Currently, there are many materials for sale on the roof. Experienced owners select not only high-quality, but also durable, aesthetically attractive material with a long service life.
Many manufacturers of roofing materials in a wide assortment produce corrugated board, ondulin, metal tiles in a fashionable and modern red color. This tone is combined with almost any color of the facade. Due to the variety of shades, choosing a material is not difficult.
In accordance with the purpose of the buildings, conclusions are drawn regarding the material from which the roof will be built.
Some types of roofing materials are intended only for suburban mansions and cottages, others are specially made for residential and utility buildings.
Materials for roofs come in the form of sheets, piece goods, soft and bulk roofs.
Types of roofing materials
For a house with a red roof, the following materials are used:
- Metal tile.
- Decking.
- Ondulin.
Metal tile
This material is made of steel. Sheets can be 0.5 mm thick. The upper part of the coating consists of a special varnish. Additionally, when applying this protective layer, a primer and aluminum spraying are used. This sheet weighs 3-5 kg.
In the manufacture of metal tiles also use copper or aluminum. Steel sheets are treated with zinc. Such material is not subject to corrosion; as a result, parts with a thickness of 4.5–5.5 mm are obtained.
In addition to the galvanized surface, the metal tile is treated with aluminum-zinc alloy, polymer and zinc. Thanks to this multilayer coating, the material is high-quality and reliable.
Roof tiles made of aluminum are completely corrosion resistant. It is very light, but has few colors and shades. Its cost is quite high. To make a roof of copper is very expensive and impractical. A big plus of such a roof is the presence of a protective film of a greenish tint. No other coating is required for such a roof. But copper tiles are very expensive and used in certain buildings of architectural and historical significance.
disadvantages
A house with a red metal roof has few drawbacks. With a strong hurricane or rain, the sound of droplets and gusts of wind is clearly heard. There is one more minus - during installation there are many unnecessary parts.
Positive qualities of red tiles
Such a coating has many advantages:
- service life more than 50 years;
- high strength;
- resistance to shock and weathering;
- the weight of the products is small; accordingly, transportation will not be difficult.
On sale there is a roofing material of various colors. There are also shades of red, such as red wine.
With the right choice of facade and roof colors, you can create the perfect dream home. To achieve maximum color compatibility, you need to contact the designer who will draw up the appropriate project.
If this is not possible, then on paper you can draw your house, yard and decorate with appropriate colors. A more convenient option is to create your own project using a computer. For example, a blue house with a red roof looks very original.
Decking
This material is produced by rolling steel and applying hot zinc. Such a roof has high anticorrosive properties. To increase the protective properties, polymers and an aluminum-zinc mixture are additionally used.
Decking has several types: waves, rectangles and trapezoid. This material is suitable for various buildings and structures.
When installing such material, there is one caveat - the minimum slope angle should be ten degrees. Fastening to the roof using self-tapping screws. You can lay on the old waterproofing. Thanks to the applied polymer coating, the material has a wide range of colors, so there will be no problems choosing the right color or shade. A roof under a metal tile is very popular.
Fields of application
Decking has a wide range of applications due to reasonable price, strength and lack of corrosion. With it, they make canopies, roofs of shops, sheds, garages, erect fences and fences.
Decking is available in a fairly diverse palette of colors and shades. It is very easy to find a combination of a roof with a facade, a fence and other buildings. The color palette will delight the most demanding customers. Many make houses with a red roof and white windows.
The advantages of roofing material
Houses with a red roof from corrugated board have several advantages:
- The material serves for many years. It does not appear rust, it has a protective coating.
- The corrugated board is easy to install, easy to deliver and transport.
- Decking does not change its color and appearance under the influence of precipitation.
- When installing such a roof, there is no need to strengthen the roof structure. This material is lightweight and does not add weight, does not exert pressure on the foundation of the building.
- Resistance to shock and all kinds of damage.
Roof decking: sheet sizes and price
Today there is a wide variety of this material. The main criteria when choosing a decking for a roof - sheet size and price.
The length of the profiled sheet can be any - from 0.5 to 14 m.
The rolled sheet steel from which the profiled sheet is made has a standard width of 1,250 mm. After processing due to the formation of the corrugation, it changes and can be different, depending on the marking. For example, the C8 profiled sheet has a width of 1,200 mm.
Price - from 280 rub./ m²
Ondulin
This material is made from cellulose; impregnation is made from bitumen and polymers. Ondulin is very common in our country due to its prestigious appearance, reasonable cost and a wide variety of color palette.
At present, houses with a red roof have become the most popular. This color is used everywhere, due to compatibility with other finishing materials and a prestigious appearance.
The surface of ondulin is painted in one or two layers. This coating protects against high temperatures.
In accordance with the standards, the sheet has a weight of 6.5 kg and a wave height of 3.6 cm.
Benefits of Ondulin
Due to its high flexibility, ondulin is used to create roofs on complex roof structures. It is readily used to cover various buildings and structures.
Installation of Ondulin
- The angle of the roof should be at least 6 degrees.
- When an inclination angle of 10 - 12 degrees is observed, a crate of timber is made with a distance of 45 cm.
- If the angle of inclination is 15 degrees, the crate should be at a distance of 60 cm.
- Fasteners require nails. They can be selected in color to the roof, then the visibility of the fastening will be minimal, and the waterproofing ability is high.
The positive and negative sides of ondulin
Pros:
- has high resistance to rain and snow;
- natural material - non-toxic, resistant to chemicals;
- Ondulin is easy to install and transport, does not attach much weight to the roof and foundation;
- when using has a low noise level;
- acceptable price.
One of the disadvantages of ondulin is its service life of about 40 years. With further use, the color of the coating changes, the color intensity is lost. On hot days, ondulin becomes soft. This complicates the installation process.
How to choose the color of the roof
In order for the house to look stylish and harmonious, you need to take into account the correct combination of colors. None of the proposed materials can be painted, so initially you need to choose the right color for the roofing. The only material that can be painted is slate. In all other cases, you need to seriously approach the issue of selection of colors.
At present, houses with a red roof are very popular. This color of the roof is very much in demand, as it is combined with any facade: black, yellow, blue, white, orange, gray and beige. Some colors bring positive emotions to a person, others cause negativity and irritation. The right choice will benefit not only the appearance of the house, but also the peace of mind of all its inhabitants.
When choosing the color of the roof, you must take into account the location of the house. It should either fit into the adjacent houses or be different from them. It is equally important to take into account the changing seasons, the presence of vegetation in the yard and on the street. It happens that in summer the selected facade and roof of the building look stylish and harmonious, and in winter they stand out against the background of ordinary gray buildings.
One-storey house with a red roof fits perfectly into the hilly and forested terrain. The blue roof will look good near the sea or river. The facade is better to make white. So the building will gain lightness and airiness of forms.
Dark tones of roofs are suitable for regions where snowy winters and not very hot summers. In the southern regions of the country, the color of the roof is performed in bright colors.
To choose the right color, it is better to contact professional designers. They will draft the future home in several colors. It remains only to choose the appropriate option.