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.

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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.

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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.

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