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Granular
Coated Steel Tile Roofs are Beautiful and Practical
While
we do many types of roofing, we really enjoy the beauty and durability
of the new steel roofs like this Decra Tile pattern. Decra is truly
one of the pioneers in the field of decorative steel roofing. Since
they started there have been many copy cat companies. Duraloc manufactures
a similar product in Canada. Gerard Tile is also very similar. Which
is not a bad thing as it brings competition to the marketplace.
Decra roofs are offered in tile patterns like this one, in shake
patterns and in shingle patterns. They can withstand hurricane force
winds , are fireproof, and with the granular finish, can be walked
on safely. There are now a
lot of colors to choose from.
On
the home featured above, we resided the house. added a bronze framed
patio deck cover, bronze color vinyl windows(bronze colored window
frames cost considerably more but they are available), and then
for the final touch - a beautiful red tile roof.
DECRA
Steel Roof FAQ's
Q:
Aren’t metal roofs noisy?
A: No. The stone coated steel design doesn’t resemble the corrugated
tin roofs from the past. The water droplets (and even hail) are
no match for the strength and high-tech design of a DECRA roof.
Q:
Will I be able to walk on a steel roof once it is installed?
A: Absolutely. DECRA roofs are designed to withstand the weight
of people walking on them. The panels are made of 26-gauge steel
capable of withstanding a great deal of force.
Q:
How do DECRA roofs withstand an earthquake?
A: Very well. A metal roof usually weighs half as much as a typical
composition shingle roof. Why is that beneficial during an earthquake?
A roof that weighs less also has less sway from side to side. In
earthquake zones, reduced sway from shaking buildings means a reduction
in the forces that generate the greatest overall destruction. By
contrast, a heavier roof is far more likely to cause the walls to
collapse when it begins to shake.
Q:
Is a metal roof hotter in the summer and colder in the winter?
A: No. Many customers report a reduction in energy costs during
summer and winter months. Also, a DECRA roof can be installed over
an existing roof, which creates even more insulation from temperature
extremes.
Q:
Is a DECRA Roofing System more expensive?
A: Like most products you buy, “you get what you pay for.”
A DECRA roof offers more for your money. It’s no bargain to
put two roofs on your house because the first one was “cheaper”
and subsequently failed. A DECRA roof can last a lifetime. DECRA
is also quite durable because the zinc/aluminium steel enhances
the superior weathering and corrosion resistance of each roofing
panel. You will also increase the value of your home or commercial
property since the warranty is transferable and a selling point
for both buyers and tenants. That’s why many say, “It’s
the last roof you will ever have to buy.”
Q:
Is a DECRA Roofing System warranted?
A: The best in the industry. DECRA Roofing Systems carry a 50-year
warranty against 120 mph winds and penetrating hail.
