Among the huge number of roofing materials, metal is the leader. The material is notable for its reasonable price, attractive appearance, and high technical characteristics. It is easy to install. The metal tile is a galvanized steel sheet. It varies in profile shape and surface texture. The color of the metal tile can also be different.
The advantages of metal roofing
This material has high strength - roofs are reliable and durable. Manufacturers give guarantees that the structure will not collapse within 15 years. If the installation was carried out professionally, then this period can be safely multiplied by two. The roof of the metal will have an excellent appearance.
A large selection of sizes allows you to choose exactly what you need. The material is environmentally safe, its installation does not cause special difficulties and does not require special skills. A huge selection of colors of metal allows you to choose the material in tone with the main building. Another major advantage is the wide price range.
Types of material
There are products coated with polyester. This is the most common type. It lays on a galvanized sheet with a very thin and light protective layer. Such a metal tile is the most budgetary, but its quality is acceptable. The coating has a wide range of shades.
Products coated with polyurethane or pural are particularly durable protective layer. Pural reliably protects the metal from moisture and other negative atmospheric influences.
Plastisol-coated metal tiles have the highest price. Its characteristic feature is ripples and strokes. With all the advantages, this material has a drawback. This is a dull color that will appear after some time of operation.
With the GDLA coating, the product receives the highest quality protection against mechanical damage.
Profile Views
In addition to differences in protective coatings, the metal tile also differs in the height of the profile, as well as in its appearance. For manufacturers, the same profile may vary.
Classic or Monterey
A metal tile with this profile picture began to appear on the domestic construction market among the first in the early 90s. Now most domestic manufacturers sell it under the brand name "Classic" or "Standard". This is the most popular type of profile. The pattern imitates a balanced profile of classic tiles. The colors of the Monterey metal tile are very different:
- White.
- Red.
- Yellow.
- Green.
- Blue.
- Silver.
The main thing when choosing is that the color in the catalog matches the real one.
This embossed profile is popular and attractive not only in Russia, but also in European countries. The wavelength is 35 centimeters. Profile height does not affect quality or performance.
“Modern”
This type of tile is one of the varieties of the classic “Monterey”. However, unlike the classics, “Modern” has more angular edges. The sole of the profile is flat. This flat sole and an angular wave distinguishes this metal tile from all others.
"Cascade"
This is one of the most prominent drawings. The appearance resembles a bar of chocolate. Rectilinear profile shapes make this material an excellent choice for mounting simple and more complex roofs. The roof looks strictly outwardly - the reason is in straightforward forms and a classic proportional form. “Cascade” will look perfect on roofs with pediments, but on hip and tent roofs it is better to use something else. Colors may be as follows:
- Dark green.
- Brown.
- Burgundy.
- Blue.
- The black.
"Joker"
The pattern is a regular wave with more rounded contours both on the crest and on the sole. The profile is distinguished by classical geometry. There are not many colors:
“Venice” and “Andalusia”
“Andalusia” is a relatively new direction in the manufacture of metal tiles.
The difference is in the hidden fasteners. “Venice” is distinguished by a beautiful large pattern that imitates natural material. This gives the roof a unique look.
Colors - red, carrot, green and burgundy.
“Adamant” and “Valencia”
The beautiful drawing of “Adamant” is not yet perfect, and there is hope that in the future it will become better. Despite this, the profile today shows off not only in advertising booklets, but also on the roofs of modern cottages. Color - gray, black, brown.
“Banga”
This is another view whose sole is flat. This is a new profile recently appeared. It has the highest wave among all other species. Fancy geometry is unusual and gives a 3D visual effect. It is obtained due to the bulge. The material is suitable for large buildings with a high roof. On small building forms it will be difficult to get a good effect. Colors:
Color selection
The colors of metal (photos of products are in our article) are recommended to be selected based on a large number of factors. Among them - the architectural solution, the color scheme of the facade, as well as the shade of the elements of the exterior decoration. The choice is influenced by the landscape design of the site.
In addition to basic shades, manufacturers offer a wide range of colors. This allows you to choose the right solution.
How to choose the right one?
Experts do not recommend choosing the exact colors of the metal roof tiles according to the maps on the websites of manufacturers or sellers. These cards are intended only for approximate familiarization with the shade. The actual display is significantly affected by the monitor.
How to determine what colors of metal tiles are needed? It is best to choose from samples of finished products in the offices of sellers or manufacturers, as well as at ready-made facilities. It is advisable to find out what this or that shade will look like in bright sunlight, in the shade. Most manufacturers comply with the RAL color catalog. Therefore, the products of different brands can vary significantly in tone, even if the color is the same. So it is better to purchase metal tiles and accessories from one manufacturer.
The most common options
You can highlight the basic color solutions that are used for roofing materials:
- The green color of the metal has a deep and rich shade. It can range from emerald to mossy, dark. Such a roof will look beneficial against the background of light facades. Gray-green and mossy shades are considered universal.
- Brown can be from the color of chocolate to beige and even sand. Most often, such a metal tile is used with a dark tone. The design looks very respectable and at the same time very restrained. Color can be combined with neutral, beige and even white facades.
- One of the most popular colors of metal is red. It accounts for 50 percent of all sales in Russia. In the range of shades from ocher to red brick, as well as rich cherry. This roofing is almost completely close to a natural ceramic tile. Red color is used with facades painted in warm colors.
- Blue is also popular. As for the shades, they can be from saturated cobalt to steel. This color looks great with fronts painted in cold tones. It is gray, silver and blue. The blue roof will look very bright and respectable.
Using color tables when choosing
Manufacturers apply two types of color tables. The RAL catalog has several color grids. They are completely universal and in no way tied to either the manufacturer or the type of product. RAL Classic color metal tiles are the base colors used in most cases. Each model is marked with four characters. The system is recommended as a guideline.
The RR catalog was developed by Ruukki. Some manufacturers of roofing materials also use this table to indicate colors. The catalog contains 24 shades. The colors of the metal tiles are indicated as a two-digit code.