Decra Shingles Roof

50-year Decra roofing tiles are proven to have a span greater than galvanized roofing materials. They are ideal for lightweight construction. A roof made with shingles is strong, durable, and attractive. Other types of shingles, such as those made from timber, are expensive roofing systems. This is because of their need to be installed over a plywood deck. In addition, Shingles retain their attractive appearance compared with many other shingle roofs. This is because of their durable steel substrate. All Oloo roofing products are manufactured from alu-zinc steel. Alu-zinc has been shown in tests to last 6-9 times longer than ordinary galvanized steel roofing products. This is achieved by protecting the steel core with zinc, which is itself protected by an aluminum barrier. As a pioneer in using alu-zinc steel, we have unrivaled experience in long-lasting steel roof tile manufacture.

Besides the cost, shingles are the perfect choice for you, especially with 50 50-year warranty. Installation of decra is quick thus leading to their cost savings in the construction of your home.

Decra roofing is a metal alternative to traditional asphalt or wooden shingles that maintaines the attractiveness of asphalt shingles so your home doesn’t end up looking like a shed with a traditional steel roofing system.

You see, buildings like barns, hangars, and factories are roofed with long metal sheets of corrugated metal or standing seam metal. It works well, but you may not want your building to look so industrial!

Instead, of those long metal sheets, Decra metal roofing comes in small rectangular panels—Similar to asphalt shingles.

These panels are made of steel and can be stamped to replicate any roof style—shingles, shakes, tile, and more!

Homeowners who have used these stone-coated panels say their likeness to the material they replicate is similat to clay tile roof

How do they make this alloy shingles look so great? Let’s find out!

How Are Decra Shingles Made?

All these roofing products begin with a piece of steel coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy. This precise alloy formula gives them a lifespan of up to 4 times of traditional galvanized steel!

Then manufacturers apply a state-of-the-art acrylic resin to both sides of the coated steel. The brown-tint resin is specially formulated to resist fingerprints and scuffing during product handling,

Next, they apply another layer of durable acrylic resin. This acts as a base coat adhesive for the next layer of the shingles: the stone granules.

The stone granules are finally applied to the coated steel sheets, and suddenly, these panels take on a whole new look, popping with distinctive colors and textures!

Finally, an overglaze is applied to the stone granules to keep them from wearing away during the handling process or everyday use.

All that’s left is molding and stamping the steel sheets in decorative panels replicating tile, shingles, or shakes!

Decra Roofing Styles

There are five types of Decra roofing panels:

Decra Villa Tile – Replicates the luxurious appeal of old-world Italian clay tiles
Decra Tile – Replicates the traditional scalloped style tile in Mediterranean homes
Decra Shingle XD – Designed to portray the thick-cut edges of architectural shingles
Decra Shake XD – Imitates the rustic beauty of a thick, hand-split wood shake
Decra Shake – Provides the distinctive shadow lines of cedar shakes

Choose whichever style you like, pair it with a color of your choosing, and you have a beautiful, durable roof!

Advantages Of Decra Roofing

Now that we understand what Decra Roofing is let’s look at some of the ways it might benefit you.

1 – Lower Your Insurance

Good news! Decra roofing may actually lower your insurance.

How, you ask?

It’s actually pretty simple: Stone-coated metal shingles are a Class-A Rated roofing material, which means they are non-combustible.

Since stone-coated metal shingles are fire-resistant, they aid in lowering home insurance. Check your insurance policy or call your agent to see what kind of savings you can expect.

2 – Increase Your Home Value and Curb Appeal

Did you know your roof accounts for up to 40% of your home’s visual exterior?

That means anyone visiting your home, whether they are potential buyers or friends stopping in to visit, will notice your roof.

Why does this matter?

Humans are deeply affected by the halo effect, a phenomenon where we ascribe positive attributes to someone or something based on a first impression.

So, when someone pulls in your driveway and thinks, Wow, what a beautiful house, they will also tend to think positively about the rest of your home and property.

And while you may not plan on selling your home anytime soon, investments that increase the value of your home are usually a good idea!

PRO TIP: Want to take the exterior of your house to the next level? Windows and doors are critical to a beautiful exterior. You can read our blog on both windows and doors below

3 – Keep Your House Cooler

Proper ventilation and attic insulation are the most significant factors in heating and cooling your home – not the roofing material.

However, when properly installed, Decra metal roofing does reduce attic temperatures. For example, attic temperatures in a home with asphalt shingles can reach 150 degrees, while stone-coated steel usually keeps temperatures to 90 degrees or less.

No matter where you are in the world,choose Oloo roofing solution to build your perfect housing design here in Kenya as we always provide the best