When reconstructing an old building with a seriousThe question is the choice of roofing material, the use of which would help preserve the original appearance of the structure. One of the few materials of this series is the metal tile "Granite Claudia".
Moreover, today the metaltiles of this type - almost the only roofing that simulates ceramics. Moreover, imitation goes not only on the profile and form, but also on the heterogeneity of the staining, which is typical for products made from burnt clay.
Material Advantages
An inexperienced consumer wonders if,it would not be simpler to use natural tiles. Yes, it is simpler, but not always this step is justified - when comparing metal Claudia with natural ceramic material the first has a lot of advantages:
- Durability.After several years of operation, the surface of ceramic plates is covered with spots and begins to break down. The fact is that natural ceramics have a porous structure. Inside pores penetrate the moisture, which at minus temperatures freezes and destroys the material. This happens very quickly because of the numerous periods of freezing-thawing. Metal tiles have no pores, so the negative impact of frosts and thaws is not terrible.
- Low specific weight.Each square meter of metal "Claudia" weighs about 5 kg, bituminous tiles - two, and ceramic - 8 times more. For old buildings, this factor is very important, since their walls and foundation are no longer durable enough. The use of new material allows prolonging the service life of old structures, which is very serious when it comes to old buildings that have important architectural or historical significance.
Material Features
On the photo of the metal "Claudia" in the section is visible its main highlight: the material consists of several layers:
- The basis for the manufacture of this type of roofing is galvanized steel.
- On the steel base, first the alumo-zinc passivation layer is applied, then it is covered with a primer.
- In the last place, a specially developed substance, a special polymer, is applied. In order for the coating to withstand weather and natural factors, its thickness should not be less than 35 microns.
On the final layer there are spots of irregular shape. They are very similar to clouds (in English - cloudy), which explains the name of the material.
The back side of the sheet has the same coating as the outer one.
Description of coating
Colors of metal "Claudia" - all shadesbrown and red with smoky spots of smooth shapes. Moreover, the tan color was chosen specially to simulate a natural coating of unpainted calcined clay. What is remarkable, this material has one feature: when viewed from different angles, the color of the coating looks a little different.
As for the profile, the metal tile is available in three versions:
- "Maxi".
- Supermonterrey.
- "Monterrey."
The second option is considered the most expressive.
For the convenience of working with the material, the sheets are cut at the factory as long as is suitable for covering the roof of a particular building. This figure can vary from 50 centimeters to 8 meters. Important detail: shade of products in each individual batchmay differ slightly from the plates of others, therefore, in order for the roof to have the same surface color, it is necessary to acquire material from one release and in sufficient quantity.
Specifications
The main features of the metal tile "Claudia" are the following:
- The coating used is a special polymer.
- The thickness of the metal is 0.45-0.7 mm. The choice of the basis in each particular case depends on the thickness of the final product.
- The thickness of galvanizing - 275 g / m2.
- Plates have a matte smooth surface.
- The service life with preservation of appearance is 10 years.
- End-to-end corrosion can occur only after 30 years (manufacturer's warranty).
Basics of Standardization
Judging by the reviews, the metal tile "Claudia"is in demand on the market for roofing materials. The popularity of the material is due to its high performance, beautiful appearance and excellent quality. Moreover, to ensure the quality of products, the manufacturer - the firm ArcelorMittal - systematically conducts tests to verify compliance with ASTM, ISO, ES. The material is checked for the following characteristics:
- Elasticity of the polyurethane coating and adhesion to the substrate.
- The percentage of resistance to scratching.
- Anticorrosion resistance.
- Resistance to UV radiation.
Fineness of installation
The technology of laying the metal tile "Claudia" is suchthe same as metal tiles of other types and brands. First of all, they mount the rafter system, then lay a vapor barrier, waterproofing, if necessary a heater. Further arrange a crate of wooden beams. Before work, wood materials are treated with antiseptics and antipyretics. Fasten the beams only with special screws with sealing washers.
Important detail: if you want to cut off part during installationsheet, the cutting line must be covered with paint - this will protect the metal substrate from the effects of atmospheric moisture, which is fraught with the destruction of the roofing material.
In addition to the main canvas, with the arrangement of the rooffor the maximum quality result, the use of other elements, such as ridge, wind and cornice parts, will be required. And with ridge elements you have to work very carefully - it is necessary to install a ridge bar of circular cross-section. These products are equipped with plugs. Self-tapping is used to fix them to the ends of the roof. If a flat bar is installed on the skate, the plugs are not installed, but the insulation material is laid under the roof covering on the skate. Lastly, the drainage system is mounted.
