Which Roofing System Suits Your Application? - Tuflite Polymers

1. When you think about roofing, there are a number of materials that come to mind that you may consider to install over your structure. But, which out of the lot is the best suited for your application? You need to think over this before making a decision. And, to help you, we have given below a complete guide on the most basic materials you can choose to have a strong and durable roof installed. Metal Metal roofing is one of the most popular kinds of roofing systems seen, especially in commercial applications, or in rural residential applications. Metal roofing has been in existence since a long time because of the various benefits that it brings like durability, longevity, and environment-friendliness. However, why people have been shifting away from metal roofs to other alternatives is because metal roofs keep the indoors warmer, making it a problem during

2. summers. Also, metal roofs are noisy during the rains, and may also rust due to rain water accumulating over the surface. Slate Slate is another popular material been used since traditional times. The material was popularly used because of the natural aesthetic appeal that it brings, and other characteristics like durability, longevity, environment-friendliness, and low maintenance. But, as times passed, even slate started becoming less used because of two major complexities. Firstly, slate is a very heavy material which requires a very strong foundation below; and secondly, slate roof installation is a very complex process, and this specialized roofing system installation requires proper training and experience. Glass Glass roofing is also one of the most beautiful roofing systems, and has been used widely in applications that have required sunlight to penetrate into the structure. Some structures that have been making great usage of glass include greenhouses, conservatories, sunrooms, patios, awnings, and skylights. Glass is also a very highly energy efficient material, which is why it has been loved so much. But, glass also has its own disadvantages. It is easily breakable, and requires a lot of care and maintenance. Also, glass roof installation is a chore. Polycarbonate Polycarbonate is one of the latest trending materials, which is a robust, transparent, and lightweight thermoplastic, gaining immense popularity, especially against glass. Yes, while glass has been the most traditional transparent material used over the decades, it is slowly being replaced by polycarbonate. This is because polycarbonate also makes for a great transparent roof, while providing added benefits that glass cannot provide. For example, polycarbonate blocks the harmful UV rays of the sun and

3. brings in only the good amount of sunlight. Other than this major property, polycarbonate is also stronger, impact resistant, durable, long lasting, flexible, fire resistant, and insulating. And, polycarbonates are also available in a variety of options like solid, textured, coloured, patterned, polycarbonate sheets. Choose polycarbonate, and get in touch with Tuflite Polymers to get one and all kinds of polycarbonates at the best price in India! multiwall, from and corrugated most suitable your So, which material suits your application the most? Consider all the pros and cons, and make a wise decision. For more Information: http://www.tuflite.com/