ELEMENT:
Stramit Zincalume corrugated roof sheeting
Eaves, gutters and flashings with Colorbond finish
AIM:
Steel sheeting is a lightweight and versatile building material which
makes it easy to handle and install. The surface of the roof is suitable
for the collection of rainwater to a quality that is drinkable.
STRATEGY:
Rainwater Collection
Corrugated steel roof sheeting is hard wearing, corrosion resistant and
has a very good product life span.
The installation of the roof is aided by the versatility of the easily
handled, light weight steel sheeting.
The surface of the roof is suitable for collecting rainwater of a quality
that is drinkable.
Minimise the Use of New Resources
The roof structure is made from 70% recycled members which reduces the
overall embodied energy (initial energy) of the house.
Conserving Energy
The operational energy (energy expended during the life of the house)
is also reduced by the ability of the roofing to moderate the internal
temperatures. The demand on electricity is reduced as the need for heaters
or fans to heat or cool the house is modified.
A combination of bulk and foil insulation ensures that heat can be reflected
away from the house (desirable in summer) or held within the house for
a longer period of time (for winter heating).
The roof surface is a light colour which reduces the absorption of heat
from the sun into the steel sheeting. Sunlight is reflected from the surface
rather than being absorbed.
REFERENCE:
Stramit Technical Detail
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