The question that worries most individual developers and owners of country houses: which metal tile to choose so that the roofing has an attractive appearance even after many years of operation? In our article, we will talk about the fact that the selection of the color of metal tiles is predetermined by many factors, neglecting which is more expensive for yourself.
Most experts are unanimous in their opinion: when choosing a metal tile, priority should be given to the most important parameters:
- Manufacturer's warranty.
- The thickness of the steel (the thicker, the better).
- Percentage of zinc.
- Type of coverage.
- Roofing color.
- Profiling equipment.
Distinctive features of metal tiles
All models of metal tiles have significant differences:
- In step.
- Wave pattern.
- profile depth.
All models are distinguished by aesthetic parameters and quality. If we talk about the quality of this roofing, then it is predetermined by:
- The raw materials used in production depend on the steel supplier. And also on its thickness and the outer layer of the polymer coating.
- Technological equipment used in production.
- Country and positive image of the manufacturer.
Aesthetic parameters predetermine:
- Geometry profile of a metal tile sheet: the height of its wave (that is, width and length).
- Metal tile colors - a wealth of choice.
- Coating surface: glossy, matte, textured, imitation "under natural tiles", "metallic".
Due to the fact that metal tile + colors is a rather extensive category in the modern market, the buyer can easily and simply select the shade of the color that he needs.
Thus, most modern buildings look much more harmonious than, say, a few years ago (when there was not much choice).
Thanks to such a variety of color palettes, it is easy to realize any architectural ideas. That is why many designers and architects are so fond of using metal tiles as roofing.
Manufacturers' warranties
Each manufacturer of metal tiles determines the warranty period for their product.
The longest guarantee is for metal tiles, which have a polymer coating, where polyurethane (prism, pural) and plastisol are used as a base - up to 15 years or more.
A little lower is the guarantee for the polyester coating of metal tiles - 10 years.
We advise you to take into account: ISO certificates of world requirements are much higher than those of domestic GOSTs.
So, if domestic standards allow deviations in the thickness of a steel sheet of 0.05 mm, then foreign ones - only 0.01 mm.
And this means that when buying a metal tile from a domestic manufacturer, you can purchase a product that has a thickness of 0.45 mm on one side of the sheet, and already 0.55 mm on the opposite side.
What is the risk? Skewed roofing sheet. Accordingly, there can be no talk of high-quality coverage.
Also, due to the fact that the thickness of the polymer coating is different, the color of the metal tile during the operation of the roofing and the impact of many climatic and atmospheric phenomena will change unevenly - dark tones will burn out in spots.
At the heart of the production of metal roofing, innovative developments of the chemical industry are used.
Regardless of this, you can purchase material taking into account the category: metal tile color (that is, the same color number), but at the same time you will find a difference in the tone of the product.
Therefore, it is so important: to calculate the correct amount of material required and buy it at the same time from one supplier. Otherwise, later you can not pick up the same shade. Accordingly, the harmony of a single style and design of the entire building will be violated.
Varieties of metal tile coatings
Despite the fact that modern manufacturers today offer a huge selection of metal tiles with various protective polymer coatings, the Russians are especially fond of the following:
- Polyester (including matte).
- Plastisol.
- Polyurethane.
Depending on the type of coating and the thickness of the steel, the total thickness also depends. roofing material. So with a steel thickness of 0.5 mm and a plastisol coating of 200 microns, the total sheet thickness is 0.7 mm.
Important to know: The best option for the quality / guarantee indicator is a pural polymer coating of 50 microns (its steel thickness is 0.5 mm).
For those who care about such a category as cost, then choose a polyester coating (its steel thickness is 0.45 mm).
It is important to consider that the cost of the material does not depend on this category: the color of the metal tile. But considering the possible combinations of "steel thickness / polymer coating", you will note that the possible number of colors is limited.
The dependence of the choice of color on various factors
Such a category as metal tile color selection is an individual factor. Just like the shape of the metal tile. Some like its smaller wave, others, on the contrary, a large one.
It is very difficult to advise what color to choose a metal tile in absentia.
The choice of its color depends on many factors, including:
- The dark tones of metal tiles are more susceptible to the effect of fading from ultraviolet radiation and other weather and climatic influences. Its light colors are much more resistant to fading and fading.
- If you have purchased a high-quality polymer coating, you can be sure that if your roof changes its color, it will happen more evenly.Such changes will in no way affect the decorative properties of the roof.
- If you chased cheapness and purchased a low-quality coating, then this is fraught with an uneven color change - your roof will simply be covered with burnt spots, which will adversely affect its appearance.
Consumers should know: if your roofing has changed its color unevenly, which affected the quality and aesthetics of the roof itself, then you have the right to contact the seller, as this is the case that is included in the manufacturer's warranty.
An analysis of the sales market suggests that today the selection of the color of the metal tile has distributed the colors according to popularity in this way:
- 1st place: color dark red (RR29, RAL 3009, 3005).
- 2nd place: chocolate brown (RR32 and RAL 8017).
- 3rd place: color green (RAL 6005).
Some prejudices that relate to such a question: how to choose the color of a metal tile?
Many are sure that metal roofing heats up the stronger, the darker the roof coating.
Such a statement is fundamentally wrong. Recall that the thermal conductivity of the roof is affected by physical properties, not color.
And since the basis of the metal tile is the same raw material, the differences are only in color, the thermal conductivity of a dark and light roof is the same. Changes in decorative functions are possible (we talked about this above).
In our article, we talked about the fact that the choice of roofing color is directly dependent on many factors. But it is possible that when purchasing a high-quality metal tile, which has a reliable expensive roofing, the roof has an unpresentable appearance.
And all because of her unskilled and illiterate editing. Therefore, before embarking on such an important event as the arrangement of the roof, you need to think about everything and only then do it.
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