In recent years, a natural tile has appeared roofing a competence-metal tile. Each coating has its own pros and cons of.
Ceramic concrete tiles – durable, durable and reliable material. This tile does not break and does not bother if the snow has accumulated on the roof or if a person becomes on it.
There is such tiles and weaknesses. It is fragile, easily breaks and is quite heavy. This entails the need to build a more massive carrier carcass of wood. On the other hand, thanks to massiveness, a strong wind will not move it from its place, it protects well from noise. Such tiles do not require any special means of protection and care.
Metal tiles are most often made of galvanized steel. There is a layer of another polymer coating on top. It is designed to protect the metal from the appearance of scratches and subsequent corrosion. In the manufacture of the metal tile is profiled and becomes very similar to natural. The gamut of colors of this coating is wide, it is easy to choose an option for any building.
The weight of the metal tile is much smaller, compared with natural, the weight of the metal tile and allows you to save on the purchase of wood and the manufacture of a less powerful subcutaneous frame.
When laying metal tiles, you need to take into account the disadvantages of the material. It must be protected by damage to the protective coating. It is better not to walk on such a roof (it is thin), and if you really need it, then in rubber shoes. It is best to lay it on slopes with a small (up to eight degrees) bias or make a plank coating under it.