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Why Tiles?
Simply because of the way it looks and the way it last. No other roofing options are as aesthetically pleasing or as long lasting as cement and terracotta roofing tiles.
Outlined below are some of the Key Points and Features that is a must when choosing the Roof that Shelters your Home & Protects your Family on a daily basis.
1. DURABILITY
The most common roofing materials are based on either cement, clay or steel.
Clay is highly durable given it’s burned at a certain temperature. This is uncommon in Sri Lanka due to the high cost of energy and this is further evident due to no local manufacturers having Srilankan or foreign product standard certifications.
Steel based, usually with a zinc coating is the least durable with its lifetime greatly depending on its thickness.
Cement based products like Asbestos sheets are strong due to Asbestos fiber however weakens and is in risk of being easily damaged due to its thin body structure.
Colour concrete roof tiles are equal in strength to clay tiles at the inception however its strength greatly increase over a few months and continues increasing at a nominal rate for decades after. Thus consequently, this is the only product that improves in quality over time and doesn't corrode makeing it a very durable roofing solution.
2.WIND LOADING
The weight of your roofing material will contribute to its performance in high wind areas.
Clay and concrete roof tiles outperform in this regard by offering more resistance to wind suction than lighter weight materials such as steel sheeting.
However Concrete roof tiles are engineered specially to avoid water leaks associated with heavy wind. It has weather bars and double grooves as well as a tight interlocking fixing system to prevent water seeping in with the wind. This is very common on hillsides, coastal areas and high rise buildings.
3. DESIGN/ COLOUR
Usually with most roofing products the choice of colours are very limited and most manufacturers have only one profile to choose from.
Colourcon tiles are available in a range of unique tile profiles that enhances the flexibility in roof design to complement a wide range of architectural styles and specifications.
With a large range of monotone and blended colours that is exclusive to Colourcon™ tiles only, you’re sure to have the most outstanding roof in the neighbourhood.
4. HEAT/ NOISE
Roof tiles can help you enjoy more comfortable living during the hot and rainy seasons. Thermal lag in tiles results in advantageous insulation properties to help manage heat transmission.
Both Colourcon™ and other clay tiles are much thicker than steel and asbestos sheets which help reduce the noise and disturbances generated during storms.
5. VALUE & PRICING
Roof tiles certainly look expensive however when comparing the cost of roofing similar houses with other material, tile roofs and specifically concrete tile roofs works out to be much more economical.
The reason for these are endless thus contact to us to find out how economical concrete rood tiles truly are. One simple difference in concrete roof tiles compared to other tiles is the extensive coverage where only 89 tiles are required to cover 100 square feet. You would need between 120-140 tiles of clay tiles to cover the same area thus your cost per sq.ft greatly reduces when compared.
6. WEIGHT & WATER ABSORBTION
Concrete roof tiles are commonly perceived to be heavier in weight that clay tiles. However the truth is that on most occasions it is actually the opposite.
As concrete roof tiles excel in coverage, the actual weight on the roof structure also reduces. Just like a roofing sheet, concrete roof tiles are bigger and you need almost 40% less tiles than clay tiles on the exact same roof structure.
Further more, the water absorption rate on the surface of concrete roof tiles are below 3% compared to up to 15% in clay tiles. This is an added assurance that you don’t need to spend extra on your structure when using concrete tiles as well as your structure will not suffer fatigue failure.
7. FIRE RESISTANCE
The roof is the most vulnerable part of any home during a wildfire, so it's important to choose a noncombustible material to reduce the risk of damage from fires.
Colourcon™ roof tiles maintain a Class A fire rating throughout its life because it is made using noncombustible material.
8. SECOND HAND VALUE / WARRANTY
Tiles enhance a home, both in appearance and value. Colourcon™ tiles are built to last and it has a 30 Performance Warranty so if you want to retain your home’s market appeal, Colourcon™ is the obvious choice.
9. QUALITY STANDARDS
As of the beginning of 2008, Colourcon™ will be completing 9 years of service in Sri Lanka. In these 9 years it has won 5 product awards from the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects with the first being an Excellence Award in 2000, the first year it was applied for.
Since 2005, Colourcon™ remains the only Roof Tile company to have ISO 9001:2000 and SLS product quality certification both ensuring our products are recognized according to the best of global standards.
Thus Colourcon™ has outperformed the market not only on product quality but also in design quality.
10. SECURITY
A roof needs to be secure no matter if the intruders are two legged or four legged. Colourcon™ tiles are all dimensionally perfect thus its fitting is the best compared to all roof tiles. This prevents space in-between tiles where a finger can be inserted to lift them up.
Furthermore Colourcon™ tiles have a nail hole on the top where the tile can be nailed onto the timber frames below. This will not only make sure the tiles cannot be removed purposely but also by heavy storm and cyclones.
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