Metal colors: the subtleties of selection and design possibilities

The choice of roofing material is one of the most important tasks facing the owners of country houses. After all, a properly selected profile will provide not only an attractive look, but also the strength of the roof of the building. The specified parameters are fully consistent with such a coating as a metal tile.

Metal tiles are galvanized steel sheets that externally mimic natural ceramic tiles. This building material is one of the most popular on the market today, thanks to a wide range of prices, simple installation, a variety of shapes and color palettes.

Since the range of coatings is quite wide, then (for a better understanding of the nuances) They are divided into three categories:

• economy coverage;
• medium level coverage;
• luxury coverage.

The most common coating of economy class is polyester. The thickness of this material is 25 microns. It has a matte and smooth surface, resistant to corrosion and UV rays, the warranty period is from 1 to 10 years.

Polyurethane can be attributed to mid-level coatings.

Tiles with such a coating are produced by one of the most famous manufacturers:

• Armacor;
• "Granite";
• "Prism".

All of them have similar characteristics, differ only in the exporting country. The price range of such coatings is slightly higher than the economy class, but it has better quality, longer warranty (approximately 20-40 years). The roofs of houses with such a polymer are very resistant to severe climatic changes.

Elite coatings are considered to be Pural, plastisol and PDVD. The metal tile from Pural has a greater thickness of 50 microns. Compared to polyester, it is more resistant to fading, environmental influences and temperature changes.

Produced by well-known steel mills, such as:

• Colorcoat (English development Prisma, supplier - "MetallProfil");
• Arcelor (Belgian coating Granite HDX, supplier - Grand Line);
• Finnish manufacturer Pelti ja Rauta (Prelaq Nova coating, supplier - “World of Roofing”).

Plastisol is the thickest coating - 200 microns. Therefore, such material is the most resistant to external conditions. The composition of the polymer includes plasticizers and polyvinyl chloride. It has an interesting skin-like texture. Good for areas with high levels of pollution.

PDVD has a matte and glossy surface that can imitate metallic. It is more often used for finishing of a facade, than roofing works. In the manufacture of such a coating is used steel of better quality with high zinc content. It is very resistant to fading color and perfectly withstands any mechanical stress. It has hydrophobic properties that helps it not to absorb dirt, but at the same time the material remains plastic.

For proper selection of tiles it is important to familiarize yourself with the features of its manufacture. Standard production uses a number of base materials.

• Steel. Galvanized steel is most often used as the base metal. As a rule, its thickness varies from 0.45 to 0.55 mm. To protect the metal from corrosion, it is additionally covered with zinc (approximately 200 grams per square meter).Also put aluzinc layer, which is considered more durable, but at cost it is more expensive.

• Aluminum. The advantages of this material are its lightness and resistance to corrosion, so it does not require an additional protective layer. The main disadvantages of the material are the scarcity of colors and the high price.
• Copper sheet. Old-fashioned, very expensive and refined material that is used in the construction of architectural monuments and old houses. High strength and durable, does not require additional protective coating.

The modern building materials market offers the consumer a large selection of roofing products, they have an interesting design and excellent quality.

• Monterrey. The classic type of metal, which is widely used in Russia. The producing country is Finland. Monterrey has a round shape with symmetrical or asymmetric edges. He gained his popularity due to the fact that the surface of the sheet has an incredible similarity with natural tiles. Such metal tile is very resistant to any weather conditions, easy to install, unpretentious to maintain, durable, and in its manufacture does not use toxic materials.

• Cascade. Because of its angular and rectangular profile, such a metal tile resembles a chocolate bar. Its good to use not only when installing simple, but also when installing complex forms of roofs. The roof of this type has strictly geometric proportions, which makes it neat and proportional. Also undoubted advantages include a decent price, a large color palette, high protection against moisture and high precision sheet joints.
• Andalusia. One of the newest types of metal tiles, which is rapidly gaining popularity. For the production of this product uses modern European equipment. This covering fastens in the hidden way, thanks to special locks under a roofing cloth. This ensures high tightness of the roof. The Andalusia tile has a long service life, is varied in color and has a simple sheet fastening system, so even a layman can cope with its device and fastening.

• Joker. Such a metal tile has a rounded ridge and plantar part. Different from the tile "Monterrey" in that it has six, not seven waves.
• Banga This type of roofing began to be made quite recently, but has already managed to win the love of the consumer, thanks to its original geometric shape. This property gives the surface a three-dimensional visual effect. It is best to use this coating on high houses. Due to the small width of the sheet may be difficult during installation.
• Shanghai. This type of coating originates from China, and from there it has its own name. There is this profile for a long time, but in Russia it appeared only a couple of years ago. This metal profile has a symmetrical appearance. It should be noted that the equipment with the help of which the Shanghai metal tile is made can be used to produce sheeting. This tile has a very sophisticated appearance, easy to install and very durable.

In order for the house to look stylish, you need not only to use high-quality metal profiles of the best materials. It is also important to perfectly match the color range.

To select the desired shade is best to use a specially designed color system RAL.This complex designates each color with a unique digital index and has several series: RAL Classic, RAL Design and RAL Effect.

• RAL Classic - The traditional color scheme, which consists of 213 colors, some of them have a metallic tint. The whole palette is described using four-digit codes. The first digit indicates the color, and the remaining three - shades.

• RAL Design - this grid has 1625 shades and seven-digit numbering. The first three codes are denoted by the letter H - hue, the 2 subsequent ones are marked with the letter L - the brightness and the last 2 characters are indicated by the letter C - saturation. This system helps in creating harmonious color combinations.
• RAL Effect - a modern collection of flowers, which appeared recently. It consists of 420 matte shades for water dispersion paints and 70 glossy shades for metallic paints. Like RAL Classic, it has a four-digit designation, but with the addition of the letters X - matte colors and M - glossy colors.

World psychologists have long proved that color has a very strong influence on our subconscious and psyche as a whole.

Properly selected tone of the home will have a beneficial effect on emotions.

• Blue, ultramarine, cobalt - the colors of inner harmony and wisdom. This color contributes to relaxation. He is preferred by people who are purposeful and selfless. Particularly advantageous, it looks at night lighting.
• Cherry, red wine - luxurious shades, which were loved by persons of "blue" blood. They convey temperament, power and power of the owners. It is believed that these colors develop confidence.

• Red brown and terracotta - the most common shades of roofs, as it is very reminiscent of natural tile. These colors are ideally combined with beige, sand or pale yellow tones. These colors symbolize stability and prosperity, and also arouse interest in communication and action.
• Green, emerald - many-sided natural shades. These colors are associated with freshness, tranquility and poise. The green palette relaxes emotionally and physically, soothes the nervous system and brings harmony.People who prefer the green, sociable and friendly, have a calm character.
• Gray graphite - colors, symbolizing restraint, justice. The gray tint stimulates the work of the intellect and is universal because of its ability to blend in with almost any other shades.

In order to avoid unpleasant situations with the selection of color, experts recommend to remember a few rules:

• too light tile is subject to heavy pollution and does not fit well with the dark walls of the house;
• a dark coating heats up quickly in the sun, and spots may form on its surface;
• bright colors quickly fade in the sun, losing saturation.

To simplify the selection of color by manufacturers, a special application has been created, with the help of which the buyer can transfer the color he likes to the layout. It was created by RAL specialists, the name of the program is iColours.

In the application, you choose the type of roof profile, color and shade, as well as the option of painting in glossy or matte resolution. This helps to correctly imagine what the roof of the building will look like and immediately decide whether you like this option or not.

It is impossible not to consider the situations in which skills may be needed to paint the roof. Such skills will be useful if, as a result of transportation, the decorative layer of building material was damaged or showed signs of corrosion. In order for the surface to regain its perfect appearance, you should use special tools and paints that will quietly eliminate these annoying shortcomings.

In order to paint the house with your own hands without the help of specialists, it is necessary to purchase a special set of equipment: rollers, brushes, spray gun, paint. Paints for such material come in various forms.

• Repair. Suitable for eliminating small chips and cracks that were formed as a result of careless transportation and installation. You can purchase such paint from any suppliers of metal tiles.Usually sold in packs of 100 g and 1000 g.

• Acrylic. Used to restore faded, lost the original brightness of the color or eliminate stains.
• Restoration. Eliminate minor damage to the outer layer of the tile and have a convenient package in the form of pencil tubes.
• Enamel. Such paints are most often used for the restoration of steel and galvanized surfaces. They are sold in banks or cans. It is better to use this form of staining only on surfaces that are small in area, otherwise this method can be very expensive.

The standard version of the design of the roof. Suitable for all country houses.

Creative option for fans of bright colors. Colored roof will decorate any home.

For details of the selection and design capabilities of metal tiles, see the following video.