Cutting of Metal Tile roofing sheets

Tin Snips

Cutting the Metal Tile roofing sheet is simple and the process is very similar to cutting of the ordinary corrugated iron.
Safety comes first, so use protective gear such as gloves, glasses and protective clothing. Best of all it to cut the sheets on the ground on a prepared surface instead of cutting the sheets being up on the roof.
To do so, measure the sheets and then put them down to cut on the ground.

The sheets have to be measured accurately and a line has to be drawn. To draw a line use some markers that are easy to remove and do not make any chemical reaction with steel (such as lead based pencils).

Cutting Tools:

Tin Snips Straight Cut

The most simple cutting tool that have been used for centuries are the Tin Snips (or steel cutting scissors). They come in left, right cuts and centre cut.

Electric Metal Cutter

The centre cutting tin snips are great for a straight cuts.

Usually you cut the side that will be covered by a ridge cap or a barge cap, or goes under some flashing like Aron flashing's that joints the roof and wall cladding.

That means that the cuts does not have to be perfect, however a line should be followed.

If you n need to do a lot of cutting some electric cutting shearers can be used. They give a nice and straight line and are easy to use.

To cut the Metal Tiles start from the top of the sheet (from the ridge side) and follow the line to the bottom (the gutter end). This way it is easier to go through the steps.
Try tostay away from the hot cutting tools such as angle grinder, because it burns paints and causes corrosion.

The Metal tile sheets come in a standard sizes, so cutting is very common during the installation.

To cover a large area of the roof you need to use few different size sheets overlapping them.

For example if the roof is 11000 mm long (11 meter long) you will have to use 10 sheet. Each sheet each is 1160 mm wide minus overlap of 60 mm 1160 mm – 60 mm = 1100 mm cover. So 10 x 1100 mm = 11000 mm cover.
You might need to use few sheets to cover the roof from the ridge to the gutter, if this measurement is more then 2220 mm.
For example: The measurement of the roof from the ridge to the gutter is 3270 mm. You need to use one sheet 2220 mm and one sheet of 1170 mm long with overlap of 120 mm. 2220 mm  - 120 mm +1170 mm = 3270 mm.
Always trim the sheets of the top (under the ridge cap) to make it fit right.

For more ideas and installation manual see at www.coroofs.com.au/installation-manual

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Metal Roof Tiles for renovation projects.

Metal Roof Tiles for renovation projects.

Looking to renovate your house? Check out the Metal Tile roofing materials.
The benefits are clear: light weight, long run for easy installation, strength and weather resistance, easy to install and suitable for DIY installation, competitive in pricing, easy to deliver to remote areas.
The Pressed and Rolled Roof Metal Tiles are the latest roofing product that combine all of the greatest technology in roofing materials.
The Tile roof sheets are strong, zinc coated for rust proving,  painted in modern colours and can be fitted on any roof pitch from 6 deg.
Metal Tiles will be fixed with the ordinary roofing screws and therefore are easy to install and replace.
That makes them great for re-roofing and home renovation projects, where the pitch of the roof is low or the new roof has to look like tiled.
In particular the metal roof tiles are great for carports and garages, awnings and skilion roofs over the patios and pergolas.
In case of re-roofing, the pressed metal tiles can be fitted to the existing roof battens, providing that they are in good condition, do not split when screws are put through and positioned in the right places.
Gazebo with a Metal Tile roof will be a great addition to your back yard next to the pool. A metal tile roof will make it looking different and will add value to your back yard.

Check out the latest specials at www.coroofs.com.au

More about the Carports and Carport kits in Brisbane at www.EasyTiledCarports.com.au

How to reduce noise of a metal roof

Over the years we found that one of the most common questions, and sometimes even concerns about metal roofing, is the noise. Often people are considering using a metal roof, but are afraid that it may be noisy when it rains or in case of a strong wind.

We have a lot of people who want to use the metal tile roof due to its superior qualities like light weight and strength, but would like to know how if there is a way to reduce the noise of the rain.

I would like to say that one of the most common and perhaps easiest ways to reduce the noise is to use the insulating blanket installed under the metal roofing sheets.

The insulating roof blanket is usually 55 mm thick and has a foil base. The blanket is made of thick insulating materials (mineral blanket) and comes in rolls of  around 18 sq.m.

It works best when installed on top of the roof battens touching the roofing iron with its fluffy side and foil side looking down. This way it provides not only insulation, but also great noise reduction as well. It absorbs heat and noise acting as a buffer and provides a great and not expensive solution.

Insulating blanket is one of the cheapest products on the market at the moment and is easy to install.

You can find it at www.coroofs.com.au/products

It can be used for the carports as well see at www.easytiledcarports.com.au

Why to choose Metal Tiles for your roofing project?

So, realy why to choose the Metal Tile roofing instead of colorbond or concrete tiles?

The reasons are numerous:

• Metal roof tiles combine the best from both: tile look and all the benefits of steel
• Metal tile roof is strong, weather resistant, durable, waterproof, rustproof
• Steel roof tiles are light weight and do not put much load on the frame, so there is less risk of wall cracks
• You can save even more money on the roof trusses
• Can be installed on low pitch roof from 5 deg pitch what makes it perfect for any extensions and home additions
• Metal tiles are easy maintenance and long life – more savings in the future
• Steel roof tiles are easy to install, so in many projects you can do it yourself and save on labour cost.
• Great colour selection matches most tiles and makes the choice simple.
• Metal tiles can be a compromise between the tiles and tin when a couple can not deside - with metal tiles both partners are happy.
• Price for the steel tiles is very similar to the price for the ordimary corrugated iron, so there id no much to loose.

So, really, why not consider Metal Tile roofing for your next house or carport.

You can always find more about metal tiles and Coroofs (the leading supplier of metal tile roofing systems) at http://www.coroofs.com.au/

Looking for a carport? Why not to have a look at the carports with metal tile roof to match your tiles house roof at http://www.easytiledcarports.com.au/

How to cut the metal roofing sheets

How to cut  correctly the metal roofing sheets and the metal tile roofing sheets in particular? This is one of the most common questions that we have to answer.

The priority number one is safety. Use protective clothing, eye ware and gloves. Freshly cut edge of a metal roof sheet is very sharp.

There are few tools that you can use: tin snips and/or electric cutter (electric shearers). We do not recommend top use an angle grinder or circular cutter because they burn the paint and damage the metal structure which may result in rusting.

However is this is the only option to use the grinder (for example because of a difficult access) - you might choose to do it from underneath of the roof sheet or use masking tape to protect the good edge.

Using the tin snips - make sure the you use the right type. There are left, right and straight cut tin scissors.
They design to leave one good side and the other can go into the off cuts. Straight shearers supposed to give you a nice and straight cut but it takes time to get use to it.

Electric cutter will give a nice and straight cut and you can use both parts of the roofing sheet. Using electric cutter is easy but still it takes some practice before the cut looks good.

In case of metal tile roofing sheets we suggest to start from the top of the sheets, so you can cut through the step. Otherwise the blades will get stuck into the steps.

Use a chalk string to mark the line. Think of the overlaps and other extra length or width that you might need plus to the measurement before you cut the sheet.

Whenever it is possible make a roof layout first. That will give you a mad map for the roofing project as well as the list of required materials.

You can find more tips about installation at www.coroofs.com.au. Look for the installation manual.

How to make most out your gazebo project

Last few week we were bombarded with questions related to the gazebo projects. Personally I like the idea of having a nice drink under a beautiful gazebo with a couple of best friends.

Gazebo is usually a relatively small covered area (3000 X 3000 mm or 3000 X 4000 mm etc.) that is build on the backyard, next to a pool or barbecue area. Often it has got a timber frame or timber look frame. The roof can be Gable or Hip, sometimes Hexagonal or Octagonal.


In any case the idea is to make it looking nice and lasting long and having as little maintenance as possible.

From this perspective we can highly recommend Metal Tile Roofing for this kind of projects.

The Metal Tile roofing sheets are light in weight, strong and weather resistant. They are made of 0.42-0.45 mm high quality long run roofing steel and get installed with regular screws.

The Steel Roof tiles are zinc coated and polyester coated on top of the paint for the long lasting life.

Some gazebos are supplied with hay roof. They usually look nice when they are new but soon you realize that the herbal roof looses the bits everywhere including your pool and in few months the roof will look old and bold.

Unlike the hay roof the Metal tiles do not disintegrate in the first year and are low maintenance.

But most importantly the Tin Tiles look like Terracotta Tiles when installed. That makes the whole project looking great and adding value to your place.







One more benefit of metal tile roof is that it is suitable for DIY projects and you can do it yourself to save few dollars on installation.



You can find out more about the Metal tile Roofing Sheets at www.coroofs.com.au.

Also the Gazebos with metal tiles roofing at Easy Tiled Carports

I've got a tiled roof that I want to replace. Can I use Metal Tiles?

One of the most popular applications for Metal Tile Roofing sheets is re-roofing also called "tiles to tin restoration". There is a large number of benefits to do so. First you replace an old roof by a new one and eliminate all the leaks and improve the look. Nothing looks beter then a new roof on the house.

The metal tile roofing sheets are a lot lighter. One square meter of the metal tile sheets would weight around 3.5 - 3.8 kg in the same time 1 sq.m. of concrete tiles would weight around 40-50 kg. So the roof will be lighter therefore less pressure on the framework and less possibilities for cracks and saging.

Metal tile roofing sheets come in long run and will have fewer joints, meaning less possible leaks.

Tin tile sheets can be installed on a low pitch roof starting from 6 deg, so you can install them when convensional tiles can not be used.

Metal tile roof is stronger then concrete tiles and will not break when it hails.

The steel rof tiles have fixings with screws and can be used for the areas with strong winds and cyclons.

And with all of those benefits you will keep this amasing tiled look for your roof.

To find out more about metal tile roofing sheets click here.

Alternatively look at one of those web sites: http://www.coroofs.com.au/ and http://www.easytiledcarprots.com.au/

How heavy are the metal tiles?

What is the weight of steel tiles comparing with concrette tiles? This is one of the most common questions that we have to answer. The weight of the metal tile roofing sheets is about 3.5 - 3.8 KG per 1 sq.m. which is about the same as the weight of the ordinary corrugated iron. In the same time the weight of concrette roof tiles is about 40 - 50 KG per 1 sq.m. That means that with the same covered area you will have 10-12 times less weight on your roof. Not to mention that the concrete tiles can soak up some water and become heavier. Especially when the roof has been neglected for a while.

Due to this fact the conventional tiles will require a stronger (and therefore more expensive) frame. For example the roof trusses for a tiled roof will have to be set at 600 mm. In the same time the roof trusses for a metal tile roofing can be set at 900 mm. That gives you a 30% price reduction for your framing cost.

To me the choice is clear and it is for Metal tile roofing sheets.

You can find more about steel tiles or metal tiles at http://www.coroofs.com.au/

See also some other ideas at http://www.easytiledcarports.com.au/

Can you walk on the Metal Tiles

One of the common questions is: Can you walk on those tiles? The answer is yes. You can. There is a number of things you need to know before you get up on the roof (I mean any roof, tiled, metal or shingles).

First you have to have a good reason to get up there. Every trip up on the roof is a risk and it is good to have a reason to risk your life and this reason should be good.

Then you have to wear the right shoes, not slippery, with soft rubber sole, prefferably white (so you do not leave black marks on the surface), and not heavy, so you do not dent the metal.

Stay away from the edge. When you step on the roof always step on the low parts of the profile (pans or valleys) and where the battens are underneath. That is important to avoid the dents on the ribs.

You can find more information about the Metal Tile roofing sheets at http://www.coroofs.com.au/

Se also http://coroofs.com.au/installation-manual/faq for frequently Asked Questions page.

Need a carport to match your tiled house roof? Check out Carports with Metal Tile Roof here

Foam Ridge Cap Gap Sealing Strips

 One of the common questions when installing the Metal Tile sheets is how to install the ridge cap. We recommend to use the Ridge Cap gap Sealing strips. Those strips will be install to fill in the gaps between the tile profile and the ridge caps. The strips are made of close cell foam and are water proof. They are great solution to save time and money during installation.


To order the Gap Sealing Strips look at www.coroofs.com.au
or e-mail to info@coroofs.com.au

Brisbane Home Show March 2011

This week we have a fantstic display at Brisbane Home Show (RNA Show Grounds), stend N 50.

Come and see our specials from 5 -13 of March 2011 from 10 AM till 4 PM. Our display will demonstrate you all the benefits of Metal Tiles v corrugated iron and ordinary tiles.

Ask us for a free quote.

See more at http://www.coroofs.com.au/

Steel Roof Tiles for an Extension

Thinking of an extension to the existing house? That is a smart move. It is always cheaper to extend then to buy a new bigger house. If you have tiled roof you might want to consider using the Metal Tile Roofing for your extension. The metal tile roofing sheets will match your house roof and can be installed on a roof starting from 6 deg pitch. Tin roof tiles are strong, weather resistant, light weight and easy to install. They do not require a heavy framework (unlike conventional tiles) and will save you money on the roof trusses.
You can find more information about metal tiles at www.coroofs.com.au.
Talk to your builder now and get him to call Coroofs at 07 3283 4114 for a free quote. You will be surprised to learn that the price for the metal tiles is similar to the price for the ordinary corrugated iron. However the value is lot more.

E-mail your plans to info@coroofs.com.au for a free quote.

Metal Tile Roofing

By Anthony Lee

  Metal tile roofing has doubled in the past five years with a growth rate of about 15% annually. This is because the material itself is more capable of protecting your home against destructive weather conditions.

To prove that, studies have shown that it can last at least two to three times longer than an asphalt roof. That is about 40 to 60 years. Since it is also given anti-rusting treatment, it will not corrode.
The world is well aware of climate change. Another benefit of it is that when it is damaged, it can by recycled and used again. This means it is environment friendly and is good to have either in your home or in your office. Unlike wood or other traditional materials used for roofing, it is not prone to insects, mold or rot so you do not have to apply any harmful chemicals that could damage the environment.
Having it for your home also saves energy. This means you can reduce the cooling costs by almost 40% together with the help of reflective paints that have energy saving properties. But of course, this still depends where you live. The paint used in it reflects instead of absorbing the sun's rays so less heat enters the structure.
It does not require a lot of maintenance. You just have to go up there and sweep away accumulated leaves or other debris and inspect the roof top ancillaries and air conditioners to be sure that it is properly drained and supported.
You also save money when it is time to pay your income tax thanks to the US energy Policy Act of 2005. This allows homeowners a tax credit when they decide to use it in their homes as long as they meet the Energy Star program requirements. It is available in different colors. This means you will be able to find one that matches the color of your walls. If you want to change it, you don't have to replace the entire thing but simply paint over the old color.
Should you decide to get metal tile roofing, make sure you get a warranty from the manufacturer. Steel vendors who comply with such regulations put coil numbers on each item so you and they will know when exactly were the metal purchased. If this is not present, you have no protection even if they say that such a warranty exists.

To learn more about metal roofing materials, visit http://www.coroofs.com.au

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Steel Tiles Vs Metal Tiles

Steel Tiles or Metal Tiles? What is the difference? What are they?

These are the questions that we are often asked. In fact there is no difference. They are the same thing, just different names. There are more of those: Tin Tiles, Pressed Tiles, Decra Tiles and list goes on.

All of those names describe the same product: steel roofing sheets shaped as tiles, so when you install them the finished roof will look like tiled. However the roof will have all the benefits of a steel roof. Light weight, weather resistance, easy installation and strength. It will not crack under the hail and does not require a heavy frame.

You can find more information about Steel Tiles at www.coroofs.com.au

See also some other products with metal tiles (like carports and gazebos) at www.easytiledcarports.com.au

How To Install the Metal Tiles

Metal Tiles - what a great concept. Look of tiles with all the benefits of a strong steel roof. The most difficult issue that we have to overcome is reluctance of the installer to install the roof. I can understand them. Their biggest concern is - we have never seen that before. Let me just say that the installation of tin tiles is no different to the installation of some corrugated roof iron. It requires the same techniques, same tools and same skills. Therefore the same installers without special training should be able to install the steel tile sheets (if they want the job). The sheets are cut with tin snips and installed on the same roof battens (timber or steel) using fixing roof screws.

The only difference is - the tin tiles will require more roof battens. And that is good news - the roof will be stronger. The tiled roof sheets will make a perfect solution for any project big or small. You can choose them for your house, extension, carport or gazebo.


There is a lot more useful information provided at www.coroofs.com.au look for the page installation manual

Steel Tiles and How to find them

The Metal Tile Roofing sheets have been around for years. But it is not easy to find them on the net. May be due to the fact that there is a large number of names related to them. I would like to name a few:

Metal Tiles

Metal Tile Roofing Sheets

Steel Tiles

Presed Tiles

Tin Tiles

Decramastic

Decrabond
Tile Sheets

All of those names are related and in fact describe the same product. We prefer Metal Tile Roofing Sheets or Metal Tiles.

The Metal Tiles sheets are perfect for any project big or small. They combine great look of tiles with all the benefits of a strong steel roof. Excellent for a new house, extention, renovation, carport, patio or gazebo.

In any case You can find more information about those products and pricing at www.coroofs.com.au

Metal Tiles Vs Colorbond

Good question is what is better? Colorbond or Metal Tiles.

The answer is: there is market for each of them.

Metal Tiles are great for any extensions, renovations or home additions when you have already a tiled roof over the main part of the building. In this case you would like to match your new extension roof with existing tiled roof. Metal tiles would be the perfect solution for it.

First the metal tile roofing sheets are light and therefore do not require a heavy frame (unlike concrete tiles). So you can start saving cost right there.

Secondly the metal tile roofing sheets can be installed on any roof with a pitch starting from 5 deg. (unlike conventional tiles that require pitch of 17 deg), so you can use metal tiles on a lot of low pitch projects.

Metal tiles come in a number of colours to match your existing colour.

The profile of metal tiles will match well a large number of known tile profiles.

Metal tiles are strong and weather resistant and provide a perfect roofing solution for any wind areas.

Finlay the metal tile roofing sheets are easy to install and in a lot of cases are installed by the owner-builders.

You can find more information about Metal tile roofing sheets at www.coroofs.com.au

Or e-mail to info@coroofs.com.au

Call at 07 3283 4114

Tile to Tin Re-Roofing

The Metal Tile roofing sheets have multiple applications. One of them is re-roofing. In a lot of cases a house that has a tile roof needs a roof replacement. Sometimes the roof is old and needs to be changed. Sometimes the old roof has a low pitch and it causes leakage. In any case the Metal Tiles will offer all the benefits of a high quality steel roof and will keep the look of the tiled roof. It is obvious that fgor a lot of houses the roof has to have a tiled look in order to keep its apearance. For those projects the corrugated iron just won't go. Tin Tiles are a perfect solution for such a project.

Light weight, strong, weather resistant, easy to install the Metal tile roofing sheets supplied by Coroofs will offer a great roofing solution. On this picture the house that had an old tiled roof has been modified and a new Metal tile roof has been installed. In that case the roofing has a vital part in the house street appeal. Metal Tiles kept the look and provided a high tech performance of a high quality steel roofing.

This job has been suplied by Coroofs Metal Tile Roofing Systems based in Brisbane and installed by a professional roofing installers in 2010. The colour is Grey. The Metal Tiles are 0.42 mm thick, zinc coated, painted and polyester coated. The house is located in Brisbane. However Coroofs can supply the roofing materials all over Australia. In fact they supplied a number of jobs in NSW, Victoria Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Queensland

For more information see http://www.coroofs.com.au/.

Call for a free quote at 07 3283 4114

email to info@coroofs.com.au