A stone coated steel roof is typically made from steel or other types of metal, the metal is coated with stone chips and attached using a acrylic film, its one of the most durable materials and has many asthetic advantages over traditional roofing materials.
Compared to other traditional roofing materials, Stone coated steel roofing is approximately about 15%-20% more, however, once you install a stone coated steel roof, you will not have to install another roof again, so you gain overall value over time reducing maintenance and energy costs.
Tefute USA, Inc carries six profiles to suit your needs such as Bond, Classical, Woodshake, Shingles, Roman and Roman II.
Stone Coated Steel Roofs typically have the average life span of approximately between 40-70 years if installed properly, they will outlast asphalt shingles, since you will have to replace your asphalt roof every 20 years. Stone-coated steel roofs can endure a lot of harsh weather conditions, Tefute USA. Inc has a lifetime warranty of 50 years, Class4 Impact Resistance UL2218 which can protect you from hailstorms and engineered to withstand hurricanes.
Another benefit of using stone coated steel roofing is that cuts down energy costs, stone coated steel roofs actually reflect UV rays rather absorbing it, with proper ventilation this will keep your home cool and protect your home from UV rays.
Yes, but you should avoid walking on the sidelaps, you should only walk on the higher portion of the tiles and directly on the battens.
Stone coated Steel protects your home from UV rays and is capable of reflecting heat, making your attic cooler in the summer which means you will spend less money on energy bills.
The lifespan of a properly installed and well vented stone coated steel roof can last approximately between 40- 70 years.