Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 6Mar 07, 2010 12:06 pm There's a thread here somewhere discussing this.... there's a newish product that looks like tiles, but is actually a stick-on material, goes over a ply underlay. Some of the display homes at Mernda Villages have them, but I couldn't find anything about them on the net. It was about a year ago that I was trying to find out what they were. I think they may have been a Boral product...? Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 7Mar 07, 2010 1:07 pm Don't all those maccas buildings have fake tiled roofs? If you've ever paid attention to them. I work next door to one, that's why I've noticed Built with New Generation (Summit Homes) We own land!... with a slab on it! Plus a shell of a house with stuff inside ! Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 8Mar 07, 2010 3:28 pm One of the PD display houses at Alamanda (Point Cook) has different tiles. We think they look like a rubber compound. They do look good. Maybe check with one of the PD displays if this is the type of tile you are looking for. A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands. Melbourne West Our build viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34169 Landscaping viewtopic.php?f=19&t=51147 Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 9Mar 07, 2010 3:36 pm what are the benefits in a roof that looks like tiles but isn't? Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 10Mar 07, 2010 4:37 pm Quote: what are the benefits in a roof that looks like tiles but isn't? No cracked roof tiles after the golf/tennis balls we recieved yesterday this would be a blessing. http://burbankascent2500.blogspot.com/ https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=28503 [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] HOUSE COMPLETED IN 119 DAYS PCI Complete Handover 24th August Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 11Mar 04, 2011 12:41 pm The englehart saleswoman talked about them. They are slates made from recycled rubber. They look like real slates and are much lighter and more durable. A house down the street has them and they do look good. One advantage is you can have a shallower pitch roof (which allows higher ceilings for a given height of house). Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 12Mar 04, 2011 12:54 pm Found this on google! http://www.authenticroofaustralia.com.a ... allery.htm they not bad looking either! Re: Roof that looks like tiles, but isn't? 13Mar 04, 2011 2:04 pm There was a house being built a few years ago in our area - it was a Hampton's style kit home and it came from the US in a container - would never be able to tell it was a kit home - anyways - their shingles were recycled car tyres... Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 7284 2 820 No the fireplace doesn’t work. It’s been enclosed. I’m not sure what was removed, as it was done quite some time ago - well before what I can see with photos online… 2 11584 |