Roofing FAQ
Why is a Tridek contemporary steel roof better than a tiled roof? A Tridek contemporary steel roof weighs a lot less than a tiled roof. This means your home won’t have extra, unnecessary weight causing it to deform gradually over the years. Building a house with a tiled roof may not be as safe as building a house with a steel roof. When building your home and choosing the design of the house, it is important to consider safety and security. Tiles can easily be taken off tiled roofing, giving burglars an easy route into your home, whereas if your roof is made from steel roofing panels, burglars won’t be able to break into your home through your roof.
Is there a way to reduce the noise of rain falling on a steel roof? Installing an insulating blanket with the steel roof will reduce the noise of rainfall on your roof.
What are some advantages of choosing a roof made from Tridek metal roofing panels? Metal roofs are flexible so your roof can be made to resemble other roofing materials if desired. Tridek roofing panels can be made into straight, convex or concave curved and wave curved roofs depending on your preference. This means Tridek can build a flat roof, curved roof, cantilevered roof, cantilevered curved roof, and a colorbond metal roof. Metal roofing panels are durable so can withstand the dangers of extreme weather conditions such as rain, hail, snow, strong winds and some fire protection. Tridek roofs are also energy efficient when it comes to heating and cooling your home, are almost maintenance free, and are lightweight. Metal roofs can also be installed over existing roofs, meaning lower costs as you do not need to remove your old roof first, before getting a metal roof installed.
Is a metal roof environmentally responsible? Tridek roofing panels are recyclable and metal roofing panels are made partially from recycled steel. Comparatively, roofs made out of asphalt shingles, are not recyclable at all, which causes more damage to our environment.
Will a metal roof attract lightning? A metal roof will not attract lightning, as lightning is typically attracted to the highest point in the area. In fact, having a metal roof on your home is a safer choice of building materials for your roof because if your roof is struck, the metal roof will help conduct and dissipate the electrical charge of the lightning.
Will a Tridek contemporary steel roof stand out too much in my neighbourhood because it made from modern roofing materials as opposed to the older, more traditional looking roofing materials? Tridek roofing panels can be shaped, coloured and designed to fit your needs and expectations of what you want your roof to look like. So if you are concerned a modern steel roof will stand out, Tridek will happily assist you in choosing colours, shapes and the overall design of your roof to ensure your roof will assimilate amongst other roofs in your neighbourhood.
Will a metal roof be too heavy for a smaller house or garage? No. Metal roofs are actually lighter than most other roofing materials. On average, metal roofs are 50% lighter than an asphalt shingle roof, 75% lighter than a roof made from concrete tile, fiber cement shakes and slate roofing materials.
Will a metal roof increase my heating and cooling costs? No. Having a metal roof will do the opposite. In Summer, metal roofs reflect away the sunlight, so keep your home cooler. Similarly in Winter, metal roofs can reflect inside heat from the underside of the roof back into the building. As Tridek is a Melbourne based roofing company, Tridek understands the vast array of weather conditions Melbourne provides, with days over 40°C to freezing cold days with rain, hail and harsh winds. So installing a Tridek steel roof will reduce the energy used on heating and cooling, resulting in lower costs for you and less greenhouse emissions.
Are metal roofs strong enough to walk on? Tridek metal roofs are strong enough for people to walk on. However, while walking on the roof, always ensure you are careful and practicing roof safety to avoid falling off the building.
Will a metal roof rust? Tridek metal roofs are specifically designed and manufactured in a way to ensure every Tridek roofing panel is rust resistant. Tridek uses premium roofing materials (Colorbond, Colorbond Ultra, Zincalume, Stainless Steel, Aluminium) so every Tridek roof is made to be strong, durable and rust resistant.
