Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 21Apr 18, 2008 10:54 pm Also consider security, it's much easier to pull off some tiles than remove a steel sheet. Although if you have a habit of locking yourself out tiles might be better, I know a few people that have had to get in through their roof more than once (why they seem to make it a habit of locking themselves out I don't understand). Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 22Apr 19, 2008 8:47 am dreamhome kiwi056 Cookiemonster I like the look of colourbond but I like the flexibility of tiles. For instance if you ever need to get into the roof to run wires or get access to the top of the wall cavity to drop wires down then you can easily remove tiles to do this. Colourbond would have cost us a quite a lot to upgrade to so we upgraded to a nice flat profile tile instead. Likewise Colourbond for us and no difference in price If you have eaves and high pitch roof problem solved! Is it better to have colorbond since we have eaves? Can u please explain why? Thanks Hi Dreamhome, It comes down to personal preference, and BTW the reason most builders charge more for colourbond, is they have more buying power with tiles, due to buying other products from the same manufacturer hence they get them much cheaper. My comment was in response to Cookiemonsters' comment I've made bold in his post above. It was purely a tongue in cheek and having done this at our place for easier access. Mind you if you get things right the first time no need for alterations afterwards... (Just kidding Guys and Gals) Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 23Apr 19, 2008 8:55 pm For the people who have said that they picked colorbond because of less maintenance than tiles, what do you mean by that?
What maintenance do you have to do with tiles that you don't have to do with colorbond? My understanding is that the rust though warranty of colorbond is 30 years. Sure, it can last longer than that, but I think colorwise they fade and need repaint sooner. My current house has been here since 1957, has never had a single tile replaced, and the only maintenance I know of is cleaning the moss off it every 15 years or so. Greg Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 24Apr 19, 2008 9:42 pm We're having flat colour through tiles.. just love the look.
In the country where we came from, majority of the houses use C/B. Therefore, for a change, we went for tiles Also, they were saying for security purposes, it's better to use C/B. Since we are building a double storey house, it's not really an issue.. thieves would rather smash the front windows that use our roof to get in the house ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 25Apr 19, 2008 10:24 pm We are going with tiles - although like Talinsmum we are also in the Hunter but because our home is large and on one level (490sqm) it was going to cost an extra $12000 for colourbond. I couldn't justify spending that amount of money on a roof - better to use it towards other things (like ducted air conditioning!!) Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 28Apr 26, 2008 10:41 am nesspop We have also gone for the colorbond.... Love the clean flat look, & the idea that peolpe can tpull off tiles & get in Pesonal choice... We always thought colourbond was the cheap way out... Cause our circa 1970's weatherboard rental has a colourbond roof...and all the new ones circa 1990's had tiles. We have a double, so people removing tiles to get into our roof isn't an issue.. they could just get through all the glass doors we have... roofing 30May 01, 2008 12:21 am We've paid extra for colorbond roofing but could have had zincalume for the same price as tiles. The builder does use colorbond for their own standard but since they also build designs for a number of other sub companies who don't include it as standard ( ie. in the design we've chosen) I think there was a mixup. We were lucky in that it hasn't cost us a lot extra. Not much over a thousand dollars, perhaps because when we first agreed to build with our builder and met our original contact we'd said we'd wanted colorbond not tiles and had been told verbally it was the same cost. Then when we had the first meeting with our housing liaison person for the "pre plan meeting" she didn't have any of that information and asked us for it again. The paperwork from the original sales person said tiles. We didn't have anything in writing except that I was able to point out I had emailed the information to the sales guy.
Something tells me that without that it might have cost a bit more. Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 31May 01, 2008 1:05 am CB for us as well. Having lived with tiles and CB in two previous homes we prefer the look and sound of CB.
Personal choice really. Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 33May 01, 2008 2:09 pm We're having colourbond and live in suburbia Melbourne not too far out. I keep thinking am I mad? Very few new houses near us have colourbond - why is this? I am originally from the country so maybe it's the farm girl in me that likes the rain on a tin roof. Fi has moved in!! Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 34May 01, 2008 2:18 pm FOR SALE - Brick & Tile home
Tends to sell better than: FOR SALE - Fibro home with Colourbond roof Just a sense of strength and permancy in most peoples minds. I think colourbond was popular in the countryside because it's relativly compact (stacked) size and weight allows a lot more to be carried per truck. I agree with an earlier poster that in terms of styling options, you have more choice with tile - different shapes, patterns and colours vversus just different colours for CB. At the end of the day it is your house so build it how you want it. Just consider resale value as a secondary much less important issue (You need to live with your choice which is far more important). Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 35May 01, 2008 2:34 pm 3timesbuilda At the end of the day it is your house so build it how you want it. Just consider resale value as a secondary much less important issue (You need to live with your choice which is far more important). Exactly, like everything in housing comes down to personal preference. C/B and tiles have their respective advantages and disadvantages We built with colorbond because we loved the clean lines and colors and at the time the builder didn't charge extra - does now!. When we decided to buy established, roof material was not high on the list of deciding factors....yet the house we purchased has a colorbond roof....how much the roof had to do in us looking at this house as "the one" is for a psychologist to determine...but it wasn't conscious. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 36May 01, 2008 7:06 pm 3timesbuilda I think colourbond was popular in the countryside because it's relativly compact (stacked) size and weight allows a lot more to be carried per truck. Or, it is because it (corrugated iron) was a much more versatile building material in its own right. The local hardware store would always keep some sheets of corro, but not tiles. You could build anything out of it, even the chook shed. For the purpose of roofing, all you needed to do was maybe paint it once it was laid. Geoff - Decophile. Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 37May 01, 2008 8:32 pm Eager 3timesbuilda I think colourbond was popular in the countryside because it's relativly compact (stacked) size and weight allows a lot more to be carried per truck. Or, it is because it (corrugated iron) was a much more versatile building material in its own right. The local hardware store would always keep some sheets of corro, but not tiles. You could build anything out of it, even the chook shed. For the purpose of roofing, all you needed to do was maybe paint it once it was laid. How about the Switzerland approach....you both could be right. Both of the arguments are equally persuasive and probably correct..... mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 38Jun 03, 2008 10:13 pm Have heard a few instances where crims have removed roof tiles to gain access, one was hilarous where one of the idiots fell through the roof.
Colorbond is supposed to be installed by a roof plumber hence the greater cost. Some companies like National Builders have gained an exemption to this and offer colorbond more cheaply. The noise of rain on an open tin roof is deafening but when you see the size of the r4 batts that go into your roof these days you can see why it drowns out the noise. We went with a light coloured cb roof as it dosn't hold its temp. as long as tiles do and the lighter colour resists heating anyway. (lighter tiles look horrible in my opinion) Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 39Jun 04, 2008 8:23 am I'm wondering if I should colorbond our patio extension to the alfresco. Just to simulate the sound of rain on a colorbond roof when we want it without having to hear it inside the house if we don't want to. I do admit feeling a bit of nostalgia when I hear the sound. Re: Roof Tiles or Colorbond? 40Jun 04, 2008 7:17 pm Joey I'm with you. The rain on a tin roof would bring back memories of my early childhood living on a farm. We are planning on a colorbond patio extension to the alfresco once we can afford it. Your house roof does not show rusting other than some surface rust on the flashings. In my opinion you dont need to replace or paint the roof other than treat surface rust… 1 10227 You should pressure clean your roof first and make sure the paint you buy also is anti mould. 4 18579 Do you have solar on the roof, because if its not a laying defect it looks almost like someone has been walking all over the roof in the mid section of the tile (weakest… 2 1935 |