There are many roofing materials on the market today. Experienced owners select not only high-quality, but also durable, aesthetically attractive material that has a long service life.
Many firms producing roofing materials in a wide range produce corrugated board, ondulin, metal tiles in a fashionable and modern red color. This tone is combined with almost any color of the facade. Thanks to the variety of shades, it is easy to choose the material.
In accordance with the purpose of the buildings, conclusions are drawn regarding the material from which the roof will be built.
Some types of roofing materials are intended only for country mansions and cottages, others are specially made for household and utility buildings.
Materials for roofs come in the form of sheets, piece products, soft and self-leveling roofs.
Types of roofing materials
Forred roof houses use the following materials:
- Metal tile.
- Profiling.
- Ondulin.
Metal tile
This material is made from steel. Sheets can be 0.5 mm thick. The upper part of the coating consists of a special varnish. Additionally, when applying this protective layer, a primer and aluminum spraying are used. Such a sheet weighs 3–5 kg.
In the manufacture of metal tiles, copper or aluminum is also used. Steel sheets are treated with zinc. This material is not susceptible to corrosion, resulting in parts with a thickness of 4.5–5.5 mm.
In addition to the galvanized surface, the metal tile is processed with aluminum-zinc alloy, polymer and zinc. Thanks to this multi-layer coating, the material is of high quality and reliable.
Tiles made of aluminum are completely resistant to corrosion. It is very light, but has few colors and shades. Its cost is quite high. It is very expensive and impractical to make a roof from copper. A big plus of such a roof is the presence of a protective film of a greenish tint. No other coating is required for such a roof. But copper tiles are very expensive and are used in certain buildings of architectural and historical significance.
Flaws
A house with a red metal roof has few drawbacks. With a strong hurricane or rain, the sound of drops and gusts of wind are clearly heard. There is one more minus - a lot of extra parts remain during installation.
Positive qualities of red tiles
This coating has many advantages:
- service life over 50 years;
- high strength;
- impact and weather resistant;
- the weight of the products is small, therefore, transportation will not be difficult.
Roofing material of various colors is available for sale. There are also shades of red, such as "red wine".
With the right choice of facade and roof colors, you can create the perfect dream home. To achieve maximum color compatibility, you need to contact the designer who will draw up the appropriate project.
If this is not possible, then on paper you can draw your house, yard and decorate with appropriate colors. A more convenient option is to create your own project using a computer. For example, a blue house with a red roof looks very original.
Profiling
This material is produced by rolling steel and applying hot zinc. Such a roof has high anti-corrosion properties. To increase the protective properties, polymers and an aluminum-zinc mixture are additionally used.
Decking has several types: waves, rectangles and trapezoids. This material is suitable for various buildings and structures.
When installing such material, there is one caveat - the minimum slope angle should be ten degrees. Fastening to the roof is carried out using self-tapping screws. You can lay on the old waterproofing. Thanks toThe polymer-coated material has a wide range of colors, so there will be no problems when choosing the desired color or shade. Roofing under a metal tile is very popular.
Application areas
Profiled flooring has a wide range of applications due to its reasonable price, strength and lack of corrosion. With its help, they make sheds, roofs of shops, sheds, garages, erect fences and fences.
Profiled sheeting is available in a fairly diverse palette of colors and shades. It is very easy to choose a combination of a roof with a facade, a fence and other buildings. The color palette will please the most demanding customers. Many make houses with red roofs and white windows.
Roof material benefits
Houses with a red corrugated roof have a number of advantages:
- Material serves for many years. It does not rust, it has a protective coating.
- Profiling is easy to install, easy to deliver and transport.
- Profiling does not change its color and appearance under the influence of precipitation.
- When installing such a roof, there is no need to strengthen the roof structure. This material is lightweight and does not add extra weight, does not put pressure on the foundation of the building.
- Resistant to impact and damage.
Roof decking: sheet dimensions and price
Today there is a wide variety of this material. The main criteria when choosing corrugated roofing are sheet size and price.
The length of the profiled sheet can be any - from 0.5 to 14 m.
Rolled sheet steel, from which the profiled sheet is made, has a standard width of 1,250 mm. After processing due to the formation of corrugations, it changes and may be different, depending on the marking. For example, a C8 profiled sheet has a width of 1,200 mm.
Price - from 280 rubles/m²
Ondulin
This material is made from cellulose, impregnated with bitumen and polymers. Ondulin is very common in our country due to its prestigious appearance, reasonable cost and a wide variety of colors.
Currently, red-roofed houses have become the most popular. This color is used everywhere, thanks to its compatibility with other finishing materials and its prestigious appearance.
The surface of the ondulin is painted in one or two layers. This coating protects against high temperatures.
According to the standards, the sheet has a weight of 6.5 kg, a wave height of 3.6 cm.
Ondulin Benefits
Due to its high flexibility, ondulin is used to create roofs on complex roof structures. It is readily used to cover various buildings and structures.
Installation of ondulin
- Roof pitch must be at least 6 degrees.
- When the angle of inclination is 10 - 12 degrees, a crate is made of timber with a distance of 45 cm.
- If the angle of inclination is 15 degrees, the crate should be with a distance of 60 cm.
- Nails are needed for fasteners. They can be matched to the color of the roof, then the visibility of the fastening will be minimal, and the waterproofing abilityhigh.
Positive and negative sides of ondulin
Pros:
- highly resistant to rain and snow;
- natural material - non-toxic, chemical resistant;
- ondulin is easy to install and transport, does not add much weight to the roof and foundation;
- low noise when used;
- fair price.
One of the disadvantages of ondulin is the service life of about 40 years. With further use, the color of the coating changes, the color intensity is lost. On hot days, ondulin becomes soft. This complicates the installation process.
How to choose the right roof color
In order for the house to look stylish and harmonious, you need to consider the correct combination of colors. Of the proposed materials, none can be painted, so initially you need to choose the appropriate color for the roofing. The only material that can be painted is slate. In all other cases, you need to seriously approach the issue of choosing colors.
Currently, red-roofed houses are very popular. This color of the roof is very popular, because it is combined with any facade: black, yellow, blue, white, orange, gray and beige. Some colors bring a person positive emotions, others cause negativity and irritation. The right choice will benefit not only the appearance of the house, but also the peace of mind of all its inhabitants.
When choosingRoof colors must take into account the location of the house. It must either fit into the adjacent houses, or be different from them. It is equally important to take into account the change of seasons, the presence of vegetation in the yard and on the street. It happens that in summer the chosen facade and roof of the building look stylish and harmonious, and in winter they stand out against the background of ordinary gray buildings.
One-story house with a red roof fits perfectly into the hilly and forested area. A blue roof will look good near the sea or river. Facade is better to make white. So the building will acquire lightness and airiness of forms.
The dark colors of the roofs are suitable for regions with snowy winters and not very hot summers. In the southern regions of the country, the color of the roof is performed in light colors.
To select the right color, it is better to contact professional designers. They will draw up a project of the future home in several colors. It remains just to choose the appropriate option.
