Roof Tiles

[Thongkorn]

Has anyone used the Sheet roof tile, I have seen sheets of roof tiles, are they better than individual tiles, I think they would save time but i don't know if they are cost effective and easy to use, thanks in advance,

[rsokolowski]

My wife's family has the fiberglass (I think) sheets of tiles on their roof. They are very hot during the day. I have done some research on metal insulated roofing (radiant barrier that reflects the heat before it enters into your house. Many colors, it is what I plan on putting on our house when we eventually build. I even have talked the wife into getting a white metal radiant barrier roof (it is the most cool). There is a building website for Thailand named "coolthaihouse" just google it and any house related question you have will likely be answered (or already has been answered).

[Thorgal]

Sheet roof tiles of (painted) aluminium can be noisy in rainy areas close to your habitat.

Roof tiles are more expensive, but qualitative from a higher grade due to thermal and sound isolation if your roof needs to be between 25 and +45 degrees.

In Thailand I would go for CPAC monier roof tiles.

Roof sheets are available in most mega DIY outlets. Beware to choose the highest thickness.

Edited December 12, 2015 by Thorgal

[sometimewoodworker]

If you mean something like this, then yes, yes, yes and maybe.

[Pib]

Sheet tile will last a long, long time...it's commonly used throughout Thailand. Usually made of a fiber material or you can buy the metal kind. The metal kind is noisy when raining; the fiber type is not. Now it don't look as good a CPAC type tile and requires less underlying support structure...you usually see it on lower cost residences, commercial buildings, sheds, etc. But bottom line is it will last a long, long time, is strong, just don't have that more expensive look of smaller CPAC type tiles.

[sometimewoodworker]

Sheet tile will last a long, long time...it's commonly used throughout Thailand. Usually made of a fiber material or you can buy the metal kind.

The metal kind is noisy when raining;

Not if you have insulation under it

the fiber type is not.

Now it don't look as good a CPAC type tile

Your opinion. I think it looks better, my opinion.

quote and requires less underlying support structure...you usually see it on lower cost residences, commercial buildings, sheds, etc. /quote

Depends on the sheet, colourbond is not used on those

quote But bottom line is it will last a long, long time, is strong, /quote

Yes, yes, yes.

just don't have that more expensive look of smaller CPAC type tiles.

Your opinion. I think it looks better, my opinion.

[paulswebb]

Personally I don't think you can beat interlooking concrete tiles for price and ease of application. The Decra tile stone clad metal tile sheet is more expensive and you require a small guilotine and bending machine if your roof is not a plain rectangle.I have fitted Decra to school roofs in England and found it a very durable product.

[passingas]

Whatever route you choose, keep in mind it DOES hail here from time to time. I've got that $hitty wavey-gravey composite crap sheet tile. When we do get hit again I will be replacing the entire roof with heavy gauge metal/foam-insulation-glued-underneath sheet roofing. Personally I like the sound of rain on a metal roof, but some don't. Having said that, you would need someone with some sense (know-how) on installing it. It can't just be walked all over, or else it will look like a herd of elephants put it on. I've seen that here and it is butt-ugly. Yes the C-PAC square tile roofing is pretty much hail proof....if it messes with that, we're all screwed. But have you priced it yet? They're very proud of it. Good luck with your choices...pg

[billphillips]

Concrete (or cpac) tiles retain heat for many hours after the sun goes down, they do not provide any insulation whatever and a ceiling beneath them is essential in a home, as is insulation. A much stronger structure is needed to support the massive weight.

Asbestos or similar style sheet (yes they still use it here) are varying in quality and become brittle with age. Some heat retention and much lighter in weight than cpac tiles but not a choice that I'd make for a home.

Steel sheet with foam applied has some insulation value and cools quickly after sundown. It's extremely lightweight and requires a minimal supporting structure. It's ideal for any roof in this climate.

Edited February 17, 2016 by billphillips

[billphillips]

A complex sheet steel roof.