Self-fitting metal sheets “FALCO”
Self-fitting roof and facade metal sheets are just one among many choices when it comes to roof metalwork, which owns excellent characteristics, which is universally adapted and whose esthetic looks is very appreciative. Interlocked sheets most remind us of self-fitting roofing sheets “FALCO”, which can be thought of as an perfected version of the interlocked sheets. “FALCO” facade and roofing sheets successfully remove all the disadvantages which are owned by the classical interlocked sheet – such as complicated montage, high market price and so on – while it holds on to its positive aspects. One of the more special and highly admired benefits of the self-fitting sheets is that these sheets can be applied on a wide number of different facade and roof sub-constructions, which can be really important when roof renovation is being conducted. When it comes to the assembly of the self-fitting sheets, this can be done one-layered, double-layered or even in combination with trapezoidal, and profiled sheets. Because of all of these, but other advantages as well, self-fitting sheets has a world wide reputation most recognized all across Europe. Because of all that, it is understandable that this type of metal sheets will soon become a totally normal thing, in our country, being that it owns a very attractive look, carries universality when it comes to montage, as well as countless of other beneficial characteristics.
Sandwich panels
When in-between two aluminium or steel tin sheets a polyurethane or mineral wool core is found, it presents a finished sandwich panel. Most roof panels are of trapezoidal sheets, while the bottom layer is made of straight metal sheets with slots, and the facade panels are made out of two straight sheets with slots as well, which serve as reinforcement. The mentioned upper sheets, depending on location and special demands – can be in the shape of metal tiles, or even various different straight surfaces. Different colors as well as variants of sandwich panels are being more and more used as they own excellent physical and mechanical properties, especially on constructions of commercial use, such as: manufacturing facilities, modern business buildings, various storage spaces, large garages, eaves and similar.
These sandwich panels have excellent heat properties, and are also fire-resistant. Roofing sheets sorted like this have very good sound isolation, high and solid strength and long-lasting life expectancy. This product type is especially popular among buyers being that maintenance is not necessary, in relation to other types of products. Also, these products are of attractive looks, have low weight and are done in various different colors and shades.
Sheet metal roofing advantages
- low weight – many roofing systems are very light in weight, no matter what profile they’re made in,
- high in strenght – in correlation to the mass, sheet metal owns very high strength, which is why it’s often used to cover the roofs of large buildings,
- high endurance – it is well known that materials such as stainless steel, zink, copper, aluminium and lead have very good endurance,
- low price – most modern steel roofs are covered with the aluminium alloy as well as zinc, which provides it high strength while also lowering the supply costs,
- adjustable profile (looks) – connection path of these roofs is very adjustable and can work in the most demanding conditions,
- flexible design – the flexibility of the metal sheets is well known, in addition that it allows it to contain curved lines of the roof, domes and rolled elements,
- fire resistance – exceptional endurance when sparks occur or even a fire bursts out.