In the construction of the building, the main protective function is performed by its roof. It is she who is obliged to reliably protect the building from adverse climatic and atmospheric influences, from excessive moisture, which can get inside the house during snow and rain. Therefore, most individual developers, and construction companies, are also trying to choose the most reliable type of roof for a particular building. In our article we will talk about what a Viking metal tile is, introduce its features and benefits.
The main features of metal tiles
A metal tile is nothing more than a profiled material that imitates natural tiles, its wavy structure.
What gives the roofing material profiling? This technology provides the roofing material (and subsequently the erected roof) with high strength.
Therefore, the roof, covered even with a huge cap of snow, will withstand the most maximum load with dignity.
roofing roofing material Metal roofing is very much loved by architects and designers, as it expands the range of technical possibilities in the implementation of various projects, without limiting their creativity and imagination.
The metal tile carries all the advantages of the seam method of roofing and roofing worksproviding it with the highest technical standards.
An equally important advantage of this material is the relative ease of installation of metal tiles in comparison, for example, with ondulin. Yes, and the appearance of the metal roof has a modern, neat and at the same time respectable and rich look.
Swedish metal tiles are the leader in the roofing market segment
Not so long ago, Viking-coated metal tiles appeared on the Russian market, despite this, this roofing material has gained immense popularity among Russians.
Builders, architects, designers, individual developers could not fail to note the presentable appearance of the metal tile, its excellent performance properties and relatively low cost.
This roofing material was jointly developed by the leading companies in the roofing market: the Russian Metall Profile and the Swedish company AkzoNobel.
A special innovative technique lies in the special F260 polymer coating, which is produced at AkzoNobel's Swedish production facilities under strict vigilant quality control of the technological process.
It is the special technology of applying an innovative coating that gives the structure a noble dullness that imitates natural tiles.
The main parameters of the metal tile
The latest know-how of the company "Metal Profile" - a joint development with the Swedish company AkzoNobel, is produced at the production facilities in Morocco (Africa).
This type of metal tile is the most relevant for operation in the harsh Russian climate and belongs to the economy class (has an acceptable cost).
Swedish technology using a special matte polyester made it possible to create a roof covering that has the following undeniable advantages:
- resistance to temperature fluctuations;
- UV resistance;
- resistance to aggressive environment;
- guarantee of service life more than 40 years.
Today, on the Russian roofing market, there are 4 options for polyester coating according to RAL classification, these are such basic colors as:
- chocolate brown;
- red-brown;
- green;
- grey.
Important to know: Swedish technology metal tiles are made of good quality metal, the thickness of which is from 0.4 to 0.5 mm. Therefore, such a roofing has a relatively small weight. But, at the same time, this coating is able to provide sufficient flexibility and mechanical strength.And these qualities of roofing material are especially appreciated by roofers.
Before on the front roofing material a polymer layer is applied, the metal tile will have to undergo a galvanizing procedure - a phosphate anti-corrosion layer is applied. All this creates additional anti-corrosion protection.
Therefore, to meet corrosive areas and rusty smudges on such a roofing material after many years of operation is nonsense.
On the back side of the sheet, a protective varnish coating is applied, and on the outer side - a protective polymer coating (matte polyester, polyester, plastisol, pural, Prism, PVDF). It is quite difficult for a person who is far from construction to understand all these nuances.
A word of advice: do not rush to buy the first roofing you like. It is best to contact a construction company, but if this is not possible, then contact sales consultants. They are obliged not only to provide a free consultation, but also to choose a roofing material that will be suitable both in terms of consumer qualities and financial capabilities.
Principal differences of the Swedish metal tile
Let's analyze and compare the differences between Viking MP and coatings made from English, Belgian and German steel.
Viking metal tile is an ideal solution for buildings with a small number of storeys, it has the following parameters:
- The thickness of the metal is not more than 0.45 mm.
- The zinc coating layer belongs to class 2 (density up to 140 g/m2).
- The thickness of the polyester coating is 35 microns.
- Profile height -39 mm.
- The overall width of the sheet is 1180 mm.
- Wave pitch -350 mm.
- Useful sheet width 1100 mm.
- Service life - up to 35 years.
- Steel production is controlled by Metall Profile (a group of companies with a positive reputation).
Where is the best place to buy metal tiles?
A little advice: when buying a metal tile, you don’t need to save money, it’s more expensive for yourself. Subsequently, such savings can result in much higher financial costs due to the replacement of the roof with a more reliable one.
Despite the fact that the Swedish metal tile belongs to the economy class, be prepared to shell out a tidy sum. Before buying a metal tile, it is necessary to calculate the required amount of material.
Therefore, it is best to contact a specialized company with such a question. Experts will make a computer calculation of the roof.
It is important to know: in order for specialists to make the correct calculation of the roof, it is necessary that the rafters have already been installed.
In the event that you still want to purchase a metal tile in advance, then the company's specialists will make a calculation according to the project, in accordance with which the rafter system will be installed.
Then it will be possible to buy sheets of metal tiles already cut to individual sizes.
Do-it-yourself metal tile installation
After the truss system has been erected, hydro and vapor barrier has been equipped, you can proceed with the installation of the roofing.
Despite the fact that it is recommended to trust the installation of metal tiles to professionals, if you follow the instructions step by step, it is quite possible to cope on your own.
DIY installation instructions:
- Installation begins from the side opposite to the capillary groove, from the lower corner on a rectangular slope.
A little advice: it is more convenient to start work in the lower left corner, then the previous sheet will cover the next sheet.
- We do not recommend using the second option (slip the sheet under the other one) when installing Viking metal tiles, you can scratch the coating and spoil the appearance of the entire roof.
- We lay a sheet of metal tiles strictly horizontally, parallel to the cornice, do not forget to ensure its overhang over the cornice by 40 mm.
- At the junctions of the corners of one horizontal row, where four sheets come together (and their thickness is 04.0.5 mm), an offset will be traced.
Advice: in order to exclude displacement, when laying the metal tile, we recommend slightly turning each subsequent sheet clockwise. This will allow you to place the right corners of the sheets on the same straight line and, accordingly, avoid displacement.
- Attach several adjacent sheets with special roofing screws.
Important: you need to fix it at the top of the roofing sheet.
- After the sheets are leveled, they can be permanently fixed.
- In order to make it easier to install metal tiles, we recommend installing the longest sheets in the bottom row, and this installation option also provides a beautiful appearance of the future roofing.
It is important to know: the alignment of the metal tile should go in several directions - not only along the eaves, but also relative to the waves of one sheet and its neighboring sheets.
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