Which company sheet is best for roofing?
Foam backed polycarbonate and clear polycarbonate roofing options are the most commonly used types of polycarbonate sheets.
- Foam-backed polycarbonate roof sheets are lightweight and durable.
- Clear polycarbonate sheets are installed in patios, sunrooms and places that need natural light through the roof.
What is a Pantile roof?
Pantile roofs are most often found in areas where the weather is less severe such as east central Scotland, the Lothians and Fife. A pantile is a single-lap, S-shaped, fired clay tile. Single lap means that the bottom edge of any pantile only overlaps the row immediately below (plain tiles overlap two rows.)
What is a tile roofing sheet?
Tile effect roofing sheets combine the traditional aesthetics of roof tiles with the strength of top-grade galvanised steel. Perfect for homeowners looking to achieve the kerb appeal of clay or concrete roof tiles with a fraction of the necessary upkeep.
Which roofing tiles are best?
Tile Roofing Shingles Make sure the tiles are not installed on a mortar underlayment; otherwise, they’d remove quickly and in less than a decade or so, you will have to find a replacement. Even though tile roofs are cost-effective in terms of purchase and maintenance, they are very expensive to install.
Which is stronger polycarbonate or PVC?
Polycarbonate is even stronger than PVC (apparently it’s almost impossible to break it, but we don’t want to tempt fate…). This means, of course, that it costs more. PVC has another advantage: polycarbonate can scratch, whereas PVC rarely does.
How much does a Pantile weigh?
Weight per tile ~ 2.5 kg. Weight per m2 (min.) ~ 41.3 kg.
Why is it called Pantile?
A pantile is a type of fired roof tile, normally made from clay. Whilst called pantiles, the paving tiles which were installed there in 1699 were one-inch-thick square tiles made from heavy wealden clay, so-named as shaped in a wooden pan before firing.
Are metal roofs lightweight?
Low weight to help preserve structural integrity and life. Compared with tile at 750 pounds per square (an area equal to 100 square feet) or concrete tile at 900 pounds per square, metal roofing is lightweight. Most varieties run from 50 to 150 pounds per square.
What is the most durable roof tile?
Clay Roof Tiles They can last as long as 100 years and offer great weather resistance. Clay tiles are known to withstand extreme weather conditions, including hailstones as large as two inches and high winds of more than 150 mph.
How long will a polycarbonate roof last?
10 to 20 years
Longevity. Both types of polycarbonate roofing last anywhere from 10 to 20 years. Some manufacturers however do warranty their products for the lifetime use of the home.
How big is a britmet pantile roof sheet?
For peace of mind, the Pantile 2000 is manufactured as a made to measure tile effect sheet, custom made to your required rafter length (from 1.53m to 8m), rapidly reducing installation time. At a 0.9mm thickness gauge Britmet’s Pantile 2000 is renowned for offering an elegant, secure, anti-vandal roof solution.
What kind of material is pan tile roofing sheet made out of?
Our pan tile roofing sheets are made from galvanised steel and available in 0.55mm gauge. They easily achieve the look of a tiled roof at a fraction of the weight. They are a lot quicker to install than traditional tiles thus reducing labour costs.
What kind of coating is used on pantile 2000 tiles?
All 0.9mm Pantile 2000 galvanised steel sheets are coated using a pigmented mineral filled acrylic coating, available in 6 standard colours. Note: All sheets MUST be laid from right to left.
Which is the most lightweight roofing sheet in the world?
Britmet’s Pantile 2000 is the most innovative lightweight tile effect sheet in the construction industry. This market-leading product is the lowest BBA approved lightweight tile sheet in the world as it can be fixed to a roof pitch as low as 5°, backed with a weather penetration guarantee.