Hello everyone,
We are currently choosing roof tiles from the house supplier (I’ve already learned here that the word "concrete" is used, and that the common term "roof tile" usually refers to clay tiles, or is that not correct?).
The options are exclusively products from the company Nelskamp. First of all, this manufacturer is mentioned here in the forum as a reliable and good producer, right?
The standard range includes the shapes Sigma pan, Crown pan, S pan, and Finkenbeiner pan. All are in the Longlife matte style. According to the manufacturer’s website, these are all concrete tiles. Is there a good reason to switch to clay tiles, which would also justify the higher cost?
Does anyone know these tile shapes and can explain the differences? I have looked at them myself but hardly see any difference. The only thought I had from physics class is that the S pan, due to its edge instead of a wave, might be more vulnerable to wind?
In terms of appearance, it’s actually not important to me—the roof has such a low pitch that I wouldn’t really see it anyway. So you could say, if there is a traditional tile shape that lasts long due to extensive experience and accumulates little dirt, I’m open to suggestions.
Many thanks for your input and experiences.
We are currently choosing roof tiles from the house supplier (I’ve already learned here that the word "concrete" is used, and that the common term "roof tile" usually refers to clay tiles, or is that not correct?).
The options are exclusively products from the company Nelskamp. First of all, this manufacturer is mentioned here in the forum as a reliable and good producer, right?
The standard range includes the shapes Sigma pan, Crown pan, S pan, and Finkenbeiner pan. All are in the Longlife matte style. According to the manufacturer’s website, these are all concrete tiles. Is there a good reason to switch to clay tiles, which would also justify the higher cost?
Does anyone know these tile shapes and can explain the differences? I have looked at them myself but hardly see any difference. The only thought I had from physics class is that the S pan, due to its edge instead of a wave, might be more vulnerable to wind?
In terms of appearance, it’s actually not important to me—the roof has such a low pitch that I wouldn’t really see it anyway. So you could say, if there is a traditional tile shape that lasts long due to extensive experience and accumulates little dirt, I’m open to suggestions.
Many thanks for your input and experiences.
Hangman schrieb:
... speaking a different language 😉 ... Um, by "those things" I meant the photovoltaic modules... I assumed the slightly bluish tint, which you probably wouldn’t really see anyway...
But now, if you say the entire frame is aluminum-colored, then I definitely need to talk to the seller again, because that wouldn’t work for me... I thought everything was always black except for the glass.
Hangman schrieb:
Another thing: hip roof... is that necessary, or can you still be persuaded? I thought the house was supposed to be modern. Nope, persuasion is pointless and not wanted 😉.
Not to offend you, but a gable roof is, in our eyes, neither nice nor modern. We prefer hip roofs, and if we ever stop liking the house, it definitely won’t be because of the roof shape 😀.
But luckily, tastes differ—it would be terrible if every house looked the same...
As a hip roof owner, I might be able to share this with you: in hindsight, I oversee this decision and would have preferred a gable roof. More space for photovoltaic panels and storage, a bit more cost-effective, and nowadays not such a trendy design but rather timeless and classic.
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hampshire12 Nov 2021 15:29We chose to prioritize aesthetics over maximum cost efficiency, which we felt was appropriate within the overall concept of our house. This roof has a 9.99 kWp system. The tiles are Creaton Domino black engobed (meaning they have a matte finish rather than glossy), and some of them have photovoltaic cells integrated, supplied by Autarq. By the way, this setup is also quite effective for hip roofs due to its good surface utilization.
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