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Metal roofs – materials and advantages

May 15, 2023

Metal roofs
Metal roofs are a common choice both in new construction and in cases where an aging roof needs to be replaced. Metal roofing products can be made from a variety of metals, including galvanized steel, copper, aluminum or titanium zinc, and can use several different installation systems or methods. A metal roof has many advantages.

Painted steel
Painted steel as a roofing material is one of the most popular types of material used today. This metal is available in several profiles, the most popular of which is the tile profile. Thanks to the simple laying of the material and the variety of colors, it fits both in the construction of new buildings and in the renovation of buildings.

Aluminium
Pre-painted aluminum rolls or sheets intended for roofing and facade cladding using rolled profile technology, as well as for the production of gutters and roof accessories. The aluminum profile resists weathering, low temperatures, ageing, UV rays and the harsh marine environment: these properties make VESTIS aluminum profile the optimal solution even in the most difficult conditions.

Titanium Zinc
Titanium zinc has been known for more than 200 years as a high-quality and widely used building material. Architects and builders like titanium zinc because of its longevity, plasticity and environmental friendliness. The admixture of titanium with zinc ensures the rigidity of the material. The building physical properties of titanium zinc encourage architects to try more and more new ways of using it, often in combination with other natural building materials – brick, metal or white plaster, which creates an interesting overall impression. The combination of titanium zinc with wooden facades looks especially beautiful and harmonious.

Caper/Copper
Aurubis Nordic Copper is a range of products for architectural applications such as facades and roofs. By using caper tin in Aurubis roofing, you guarantee the highest material quality, the best copper tin in the world, as well as the lowest operating costs. Caper roofs are some of the longest lasting roofs in the world and when you choose caper as your roofing material, you get safety, aesthetics and quality.

Advantages of metal roofs
There are several reasons to choose metal roofing over other materials such as bitumen shingles, tiles or fiber cement. While metal roofing may be the best choice for some home or building owners, we understand that it is not always the best material for every consumer. Here are some advantages of metal roofs:
Longevity– Metal roofing is specially designed to last decades longer than any other roofing material. In fact, many consumers end up purchasing a metal roof because it will be the last roof they ever have to put on their home. Depending on the type of metal material used, most metal roofs last more than 50 years;
Durability – When comparing different materials such as wood, concrete, metal, plastic or glass, metal easily stands out as the strongest and most durable. If the metal roofing is installed correctly, it will definitely withstand strong wind, hail, snow, rain, etc.;
Maintenance– The level of maintenance required to maintain a metal roof is usually minimal, especially if the roof is properly installed. General maintenance will include clearing leaves, branches and other debris that could get stuck on the roof and gutters about twice a year and after heavy storms;
Environmentally Friendly – There are several reasons why metal roofing is environmentally friendly. First, most metal is highly recyclable, meaning any scrap metal, old panels, or even excess scrap produced can be recycled and used in future products. Second, there are even some metal roofing materials, including aluminum, that are made from recycled metal. Almost 95% of all aluminum roofing consists of recycled materials. Third, many metals such as zinc and copper are present in the environment or in the Earth’s crust, meaning they can be naturally replenished and maintained over time.

Support
• For Architects – material samples in tangible form, information on the best material for a specific project, development of standard and individual assemblies, and other theoretical information on the advantages and uses of natural slate.
For roofers – a wide range of catalogs with technical information on the application of materials, development of roof assemblies and technical support on site at the site, as well as all other theoretical and practical information on the use and laying of natural slate.

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