The metal tile has long been replacing ceramic tiles, which is a heavier and more difficult material in installation. It is a roofing sheet with a polymer coating. During its production, the galvanized steel is first covered with a layer of liquid, which allows you to protect zinc from oxidation, then the next layer is applied, and after that color polymer coating is applied to the front surface of the material. This coating not only decorates metal tiles, but also protects it from natural influences.
After this, the sheet is given the desired profile, squeezing out the drawing on it. The length of the sheet can vary from 0.8 to 8 meters. Today, some companies to order can mount almost any size. It turns out that you can block the roof with sheets that do not have horizontal joints. The number of vertical joints depends only on the height of the slope. When ordering the material, it should be borne in mind that the sheets of metal is laid on the overlap.
Leaf galvanized steel is produced at metallurgical plants, and its companies that make metal tiles are profiled. Today the drawing in the form of scales or small squares adjacent to each other is popular. When buying the material, pay attention to the thickness of the steel sheet. Standard dimensions – 0.5 mm. Material requires careful handling, especially during transportation.
Today there are four types of metal tile coatings. This is a matte and glossy polyester, Pural, plastisol and PVDF. The most popular coating in Russia is polyester. The thickness of the standard material is 25 microns. This material is plastic, well tested for external work. It meets all the requirements that can be presented to quality building material.
Matte polyester is a variety of polyester. It is equipped with a warm matte surface, which gives the roof a gorgeous presentable view. This coating is used to design cottages and buildings in resort areas.
Before covering the roof, careful preparation is required. First make the roof sketches, indicate its size. Measure the slope angle. In the event that you put the material on an existing roof, it is important that the boards do not have flaws. Store roofing sheets in an upright position and only in a dry place. If you find damage on the covered roof, then immediately eliminate them. Try to pay special attention to the places of floor overlapping and cut edges.
Based on the materials of the construction network – GlobalCentr