How to choose a roof tile?
Choosing the right roof tile for your home can be a difficult task. This is why Boral and Right Choice Roofing have formulated a 5-step system which will help assist you in making the right choice.
So compliment your home by choosing a quality brand and product for your roofline. Boral roof tiles are exquisite and will add character to your home.
The Boral roofing range comprises of terracotta tiles made from natural-clay or the adaptability of concrete tiles. Both of these tiles are built to last with a 50-year performance guarantee.
Step 1: Your Home Location –
Boral roof tiles are suitable for any location and in particular coastal areas; this relates to how the product has been made and the ingredients used which make Boral roof tiles salt-safe and frost resistant. Boral also provide a 50-year warranty against defects.
Step 2: Shape –
The profile of a roof tile refers to the shape and design of the tile. A roof tile profile can range from a flat tile to a tile with noticeable surface waves or undulation. When choosing a tile profile, key considerations you will need to assess are the pitch of your roof as well as its architectural design. For example: During the wet season, the steeper the roofs pitch, rainwater will run off it at a faster rate. A shaped profile of tile will act as a natural watercourse for the rainwater.
When selecting between the Boral roof tiles, whether it be terracotta or concrete not only will you need to look at the key features and benefits of each roof tile but remember that they will also vary in size and shape.
When taking this into consideration, this will create differences in the number of tiles to a square metre, and system of aligning the tiles next to each other. When looking at terracotta roof tiles, 13 tiles will be need per square metre on average, as they are slightly smaller in size; however this will vary with the intricacy of the roof design. Terracotta roof tiles can be laid in either a straight bond or cross bond pattern depending on the profile; as they are designed to interconnect at the head and the sides.
With concrete roof tiles, there will be approximately 10 tiles per square metre. They are intended to interconnect at the sides only and can be laid in a straight bond or cross bond fashion depending on profile.
For a more contemporary look, Boral have create a streamlined flat profile; delivering a modern and fashionable appearance which is becoming increasingly popular across the metropolitan and rural styles.
Step 3: Colour –
One of the most essential influences on the elegance, personality and spirit of your home is colour selection. It is easy to be overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right colour; when they are so many options available within the Boral range.
In terracotta, Boral offer a variety of colours across the collection. The assortment come in four different finishes from: fully glazed (in either high gloss or matt finishes); semi-glazed or unglazed (raw finish) for the natural look of the clay.
With the concrete colour range, Boral have two options for the application of colour: Either colour-on or colour-through. Colour-on is when the colour coating is applied to the surface of the tile, whereas Colour-Through; the colour oxides are mixed through the concrete mixture for a longer lasting colour.
Both options have a tinted acrylic sealer applied to further enhance and protect the tile.
Colour Selection
Listed below are a few guidelines which will help when planning and choosing your colour selection:
o Collect reference material – pictures from magazines, brochures or photos you have taken yourself of different colour schemes.
o A major factor to assess is the architectural style of your home and the environment (including surrounding homes).
o As a general rule, select colours that work in harmony together. When selecting the roof colour, include the guttering and fascia into your consideration as these are within close proximity.
o Presently, lighter colours that balance with the natural environment are being chosen. For a more significant appearance, your roof colour should be darker than the walls.
o Remember to choose what is right for you, not your family or friends so trust your instincts.
Step 4: Roofing Essentials -
Roof Sarking
Roof sarking is essential for improving the energy efficiency and performance of your roof by reducing the heat transfer in summer and retain the heat in winter by up to 40%, making it an essential roofing insulation material. Roof sarking is a (reflective foil insulation) thermal barrier which is fire retardant, water-resistant and a dust-resistant membrane.
When installing roof sarking, the Sisalation paper is rolled out over the roof rafters and installed underneath the battens before the roof tiles are laid. Roof sarking is also an extra roof barrier, to protect your roof from driving rain and dust, so if any rainwater should enter your roof space the water would simply run straight down to your gutters; protecting you and your family from any internal damage.
By roof sarking being a fire retardant product, this is a great Sisalation paper to have installed in bushfire prone areas and help keep hot ashes and embers away from your roof space.
Only good roof tilers will recommend roof sarking to be is installed under your roofing materials.
Step 5: Installation –
By choosing a recognised and preferred Boral Roofing Specialist, like Right Choice Roofing Pty Ltd you can ensure your roof is installed properly and to manufacturer’s specifications.
