When choosing a roof for your new home, you’ll likely have to decide between two of the most popular roofing materials, roof tiles or roofing made from steel (COLORBOND® Steel).
Whether you're building a new home or installing a new roof on an older home, the answer is that there is no right or wrong decision. It's as simple as weighing up all the different factors when it comes to your preference, what’s most beneficial for your home and what suits your budget.
In this article, we’ll take you through each option so you can make an informed decision about what is best suitable for your home.
COLORBOND® Steel Roofing
What is COLORBOND® Steel roof and its advantages?
COLORBOND® Steel is a coated steel roofing material that has quickly gained popularity with modern Australian homes. Strong, secure and energy smart, COLORBOND® Steel is tried and tested in Australian conditions and is resistant to various weather conditions plus, there are 22 colours available in the range to choose from the roof which are standard to all Henley homes and lends a modern look to any home.
Durability and longevity
Living in Australia is subject to facing some pretty challenging weather conditions from extremes of heat and cold, dust, rain, wind and hail. COLORBOND® Steel material is made from steel that has undergone rigorous testing to survive the highs and lows of Australian weather. Tested against corrosion and outdoor exposure, it adheres to Australian Standards (AS1397 and AS/NZS 2728) and experts claim can last up to 70 years.
Backed with the right technology, it can survive corrosion, outdoor exposure, and adjacent fire (they are compliant for use in bushfire zones).
Low maintenance
Offering a sturdy and smooth surface, COLORBOND® Steel roofs are relatively low maintenance and make cleaning easy. All you need is clean and fresh water to go through areas that can’t be reached by rainwater. The best part is that you only need to do these every six months!
Thermal-efficiency and sustainability
The colour in Colorbond matters! A COLORBOND® Steel roof can have a positive impact on your electricity bill, but did you know the colour of your roof does also? Five light colours in the COLORBOND® Steel range qualify as solar reflective (under the Green Star Communities Tool) which include Surfmist, Classic Cream, Paperbark, Evening Haze and Shale Grey. Every colour (except Night Sky) features Thermatech solar reflectance technology which is designed to reflect more of the sun's heat on hot sunny days and keeps home cooler in summer.
Environmentally friendly
All COLORBOND® Steel energy and resources. With 5 layers of protection – steel, metallic coating, pre-treatment, primer and topcoat – it's stronger than regular steel and twice as eco-friendly.
Tile Roofing
What is a tiled roof and its advantages?
If you’re going for the quintessential Australian look, tile roofs are a no-brainer. Commonly concrete tiles, tile roofing is durable, soundproof, and energy-efficient with Henley homes offering a choice of 15 colours in 2 profiles for concrete tiles.
Durability and longevity
Made from heavy and sturdy materials, tile roofing can withstand harsh weather conditions. They are also impervious to rust, and insect damage and are ideal for bushfire prone areas as they are non-combustible. Concrete roof tiles comply with strict standards in strength and get stronger with age while lasting up to 100 years with regular upkeep.
Soundproofing
Concrete Roof tiles are excellent sound insulations and can reduce noise by 30 decibels which is more than twice the noise reduction achieved by other commonly used roofing materials. The density and thickness of tile roofing allow for great sound insulation and acoustic performance if you prefer a peaceful rainy day.
Thermal-efficiency and insulation
Tile roofs have a heavy thermal mass which means they can store energy in the form of heat! This can help regulate indoor temperatures — keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter, helping you save on electricity bills due to reduced energy use.
Environmentally friendly
Tiles are derived from earth materials and can be recycled after their use or lifecycle.
When it comes to choosing between a COLORBOND® Steel roof and a tiled roof, both options genuinely provide exceptional quality roofing. A tip we do have when conducting initial research into your preference is keeping an eye out for your estate guidelines as this can dictate which option you can choose.