-cleaning properties.
Structure composite tiles(photo No. 7)
On average, the weight of composite tiles is 6-6.5 kg/m2.
A must-have tool for any installation work Oh. Using a tape measure, you will need to measure the required length of the panel before cutting and laying.
Advantages of composite tiles
- Light weight. There is no need to reinforce the rafter system under a composite roofing tile. This simplifies the roofing technology and eliminates the need for additional costs.
- Thanks to light weight material installation is faster and easier. Sheets of composite shingles can be lifted manually.
- Reliability and durability. This roof is protected from corrosion, chemical and mechanical influence. Withstands snow loads.
- Retains color. UV resistance provides protection against fading.
- Service life is at least 30-50 years.
- Low thermal conductivity. A comfortable microclimate is maintained in the under-roof rooms both in winter and summer.
- Fire safety. Such tiles do not burn and do not emit toxic substances.
- Good sound insulation - useful characteristic for attics.
- Environmentally friendly material.
Disadvantages of composite tiles
- Low vapor permeability. When arranging the roof, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation.
- Difficult to care for. The material is plastic, so when moving around roofing decking need to be careful.
- Price and cost of installation work. You can save money on installation if you do the installation yourself.
Bituminous shingles
(photo No. 9)
How it is made
Bitumen shingles are one of the most popular types soft roof. This material is based on dense fiberglass fabric, which is impregnated with high quality bitumen with polymer additives. The following types of bitumen can be used:
- SBS-modified bitumen - with the addition of artificial rubber. This additive increases the elasticity of bitumen, resistance to severe frosts and high temperatures, as well as ultraviolet rays.
- Oxidized bitumen (enriched with oxygen). This bitumen is less flexible, but cheaper.
The top of the canvas is covered with fine-grained topping made of natural slate or basalt. Powder functions:
- Protects bitumen from ultraviolet radiation and strong heat (prevents bitumen from melting)
- Protects coatings from mechanical damage - birds, tree branches, hail, snow, etc.
- Increases strength
- Shapes the look - there are many options color shades coatings
The weight of bitumen shingles is from 6 to 15 kg/m2.
Advantages of bituminous shingles
Advantages of Alta-Profile tiles (photo No. 10)
- The warranty, depending on the manufacturer, ranges from 20 to 50 years.
- Suitable for installation complex roofs. There is virtually no waste left during installation.
- Excellent sound insulation. Reduces noise from rain and hail.
- Fire resistance. The material does not burn well and does not ignite.
- Large selection of shades
Disadvantages of bitumen shingles
- When laying bitumen shingles, a base of the underlying layer is required. This slightly increases the cost and scope of work.
- If the roof slope is less than 13 °, you need to use additional underlay carpet for moisture protection of the roof.
- Softens at high temperatures. It is not recommended to install bitumen shingles during the heat. Also, in extreme heat, you should not move on such a roof.
- If the coating is damaged, it is difficult to make a partial replacement.
- Light weight. There is no need to strengthen the rafter structure.
- Large selection of shades
- The material is light and compact - easy to transport.
The underlying layer flexible tiles from Alta-Profile (photo No. 11)
Important factors when choosing roofing tiles
Before choosing tiles for your roof, it is important to consider:
- Material service life and warranty period. The longer the better.
- Installation features. To install some types of tiles, you will need the help of specialists. And these are additional costs.
- The weight of the tiles and specifications building. It should be remembered that the roofing is an additional load on the floors and foundation. And some types of tiles are quite heavy and the load is significant. That's why ceramic tiles, for example, should not be used when arranging a roof in relatively light wooden home.
- Climate. The shingles must be designed for use in your climate region.
- Price. When calculating the cost of roofing, you need to take into account not only the cost of the tiles, but also the installation devices, as well as the installation work itself.
Don't chase too low a price. The quality of the roofing directly determines how long the entire roof will last and the comfort in the house.
Conclusion
It is difficult to definitively determine which tiles are best for roofing. This depends on many factors: climate, structural features, budget, installation skills and aesthetic preferences. The main thing is to choose high-quality and reliable material that will last a long time and without damage.
What are the types and shapes of metal tiles?
Today, in terms of their diversity, there are already a huge number of different types of metal tiles, differing not only in color, but also in the shape of the wave profiling in the metal tile pattern, step depth, module size, type of coating, etc.
Over the past 10 years, the metal tile market has changed a lot. If previously there were no more than two dozen manufacturers and metal tiles were distinguished mainly by the thickness of the metal and the country of origin, today in almost every town there are organizations engaged in the production of metal tiles and corrugated sheets.
People who directly specialize in metal tiles consider the main and main criterion metal thickness used in the production of metal tiles. For them, metal tiles with a thickness of 0.5 mm have become the standard of quality, and they perceive deviations of even 1 micrometer (0.01 mm) negatively. It is worth noting that the metal thickness of metal tiles ranges from 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm.
The variety of colors of metal tiles can be according to the RAL color standard or the RR color standard.
New trend- structured colors of metal tiles with imitation wood, stone, brick, ceramics and anything else you want.
Types of profiling - drawings of metal tiles
As for the pattern (shape of profiling) of metal tiles, there are types, the names of which are different manufacturers are different but point to the same profile. Below, we have tried to combine the range of profiling from different manufacturers in accordance with the profile pattern of the metal tile:
Profile "Monterey", "Classic", "Standard"
This pattern of metal tiles appeared first in domestic roof construction, in the early 90s. Therefore, currently, many domestic producers metal tiles and suppliers often label it as "Standard" or "Classic". This is the most common type of MCH profile. Monterey's pattern is a balanced wave profile, reminiscent of classic tiles.
Profile "Modern"
Metal tile "Modern". For some reason, many people believe that this is one of the varieties of the Monterey profile. But unlike Monterey, the Modern profile has angular edges instead of semicircular shapes. Also, the sole on the “modern” profile has an even, flat shape.
The flat base and angular wave bends are what make the metal tiles of the “modern” profile stand out.
Profile "Cascade"
Metal tile "Cascade" is one of the most outstanding patterns of metal tiles. Externally, the Cascade profile resembles a chocolate bar. The straightness of the forms of this profiling makes it convenient for the installation of not only simple, but also more complex roofs. Roofs with a roof made of such metal tiles have strict geometry, clear rectilinear shapes and a classic proportional appearance.
There are several types of "Cascade" metal tiles, which differ only in profile geometry (differences in wave height and installation width).
The "Cascade" profile looks ideal on the roofs of houses with gables, but is less suitable for hip and hip roofs.
Profile "Joker"
Metal tiles " Joker"This is a profile with a classic geometry. The pattern of the Joker metal tile is a regular wave with rounded contours of both the wave crest and the sole.
Profile "Andalusia" and "Venice"
Metal tiles " Andalusia" is a new direction in the profiling of metal tiles. It differs from all other types of metal tiles by its hidden fastening.
Metal tiles " Venice“has a beautiful large pattern that imitates natural tiles, which gives the roof a peculiar uniqueness.
Profile "Adamant" and "Valencia"
New opportunities in metal tile profiling. Beautiful drawing roofs" Adamant"gives hope for good prospects for this profile in the future. Metal tiles Adamant quickly became popular not only on advertising stands, but also on the roofs of cottage houses.
Profile "Kron"
Metal tiles " Cron"has a flat sole and a low narrow wave. It is most convenient for installation and movement of the installer along the surface of the metal tile.
Profile "Opal" and "Athena"
Metal tiles " Opal"similar to the profile mentioned above" CZK". It also has a flat sole, but unlike the “crown” in the “Opal” profile, the width of the sole is equal to the width of the wave.
Profile "Banga"
Another type of profile with a flat sole is metal tiles." Banga". This the new kind profile that appeared relatively recently. " Banga"has the highest wave of all metal tiles. Unusually bizarre geometry from high profile waves give a three-dimensional visual effect obtained due to the significant convexity of the shapes. Banga Suitable for large buildings with high roofs. On small forms it does not give a good visual effect.
Profile "Shanghai"
Rumor has it that this profile metal tiles came to us from China. This is where the name came from " Shanghai". This metal tile has an asymmetrical appearance.
Metal tiles, despite the standard technology for their manufacture, are divided into several categories. Main technical characteristics and parameters that distinguish different types metal tiles are given below. These include:
- Wave geometry and step width.
- Thickness metal sheet, used as a workpiece.
- Protective covering.
An indicator such as wave geometry primarily affects the appearance and styling of the roof of a building. Among the most popular and in demand types are several coatings:
- Metal tile "Monterrey" is a classic type of roof with a rounded and smooth wave.
- Metal tile “Cascade” is a type of metal tile, more similar to corrugated sheeting, having straight shapes.
- Metal tiles “Andalusia” - the very name of this type hints at the similarity of the coverings with roofs made of natural tiles, which are common on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
- "Spanish Dune".
- "Diamond."
- "Pamir".
All these types differ in the texture and external geometry of the sheets. Monterrey metal tiles are considered the most popular and ubiquitous. This type of coating was one of the first to appear on the roofing materials market, which, along with the relatively a simple process manufacturing was the reason for its popularity.
Thickness of metal workpiece
One of important indicators The quality and reliability of any type of tile is determined by the thickness of the metal sheet, which serves as the base or blank for the finished roofing material. Today, in the production of metal tiles, galvanized steel sheets are used, the thickness of which can vary from 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm. Of course, the thickness of the metal sheet affects the final cost finished products. Metal tiles, which are thicker, are much more reliable and durable than thin roofing materials. Moving along it during roofing works there is a lower risk of metal deformation under the weight of a person. However, this does not mean that you should ignore the basic rules of moving on metal tiles.
When choosing metal tiles, depending on the thickness of the metal used, you should also pay attention to its protective treatment. Modern technologies the production of this roofing material may include the following options protective treatment metal, namely: - Surface coating with zinc.
- Zinc-aluminum coating.
- Aluminum-silicon coating.
- Use of iron-zinc layer.
Protective covering
Another criterion by which types of metal tiles are distinguished is the type of protective coating. Today the following are considered popular:- glossy polyester;
- matte polyester;
- plastisol;
- polyurethane (pural);
- matte polyurethane (pural mat);
- polydifluorite PVDF (PVF2).
Service life, strength, resistance to precipitation, and level of noise insulation depend specifically on the quality and type of protective coating.
Polyester
One of the cheapest and therefore most popular types of protective coatings. It is not afraid of serious temperature fluctuations, exposure to sunlight and precipitation. Polyester is elastic, pliable and adheres well to the surface of various materials, not susceptible to fungus, mold, solvents based on organic compounds. However, despite all the listed advantages and benefits, polyester is vulnerable to even the most minor mechanical damage. A hacksaw or other lighter tool that falls during installation can cause damage to the protective layer. Over time, a corrosion trace may form in this place and after a certain period of time the metal will be exposed to a clear threat of corrosion. The average thickness of polyester, which manufacturers use to treat the surface of a metal sheet, ranges from 25 microns to glossy look up to 35 microns for a matte appearance.
Plastisol
Roofs that have recently become popular, covered with metal tiles with distinctly different textures, are nothing more than coatings with plastisol protective layer. This substance is based on polyvinyl chloride, which provides high level resistance to mechanical damage. The thickness of such PVC protection can be up to 200 microns. This is a fairly high indicator of the degree of protection of the metal base. However, the main disadvantage of plastisol should be noted. This is a vulnerability to ultraviolet radiation. Compared to polyester, this material is subject to serious hazards from prolonged direct exposure sunlight. Through certain time Possible swelling on the surface of the coatings, discoloration of individual sections of the roof, etc. 
Polydifluorite PVDF (PVF2)
The most expensive coating is considered to be PVDF (PVF2). It has excellent elastic qualities, so it can withstand high temperatures without much harm. The layer thickness is usually 27 microns.The use of metal tiles coated with polydifluorite is not recommended in regions with poor environmental conditions and coastal areas, since this protective material is less resistant to aggressive environments and marine climates.
Pural (polyurethane)
Pural is best option protective coating of metal tile sheets. This is due to the presence of polyurethane in its composition.And if in terms of strength pural is in some ways inferior to plastisol only due to its smaller thickness, then in other respects it has an undeniable advantage. The thickness of the protective layer of this type of tile is from 40 to 50 microns. Pural is highly resistant to corrosion and high temperatures. Ultraviolet radiation and mechanical damage. The average lifespan stated by manufacturers of such products is about 30 to 50 years.
Different types of metal tiles differ in their characteristics, so when choosing one type or another, many factors should be taken into account. external factors, which during operation can affect the surface of the roofing material. Watch the video - 235 rub./sq.m.- the thinnest existing coating, its thickness is 25 microns. The main disadvantages of this coating: low mechanical resistance to damage, susceptibility to color change as a result of fading. In practice, this means that the sheets require more careful handling during transportation and installation, and if you decide to finish building a slope in a year or two, it will be brighter in color. However, this difference in color will disappear after a year of use. Warranty up to 10 years!!!
Materials and coatings from other manufacturers
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We hope that this information will allow you to decide on the Roofing of your Home.