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Compared to asphalt shingles and concrete roofing:

Stone coated metal roof, at only 150 pounds per square(while the other two one weigh 350 to 1100 pounds), effectively reduces the overhead weight on the house structure. This provides for a much safer building during an earthquake, fire or a hurricane.  

Compared to step tile aluminum sheet:

Step tile Aluminum roofing Sheet is made from Aluminum coils, Stone Coated Roofing tiles is manufactured with the finest Aluminum zinc alloy-coated steel covered with Italian ceramic-coated stone granules which makes it last longer than Step tile. Some of the advantages of Stone Coated is that,it is non-combustible fire resistance, it does not split,break or warp neither does it absorb water because the stone granule provides an excellent protection against prolonged exposure to the sun or rain,and it also has a more beautiful appearance.

Installation for colorful stone coated metal roof tile:

1.When working on roofs, avoid power lines.
2.Pitch: The roof pitch should be no less than 15 degrees.
3.Gutters: If caves or valley guttering are planned, they should be in place before the tiles are installed.
4.Steel tiles stored outside must be covered with waterproof material.
5.When nailing, the worker should stand on the tile being installed and face the fascia (the eave of the roof).
6.Nailing: Use a minimum of four nails per tile and up to seven in regions with strong winds.Use seven nails on the following: the bottom two rows from the fascia, the two rows beneath the ridge, and at least one tile adjacent to hips,valleys and barges.