{"id":1590,"date":"2018-06-08T07:42:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T07:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/decraafrica.com\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2019-11-13T13:54:18","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T13:54:18","slug":"benefits-of-using-decra-roofing-systems-with-steel-roof-frames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decraafrica.com\/en-et\/blog\/benefits-of-using-decra-roofing-systems-with-steel-roof-frames\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of using Decra\u00ae Roofing Systems with steel roof frames"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While<\/span> Genuine Decra<\/a>\u00ae may be the only choice when it comes to quality roofing materials, using it gives you the choice of three different types of roof frame, so you can choose the right material for your budget, style and location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike clay, concrete and bitumen roof coverings which require specific and expensive sub structures, Genuine Decra\u00ae tiles can be fixed to timber frames, lightweight steel frames or a mixture of both.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1592″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1591″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While timber may be the traditional choice, lightweight steel roof frames are becoming more and more popular. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n

Lightweight<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Like Decra\u00ae tiles, steel roof frames are lightweight. This gives you all the strength of steel but in a material that\u2019s easy to install and doesn\u2019t require your building to support a heavy roof.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1594″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Each piece of the roof frame above is manufactured to the correct length, so assembly on site is just like a giant jigsaw puzzle. There\u2019s no cutting or waste \u2013 just a simple straight forward assembly. This reduces installation time. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on where you are, what time of year it is and other external factors, the timber you require for your roof frame may not be readily available when you need it. A steel frame on the other hand can be manufactured to be available on any specific date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Precision<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately, most of the timber used for roofing is not of a quality that matches that of Genuine Decra\u00ae. Timbers are often not straight, and this can lead to problems laying the tiles, particularly if your installer is unskilled (Although a Genuine Decra\u00ae Distributor should be able to recommend a trained installer). With a lightweight steel roof frame, every measurement is exact, the trusses and battens are dead straight, as are the spaces in between, and the finished result is a precision roof that looks as good as it possibly can. Genuine Decra\u00ae customers are the most discerning of all and the combination of Decra\u00ae and a steel roof will in most cases give the best result. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1593″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Closely linked to availability, and depending on where your site is, timber can be very expensive. In these cases, a lightweight steel roof could offer a cost advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Environment<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

While timber requires the cutting down of trees, often resulting in harmful deforestation, steel frames are manufactured in a clean environment from a material that can be recycled indefinitely.<\/span><\/p>\n

To discover more benefits of Genuine Decra\u00ae Roofing Systems, please visit our<\/span> Benefits page<\/a>, or explore<\/span> www.decraafrica.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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