subject: Insulated Roofing [print this page] The roof over your home is your family's first line of protection against the weather . When building your home or an extension to an existing home, choosing the correct roofing material is crucial to providing complete protection against these elements, and providing you with peace of mind.
A good roofing material should have the following qualities:
*durability
*low maintenance
*good thermal mass
*attractive design
INSULATED COLORBOND ROOFING PANELS TICKS ALL OF THESE BOXES
Durability
Insulated colorbond roofing panels consist of a coolite core sandwiched between top (roof) and bottom (ceiling) steel sheets. These sheets are made from steel steel produced as a result of the best steel making technology, and coated with a zinc/aluminum alloy for superior protection against corrosion. Colour layers are than factory applied for a long lasting, good looking finish.
Low maintenance
During production, after having a coating of polyester primer on its surface, the roofing material is topped with an exterior grade paint coat and baked to ensure superior resistance to chipping, peeling and cracking. This keeps your roof looking newer for longer.
Thermal mass
Thermal mass refers to the ability of your roof to resist the transfer of heat/cold from the outside to the inside. For example, a roof sheet that is too hot to touch on the upper surface during a summer day will at the same time be cool to the touch on the lower surface
The thermal mass of your roof can also influence the insulation requirements elsewhere in your house. Ie: you'll need less insulation elsewhere if your roof has a high thermal mass.
Design, colour and style
Colorbond steel comes in a wide range of colours to set the tone and complement the style of your home. Colour can also be used to match the appearance of gutters, downpipes and other building materials used.
Choosing the right colour is also important because it can affect the solar absorption rate of your roof. Light colours eg white, reflect more heat in the first instance and reduce the load on the insulating core.
Roof profiles and current Technology
Insulated Roofing panels are suited to flat (one plane, low slope) and gable shaped roofs.
They are increasingly the first choice for deck and Outdoor living areas, and particularly for the flyover type design that has applications to a wide variety of housing styles
The technology behind the current panels has been constantly improved over the last twenty years; and this research and development guarantees you a high quality product every time a sheet rolls off the production line.
Once produced, each individual house order is wrapped with interleaved protective layers and delivered direct to site for immediate use. This factory to your house process ensures that the sheets arrive exactly as they left the factory
Finished with flashings of your choice of colour, the result is a stunning addition to your house, and a commitment to lowering required energy inputs
For best results and to deliver the look you want, use a professional tradesperson to install your insulated colorbond roofing material. The results will amaze you
