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INTRODUCTIONMany homes are facing leaking roofs and damage from age,hail, high winds, fires and other natural disasters caused byextreme climate conditions.Consumers demand quality andor concrete tile to stone-coated steel,sustainability – they want to knowand our range of Tilcor profiles andwhat’s in the products that make upcolors meet the demand for thetheir home and where they cometraditional look that homeowners love.from.So, if you’re in the roofing industryAll this is creating demand for betterand are looking to switch or diversifyroofing systems that are more energyto a high performance roofing systemefficient, durable, and easier and fasterthat provides a better value toto install.homeowners, and more benefits tothe contractor, read on to learn moreThis is why roofing contractors areabout Tilcor Roofing Systems and howturning to stone-coated steel as theyou can start using Tilcor productsroofing material of the future. Withtoday.Tilcor, it’s an easy switch from asphalt4

CONTENTS08Section 1Section 2WHY STONE-COATEDSTEEL?ABOUT TILCORSTONE-COATED STEELPANELS3252Section 3Section 4INSTALLING TILCORPANELSWORKING WITHTILCOR PRODUCTS54Summary622

Section 1Why Stone-CoatedSteel Roofing?Products such as asphalt roofing shinglesand concrete tiles, once the roofing solutionfor many homes, are beingpushed aside in favor of the more reliable,longer lasting, cost effective and attractivestone-coated steel roofing system.Let’s have a look at the advantages thatstone-coated steel has over other materials 89

Outstanding Lifetime ValueWhen a homeowner has their house re-roofed with stone-coated steel, it ismost likely that they’ll only need to do it once in their lifetime, saving moneyin the long run.NUMBER OF TIMES A RE-ROOFIS REQUIRED OVER 50 YEARSMaterialStone Coated Steel11.66Wood ShakeFor homeowners, this means they canfar longer lifespan than traditionalbe assured of the quality of their roofmaterials. Standard asphalt shinglesalmost over a lifetime in their homehave a lifespan of 15-18 years, where– this attractive selling point createsTilcor Roofing Systems have a lifespancustomer demand, and is a benefitand warranty of 50 years.contractors can capitalize on.2.15Concrete2.5Asphalt0Stone-coated steel roofs have a1234Number of roofs1011

Durable and Hard-Wearing in Extreme ConditionsStone-coated steel roofs provide prolonged protection in the harshest ofconditions.At Tilcor, we know that our roofingweather condition testing, allowingsystem needs to be capable ofus to meet all building codes, evenwithstanding extreme weatherin the harshest weather conditions.conditions that many North AmericanOur products are designed to beregions experience - high winds, fire,used anywhere in the world, withoutheavy rain, snow fall, hail, earthquakeschanging a thing.and hurricanes. For this reason, ourroofing systems go through rigorous1213

Profiles and Colors Consumers LoveAvailable in a wide variety of profiles and colors, a stone-coated steel roofsuits any house and design type, whether it’s a new and contemporary styleor a heritage home.The huge advantage being that although they can be designed to look like moretraditional roofing materials, they won’t burn, curl, split, crack or rot as traditionalmaterials do.1415

SustainableNot only do stone-coated steel roofs perform better and last longer thanother materials, they also do their part to help the environment.During the installation of a stone-coated steelroof there is less waste that ends up in landfills,as all steel wastage from the installation processcan be recycled.With innate heat absorption characteristics,stone-coated steel roofs help to mitigate the‘heat island effect’ – a phenomenon now knownto be a key contributor to green house issues inurban areas.Stone-coated steel roofs are 100% recyclable,unlike asphalt which takes over 100 years tobreak down in a landfill.And with Tilcor, our roofing system meets theWorld Health Organization standards for waterrun-off (asphalt begins to bio-degrade after 6years making water run-off not only unusable,but chemically dangerous).1617

1Stone-coated steel roofs perform in the mostextreme weather conditions2A stone-coated steel roof is highly durable, even in extreme weatherconditions. Concrete tiles crack and break in freeze-thaw areas, meaning theyare not suitable for cold climates.Stone-coated steel roofs have a longer lifespanStone-coated steel roofs have an average minimum lifespan of 50 years,while asphalt shingles have an average lifespan of 16 – 20 years andconcrete, 20 – 25 years.Average Roof Life Cycle (in years)50 STONE-COATEDSTEEL ROOF30 CEDAR20 Weight ComparisonCONCRETEWEIGHT OFSTONE-COATED STEEL15 WEIGHT OFASPHALT SHINGLESASPHALTSHINGLESWEIGHT OFCONCRETE TILESStone-coated steel roofs are 8COMPARStone-coated steel roofs are 50% lighter than asphaltshingles, and 75% lighter than concrete tiles. In fact, concretetiles require additional structural work to support their weight.A Tilcor roof can be installed in any weather andare water shedding, making them suitable for allmarine environments (backed by our warranty).Concrete tiles require underlayment to be water tight, andmost underlayment do not have a warranty.4Stone-coated steel roofs are water tight19without the reliance on underlayment

TOWater collected off a stone-coated steel roof is drinkable,according to the World Health Organization’s Clean WaterRunoff requirements. Water runoff from asphaltshingles do not meet those requirements.Asphalt shingles are made with non-renewable petroleum products and takemore than 100 years to decompose once they reach a landfill. Stone-coatedsteel is 100% recyclable.720Stone-coated steel is 100% recyclableLSRIA6Stone-coated steel roofs are walkableand are Class 4 Impact ResistanceAREDTEPADrinkable runoff waterCOM5STONE-COATEDSTEELT R A DITI O N A LMConcrete tiles are not walkable once installed andhomes re-roofing to a concrete roof require astructural engineering report. While asphaltshingles require impact resistant shingles forlower insurance premiums, stone-coatedsteel roofs are Class 4 Impact Resistance,without the need for special products.Asphalt shingles require special granules to qualify as a cool roof. Stone-coatedsteel installed on battens results in a cool roof regardless of color.8A stone-coated steel roof qualifies for a cool roofregardless of color21

Section 2About TilcorTilcor is manufactured by the Ross Roof Groupwho has been involved in roofing since 1942.Our stone-coated steel roofing systemsincorporate cutting-edge Zincalume protectivesteel, which gives the products a significantlylonger service life than typical galvanized steel,and our products provide a more visuallypleasing finish and exceptional long-termdurability.Our Auckland, New Zealand basedISO 9001 accredited factory manufacturesproducts suitable for all climates andenvironments around the world.Installed in over 80 countries, the TilcorRoofing Systems product range offersexceptional strength and durability in theharshest climates.2223

High Quality SteelOriginating from the black ironsand of New Zealand’s volcanic coastlines,the high quality New Zealand steel means that a Tilcor roof is made fromthe purest forms of steel in the world.This black ironsand was formed 2.5dunes of over 290 feet high, containingmillion years ago from rock depositedmainly ironsand (titanomagnetite) andon the coast by volcanic activity in thelime-soda feldspars.region. Over this extensive time, the24heavy dark ironsands have been carriedThis unique and valuable resource, onceby ocean currents along the coast andrefined, delivers us with superior basedeposited on beaches, in the form ofcomponents for our panel manufacture.25

The Mark of QualityIt’s important to look at the origin of the steel used in your steel roofing, asnot all steel is the same. Far from it. It might be surprising to know that manymanufacturers can’t tell you where their steel comes from, and if they can, itis often mixed with recycled low-grade steel and impurities.When you’re dealing with a high-qualityThe quality of our stone-coated steelsteel like the New Zealand steel usedroofing panel can actually be seen onin Tilcor products, you know you canthe underside of the panel.trust it to perform. New Zealand steelhas a global reputation for its strengthAll Tilcor panels are printed with theand reliability, and is manufacturedRoss Roof Group logo, batch number,under strict quality control conditions.date and certification markings forUnfortunately, this is not the case withultimate traceability.inferior and recycled steel (of oftenunknown origin) that lacks in toughnessand durability.2627

Tilcor Profile Range:Natural Stone GranulesThe stone coating on all of our textured roofing products consists of naturalstone granules, which have been formed over millions of years, and thenceramic coated and fired at over 1800 F.AnticaBondClassicThe gracefulfeatures of theMediterraneanSmooth, flowingcurves for atimeless appealMake a statementwith strong boldlinesCraftsman ShakeRoyalTudorThe rustic charm oftraditional shakeThe unique form ofRoyalTraditional style ofold Europe29Due to their natural properties of durability and stability, our panel coatingswill retain their pigment and color intensity for the lifetime of the roof.Click here to view the full Tilcor rangeNew Tilcor Concealed Fastening Profiles:CF Shake28CF ShingleCF Slate29

How Tilcor Roofing Panels are MadeAs pioneers in product innovation, research and development is at the heartof what we do, and it’s led to our advanced manufacturing processes andproducts.With this in mind, Tilcor panels areThis dedicated process includes thefirst pressed and cut into dedicatedapplication of Zincalume based steelpanel sizes from premium coils of Newon both sides; priming on both sides;Zealand steel in our Auckland factory.application of an acrylic base coat; theFrom there, 300 metric ton pressesnatural stone granules; and then it’screate uniform panels in our signaturefollowed by a pure acrylic over-glaze.ACRYLIC BASE COATeight-layer process.Once oven baked and hardened, thisPRIMERprocess offers one of the most durableand reliable roofing systems on themarket.ACRYLIC OVERGLAZENATURAL STONE CHIPZINCALUMEBASE STEELZINCALUMEPRIMER3031

Section 3Installing Tilcor PanelsTilcor Roofing Systems revolutionize traditionalroofing methods.Our panel design combined with a top-downprocess on a battened roof allows for faster,easier installs. This means fewer laborers arerequired per job and each job is quicker toinstall, which means you can do more jobs peryear with a smaller, less skilled workforce.And, with our groundbreaking new concealedfastening installation method, you can nowoffer homeowners the world’s first fullyconcealed fastening system that protects allfastening elements making roofs more reliable,watertight and durable than ever before. Thissystem has been designed specifically for theNorth American market to replace traditional‘direct-to-deck’ methods.3233

The Tilcor Installation Advantages:Tilcor profiles are installed as panelsinstead of individual tiles, making theprocess faster.The panels are installed in a simplecut, nail or screw and interlocksystem which means less skilledlabor is required to install them, andless labor is needed overall.Our innovative no bend accessoriesmakes the installation safer andfaster to install, because there areless trips up and down a laddercarrying panels that are traditionallycut and bent on the ground.With this faster and easier methodof installation, more jobs can becompleted per year with the samelabor force.This all contributes to a moreprofitable outcome for roofingcontractors.3435