Decra Roof's weight is only 6.6kg per m2, and is approximately 7 times lighter than traditional concrete and clay roof tiles. Hence, creates significantly lesser dead load on to the support framing.
Case study below on a typical roof area of 140 m2 with 30 degree pitch demonstrates the significant cost saving that could benefit the developer (owner) who uses Decra Roofing Systems over traditional concrete or clay roofing systems.
Item | Concrete Roof Tile* | Decra Tile |
---|---|---|
Tile coverage | ± 10.1 pcs per m2 | ± 2.2 pcs per m2 |
Weight per tile | ± 5.0 kg | ± 3.0 kg |
Roof weight | ± 50.5 kg per m2 | ± 6.6 kg per m2 |
Weight per house | ± 7.1 tons | ± 0.9 tons |
Tile require per house | ± 1,414 pcs (± 7 pallets) |
± 308 pcs (± 1 pallet) |
* Estimated roof coverage & tile weight vary depend on brand & profile
Decra Roofing System's saving on roof trusses:
Description | Decra Roofing Systems |
Concrete Tile Roofing Systems |
Savings |
---|---|---|---|
Roof pitch | 30 degree | 30 degree | - |
Roof area | 140 m2 | 140 m2 | - |
Nos. of steel channel used | 56 pcs (6m length) |
74 pcs (6m length) |
18 pcs (± 24%) |
Nos. of steel batten used | 100 pcs (6m length) |
115 pcs (6m length) |
15 pcs (± 13%) |
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