7 best manufacturers of metal tiles

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A reliable roof protects from bad weather and maintains a good microclimate in the house. Today, a popular and durable material for the roof is metal. Anyone who is at the stage of construction or renovation, and is also thinking about it, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best manufacturers of metal tiles, based on customer reviews and product features, which will help you choose products that are suitable for themselves in price and characteristics.

How to choose a metal tile

Before proceeding to the rating of manufacturers, it is worthwhile to briefly study the main parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a metal tile. Here are the main criteria:

1. Base thickness. As can be seen from the name of the roofing material, metal is included in the basis of the sheets. Its thickness varies from 0.4 to 0.6 mm. The higher the value, the stronger and tougher the sheet is.
2. Base material. Corrosion resistance and the cost of goods depend on this component. The most affordable is galvanized steel. More expensive is an aluminum profile. The pinnacle of durability is the copper sheet.
3. Profile height. The indicator is from 18 to 25 mm. The higher it is, the greater the load the metal tile can carry (walking on it, a layer of snow, etc.).
4. Sheathing step. The location of the profile affects the distance between fasteners. This should be taken into account even before purchasing the material. There is a metal tile with a step of 30 cm, as well as 35 and 40 cm.
5. Profiling. This is the name of the type of pattern or relief on the surface. The convenience of snow removal, strength and design depend on it. Common types are Monterrey, Joker, Cascade, Modern, Andalusia, Shanghai, Banga.
6. Protective coating material and thickness. Outside, the metal tile is covered with a protective layer that prevents fading from ultraviolet radiation and contributes to additional protection against corrosion. The service life and price depend on the type of coating. It can be polyester (22-27 microns), which can last up to 10 years, or its improved version – matte polyester with application heights up to 35 microns and a service life of up to 15 years. More expensive types: pural (50 microns, operation up to 30 years), purex (26 microns, but with a service life of 40 years), plastisol – 200 microns with a period of use up to 20 years.
7. Sheet size. A parameter that depends on the dimensions of the roof and affects the convenience and time of installation. Metal tiles are 100 cm wide and 50 cm to 8 m long.

What is better metal, soft roofing, corrugated board, ondulin, slate

Since there are a lot of roofing materials, before examining the rating of the best manufacturers, it is worth looking at the brief advantages and disadvantages of each type of coating. This will strengthen confidence in the correctness of the choice and the justification of the investment.

ROOF TYPE	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
METAL TILES	+ COMPLETELY LIGHTWEIGHT + SERVICE LIFE FROM 15 TO 50 YEARS + WITHSTANDS HIGH LOADS + EASY TRANSPORTATION + LARGE VARIETY OF COLORS AND PROFILE SHAPES + FIRE SAFETY + SMOOTH SURFACE PROVIDES SNOW	-To CUT YOU NEED A JOG ON METAL -REQUIRED A SCREWDRIVER FOR FIXATION -It's worse at absorbing sounds -METAL GIVES HEAT FASTER -Costs more expensive than others – IN THE PLACES OF SCRATCHES RUST -CONDENSATE BUILDES ON THE BACK SIDE
SOFT ROOF	+ IT IS LESS THAN RAIN IN THE HOUSE + CUT WITH A KNIFE + DOES NOT BEAT + LARGE SELECTION OF COLORS AND SHAPES + CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION + SUITABLE FOR ROOFS OF COMPLEX SHAPE	-NEED A BASE IN THE FORM OF A MEMBRANE – ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR CONTINUOUS LATING -DIFFICULT INSTALLATION (IF AN ERROR is allowed, WATER WILL PASS) -LIGHTS AT TEMPERATURE OVER 300 DEGREES
PROFNASTIL	+ DOES NOT BURN + WITHSTANDS HIGH SNOW PRESSURE + LONG SERVICE LIFE UP TO 50 YEARS	-LOUD SOUND WHEN HASK OR RAIN DROPS – INCREASED HEAT TRANSFER -HIGH PRICE -If you scratch, CORROSION FORMES -WATER DRINKS COLLECT ON THE BACK SIDE – FEW DESIGN OPTIONS
ONDULIN	+ LIGHTWEIGHT LOADS LESS ROOF + A KNIFE IS ENOUGH FOR CUTTING + FIXED WITH NAILS AND HAMMER + CAN BE PUT ON OVER THE OLD LAYER + CAN BE USED ON ROOF SHAPES	-EASY TO PUNCH WITH STONE – SERVICE LIFE UP TO 15 YEARS -Small COLOR PALETTE – SOFTENED IN EXCESSIVE HEAT -FRUSTY ON FROST -LIGHTS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 230 DEGREES -Roughness prevents snow from flowing
SLATE .	+ THE MOST AVAILABLE FOR THE PRICE + GOOD HEAT RECOVERY + IF YOU DO NOT KEEP IT WILL LAST UP TO 30 YEARS + MUFFLES THE SOUND OF RAIN + WATER RESISTANT	– HEAVY WEIGHT REQUIRES POWERFUL RAILS – FRAGILE AT INSTALLATION – FEW COLOR OPTIONS – SHAKES IN FIRE -MAY BE COVERED WITH MOss

The best manufacturers of metal tiles

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
The best manufacturers of metal tiles	1	GrandLine	4.9
	2	Ruukki	4.8
	3	Mera System	4.8
	4	MetalProfile	4.8
	5	Areco	4.7
	6	Pelti Ja Rauta	4.6
	7	Poimukate	4.5

Having finally made sure of the correct choice of material for the roofing, let's move on to the rating of manufacturers. This includes both domestic and foreign companies, whose products have positive reviews from buyers or craftsmen, as well as attractive characteristics according to experts.

GrandLine

Rating: 4.9

This is a domestic company that has been producing metal tiles since 2008. The manufacturer is already quite well-known within the country and the products are popular not only among ordinary buyers, but also among contractors. The company uses as a base galvanized steel sheet with a thickness of 0.45-0.50 mm and various types of profile and outer coating. In the reviews, buyers especially like the Safari color, which looks original on the roof. There is a wide palette of shades according to the RAL system. The arsenal includes not only classic shapes, but also an unusual 3D cut. The factories use innovative technologies and process automation, which minimizes waste from the human factor.

The main advantage of metal tiles is their availability. The manufacturer entered the rating of the best due to the release of relatively inexpensive options for roofing with good characteristics. In this case, the company gives a guarantee from 10 to 30 years, depending on the selected product.

Advantages

• attractive price;
• fast delivery times when ordering on the official website;
• interesting profile design options;
• the surface is resistant to deformation.

disadvantages

• not the highest resistance to corrosion;
• extensions (connectors, H-profile, corner strips) only white or brown;
• sheets of different lengths come across.

Ruukki

Rating: 4.8

The Finnish brand is well-known throughout Europe. Now its factories are located on the territory of Russia, and imported products and technologies are used in the manufacture of roofing. The manufacturer produces a complete set of products for creating a roof, from frames and sheets to hardware and paint cans to cover scratches on metal after installation. The manufacturer has an internal system of quality and classification of products with numbers 30, 40 and 50, which is equivalent to the service life of a metal tile in years. Regular and matte pural, purex and polyester are used to create the outer layer.

The manufacturer is rated by our experts as the best in quality. There are many positive reviews for metal tiles and almost no negative ones. Products are also distinguished by innovation. For example, this is one of the first companies that began to produce flat modular metal tiles, which are more compact and convenient for snow removal.

Advantages

• minimum service life 30 years;
• retains an attractive appearance and color for a long time;
• invisible seams create the illusion of integrity;
• reliable overlapping of joints eliminates leaks.

disadvantages

• there are many fakes;
• there are only three profile configurations;
• in comparison with others, the cost is high;
• the pural coating is scratched if you walk in dirty shoes.

Mera System

Rating: 4.8

The Swedish company has been operating since 1965. The manufacturer began to specialize in the production of metal tiles since 1983, and has accumulated extensive experience in the manufacture of products from thin steel with a protective coating. Now the assortment of the company includes 34 types of profiles, which allows you to choose the material depending on the angle of the roof bevel and the design of the object. Metal tiles are produced in length from 200 to 600 cm. The plant uses exclusively European raw materials. In addition to the standard division by product form, the company uses its own classification by style. In the reviews, buyers like the Spain line with the aged tile effect and Eva, which conveys the look of natural ceramic tiles.

Our experts have added the manufacturer to the rating due to the high protection of goods against counterfeiting with the application of corporate marking. Each sheet of metal tile has a stamp of the company, which gives confidence in the originality of the product and will help not to waste money by purchasing a low-quality product.

Advantages

• quality control at all stages of production;
• availability of ISO 9002 certificate;
• compliance with Russian building codes;
• a variety of textures that competitors do not have.

disadvantages

• most of the sheets are 0.45 mm thick;
• high price.

MetalProfile

Rating: 4.8

This is a domestic manufacturer included in the TOP-200 non-public companies rating published by Forbes magazine. Now the concern has 18 factories in the CIS with 4,200 employees. The production facilities are distinguished by the presence of their own laboratory, where they constantly test metal tile coatings for durability and strength. In addition to ordinary galvanized sheets, the manufacturer has aluminum tiles with a service life of up to 50 years. Customers in the reviews love the views of Montecristo and Monterros, which fit different architectural styles.

Our experts have added the manufacturer to the rating due to the increased tightness, which is given due attention. The metal tile uses a 3D cut that makes the joints invisible. A double groove is made under the vertical overlap to retain moisture in the capillaries. This design reduces metal consumption in the lock and helps to save on production costs.

Advantages

• 77 sales offices operate in the CIS;
• production by individual order is possible;
• resistance to UV radiation and frost;
• tightness of the roofing sheet.

disadvantages

• you need to accurately observe the distance along the crate – deviations are fraught with drips;
• a loud thud of rain is heard in the attic;
• easy to scratch during installation.

Areco

Rating: 4.7

Another Swedish brand with a worldwide reputation, whose products are sold not only in Europe, but also in Asia and the USA. The manufacturer of metal tiles uses rolled steel from the Finnish concern SSAB. The metal is covered with a hot-dip galvanized layer. This reliably protects the base from corrosion and also keeps the outer layer from cracking. The company uses four types of polymer coatings for decoration and additional protection (plain and matte polyester, plastisol and pural).

Our experts have added the manufacturer to the rating, because its metal tile resists corrosion better than others. This is facilitated by the zinc treatment of not only the outer, but also the inner side, which is done far by every company. Thanks to this, the material does not rust from the back, where condensation accumulates. You should pay attention to the product when arranging the rear one with high steam emission from the room (baths, kitchens, swimming pools).

Advantages

• metal tiles are made from European raw materials (steel and polymers);
• light weight creates less stress on the frame and walls;
• in addition to zinc, a primer and primer are applied;
• attractive glossy shine.

disadvantages

• a small amount of profile type;
• Available in only three colors (cherry, green and brown)
• high price.

Pelti Ja Rauta

Rating: 4.7

One of the oldest Finnish manufacturers of metal tiles, which began its activities in 1947. At first the company specialized in fireplaces, grates and sauna parts, but already in 1950 it purchased profiled equipment and began to produce metal tiles. In 1961, the company completely retrained for roofing materials. Now it is the largest supplier of polymer-coated roofing products, whose products are sold in Scandinavia and Central Europe. The production uses hot-dip galvanizing, passivation, primer and polymer coating. Product reviews are generally positive, except for those sheets that are covered with PVC.

We added the company to the rating due to a wide range of polyurethane-coated metal tiles, which not everyone can boast of. This layer is more elastic and better withstands collisions with hard objects, and therefore more reliably protects against mechanical damage. The concern uses two varieties: Polyuretan and Polyuretan Matt. In terms of color, there are green, red, brown and gray tones.

Advantages

• in the catalog you can choose a variety of stamp heights from 13 to 20 mm;
• suitable for roofs with a high slope up to 45 degrees or more;
• a variety of designs in terms of the degree of sinusoid displacement;
• markings on each sheet protect against counterfeiting.

disadvantages

• a small selection of colors for additional elements (mainly brown and red);
• limited dimensions of the module length 350-400 mm;
• sheets with plastisol last up to 7 years.

Poimukate

Rating: 4.6

Finnish manufacturer with a history dating back to 1958. This is a family-owned company that carefully protects its reputation and closely monitors the quality of the metal tile produced. The production facilities are supplied with rolled metal from brands such as SSAB, Rautaruukki, Corus Plc. To protect the metal, a zinc coating with a layer of 275 g / m2 is used, which is the maximum value. A double groove is always used at the joints to collect moisture and prevent its passage. The reverse side of the flooring is varnished. The quality of goods produced for Scandinavia and Russia is no different.

Our experts drew attention to the manufacturer of metal tile and put it in the rating due to the production of extra long sheets of 8 m. This allows to reduce the number of joints and speed up installation on large roofs.

Advantages

• annual investment in new developments;
• there is a groove at the joints for water drainage;
• the range of the length of the metal tile is from 0.94 to 8 m.

disadvantages

• own names of types of metal tiles, inconvenient for pronunciation (Tiilipoimu and Kruunukate);
• a small variety of profile;
• only red is available for order.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.