Advantages of cement tiles
1. The composition of cement tile:
Cement tiles are made of Portland cement, yellow sand, water and paint. Uniform coating on its outer layer with acrylic as a sealant protective film.
2. How to make cement tiles:
Properly mix raw materials to ensure material consistency. It is then pressed through a high pressure forming tool to cut each tile with a nail void. Therefore, each cement tile has the functions of heat insulation and moisture resistance after leaving the abrasive tool. Cement tiles need to be placed for a few days before leaving the factory to allow the cement to be cured. Every link of production needs to be carried out under the supervision and management of advanced mechanical equipment and professionals.
3. The minimum slope suitable for cement flat tile roof:
The minimum slope is 3:12 (17°). That is to say, the steep roof must be greater than 17°. In such a roof situation, a row of sealed drainage tiles must be installed under the cement flat tile, and the cement flat tile is more for decoration.
Third, the life of cement tiles
ACME Roofing System can assure everyone that our tiles can last up to 50 years or more. However, we have seen German concrete tile roofs protect the roof structure for 150 years.
4. Can I walk on my roof?
Yes, but be careful. Walking on any sloped roof is dangerous. If you are cleaning windows or installing landscape lights on your roof, please stand one-third of the way on the roof and place your weight close to the roof to avoid stepping on the cut or the overlap between the ridge tile and the gable place. Most professionals know that if they need to install shingles or clean a chimney and have to be on the roof for a long time, they will put a board in place to lighten people and some tools.
5. Under what circumstances will the tiles be damaged, and why are the corners of the tiles easily damaged?
Tile damage is the most common occurrence in blizzards. And sometimes some people walk rudely on the roof, or sometimes the tiles are laid too close (we call for a certain distance between the tiles), and the subsidence of the house will cause damage to the tiles.
6. If we find broken tiles on my roof, will my roof leak in the coming rainy season?
Usually not, there are many roofing waterproofing materials (tar paper) that can provide a second layer of protection. But those damaged tiles should be replaced as soon as possible to keep rainwater on the roof and protect the tar from the sun.
Seven, the difference between the whole body tile and the coated tile? Does it matter if the tile is full body?
There is no difference in performance between full body tiles and coated tiles. The biggest difference is aesthetically, the coated tile has a high-gloss finish while the full-body tile has a matte finish. However, since the coloring on the surface of the tile is extruded through cement binders, coated tiles are not recommended for use in areas with severe snow and ice.
8. What is the wind resistance of the cement tile roof?
With the weight of the tile itself and the wind-resistant buckles on individual tiles, it is enough to withstand the wind speed of 80 kilometers per hour. In areas with high wind speeds, special fixed tiles are used to withstand wind speeds of 140 kilometers per hour.
9. In the case of high wind speed, how to fix the tiles?
Unfortunately, that's not a question with a fixed answer. It depends on many factors. The average height of the roof, the prediction of the highest wind speed, in which country the construction is built, which parts of the roof are (topography and perimeter of the roof), and the requirements of local officials. If you have exact questions, you can email me and I will give you an exact answer.
10. How do roof tiles resist cold weather?
The cement tiles supplied by Arkema have good compactness and durability, so they can be used in cold areas. It also does not affect the structure inside the tile due to the freezing of ice. There are special snow blankets that accumulate snow on the roof to prevent the snow from turning into ice and sliding off the roof to the ground. Under each roof tile there is a naturally occurring air pocket that properly adjusts and allows the ice dam to ventilate as much as possible as the tile expands and contracts due to temperature changes. …
