Mandarin Tile – Chocolate Matt 28G

Mandarin Tile is a steel tile roofing sheet with a durable and water resistant surface while offering a good-looking contemporary appearance. Mandarin Tile is fast becoming a popular choice for designers and home owners alike due to its beauty and style. Due to its interlocking characteristic it is watertight can withstand the most testing weather conditions.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Longer life
• Sturdy construction
• Dimensional accuracy
• High tensile strength
• Low maintenance
• Available in attractive color

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Cover Width: 950 mm ± 5 mm
Effective Width Cover: 870 mm ± 5 mm
Length/Square Meter: 953 mm

Lengths: 600mm upwards in multiples of 300mm
Maximum recommended length for 0.32mm is 6m
Basic Material: Steel base with Matt and Gloss finishes
Thickness: 0.32mm , 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.6mm (+10%)
Minimum 0.32mm (28g)
Maximum 0.60mm (22g)

Fixing Procedure

Recommended structure Custom designed light gauge steel structure or Minimum 50 x 50 mm purlins (recommended) 100 x 50mm (trusses/rafters) for timber structures. Wherever possible, it is recommended that one use single lengths to cover each run of roof from ridge/ crest to eave (avoid end-lapping) for better aesthetics, economy and reduced chance of leakage. Maximum Purlin Spacing : 600 mm centres. Roofing Procedure: Always overlap the left edge of the sheet over the right edge (looking form outside) Roof Pitch: The tiles can be used on roof pitches from minimum 12.5°

Crest Fixing

Self drilling screws, for light gauge steel structures (recommended), are fixed through the crest of the profile ribs using an electric screw-gun (drill). Screws must be used in conjunction with appropriate washers.Alternative option is to install using traditional galvanized twisted shank roofing nails hammered into place using appropriate UPVC caps and washers, (Not recommended owing to inferior coating of the nails)