Showing posts with label why concrete tiles for roof. Show all posts
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Monday, April 25, 2016

why concrete tiles for roof?


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By: Peter Huber
Posted By:BHIS
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Ok lets continue where we left of in the last article, on the fact and fiction about roof tiles.

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If you are worried about the usage of concrete tiles when collecting rain water, well there is nothing to worry about as we are assured that the surface of the concrete tile is a suitable surface from which to gather water for drinking, and best results are achieved when an appropriate collection system is fitted.

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If you are building near the coast you also need not worry, as the prolonged exposure of concrete tiles have a proven record of resistance to corrosive atmospheres.
Similarly in tropical conditions the added weight of a concrete roof helps to counteract wind uplift during storms making it less susceptible to damage than some other roofing materials.
Normally concrete tiles require very  little if any maintenance due to their exceptional durability, if some is required then only the affected tile will need to be replaced.

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Cleaning of the tiles is also not  a necessity but Lichen and moss can be removed by high pressure jet water sprays or by the application of a specific chemical formula sold for this purpose of removing the lichen and moss. In fact the formula for the magic potion is this:-  200 grams of copper sulphate, to 4.5 litres of water The average roof will need ten times this amount, the solution is broomed onto the offending areas and eradication will take place over the following couple of months and it should be left to work on its own as the moss and lichen will gradually disappear. On porous tiles the solution has a residual affect as it remains and inhibits any future or early re-growths.

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When using copper sulphate solutions be careful that metalwork such as guttering is protected to prevent corrosive  action. Gutters should be filled with water by blocking the downpipes as any solution running into the gutter will be extremely diluted and not affect the metal gutter.
By comparison concrete tiles are very affordable and generally cost less than metal or clay covering, on most profiles the fit is neat and even, but the coating that is applied to the tiles is still subject to weathering and will eventually wear off and needs re-painting.

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So myths like, Lichen and Moss will eat into your tiles and weathering of the original surface coating makes old tiles porous, is all a lot of old wife’s tales and scare tactics, invented by itinerant traders.

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