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heri wrote:[quote=limanika]@A4Architect, Many thanks for your valued advice on this forum. How would you rate these locally produced Tactile stone coated roofing tiles? Do they fade? How would they compare with Decra - costwise, aesthectics, etc? http://tactileroofing.co.ke/company/[/quote] i see that almost 7 years ago there was a discussion comparing imported decra and the local tactile from Tiles & Carpet, i would really be grateful to hear whether the local roofing tiles has proved to be good considering that one can make a good saving by using it You can try Juakali way, spare 2K go buy a 1 piece for each and put in a bucket for a whole week (more than 3 days). Put them on the sun to dry. You will automatically notice something. That is how my fundi ended up with the Newzealand type. If in any case you end up with it try a colour readily available in Space and Style, they are shyt they can promise you something not in stock and you will wait for long I work so I can afford the amount of alcohol required to continue going to work
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/14/2011 Posts: 853 Location: nairobi
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Ryko wrote:heri wrote:[quote=limanika]@A4Architect, Many thanks for your valued advice on this forum. How would you rate these locally produced Tactile stone coated roofing tiles? Do they fade? How would they compare with Decra - costwise, aesthectics, etc? http://tactileroofing.co.ke/company/[/quote] i see that almost 7 years ago there was a discussion comparing imported decra and the local tactile from Tiles & Carpet, i would really be grateful to hear whether the local roofing tiles has proved to be good considering that one can make a good saving by using it You can try Juakali way, spare 2K go buy a 1 piece for each and put in a bucket for a whole week (more than 3 days). Put them on the sun to dry. You will automatically notice something. That is how my fundi ended up with the Newzealand type. If in any case you end up with it try a colour readily available in Space and Style, they are shyt they can promise you something not in stock and you will wait for long interesting . i hope the people who have used them for some years can comment
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 2/14/2015 Posts: 98 Location: Kenya
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I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new?
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 975 Location: Nairobi
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Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 2/14/2015 Posts: 98 Location: Kenya
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XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 975 Location: Nairobi
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Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. I've seen videos of such tiles being power washed with good results, I don't know if this would work for you. I guess not everyone appreciates the weathered look.
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 2/14/2015 Posts: 98 Location: Kenya
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Thornbird wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. I've seen videos of such tiles being power washed with good results, I don't know if this would work for you. I guess not everyone appreciates the weathered look. Excellent suggestion. I will try power wash which may restore the colour.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/30/2007 Posts: 1,558 Location: Nairobi
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Xymalos wrote:Thornbird wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. I've seen videos of such tiles being power washed with good results, I don't know if this would work for you. I guess not everyone appreciates the weathered look. Excellent suggestion. I will try power wash which may restore the colour. I’ve painted mine to grey. They look awesome
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 1/10/2015 Posts: 961 Location: Kenya
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Best tiles are clay ones, not concrete ones. Clay ones become better with age while concrete ones deteriorate. Proverbs 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/15/2019 Posts: 687 Location: planet earth
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sqft wrote:Best tiles are clay ones, not concrete ones. Clay ones become better with age while concrete ones deteriorate. Correct  In the final analysis, it all boils down to sheer plain old hard work and dogged persistence. Nothing more, nothing less!!
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 975 Location: Nairobi
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https://nation.africa/ke...apartment-block-3015104
You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/15/2019 Posts: 687 Location: planet earth
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XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
Hehehehehe Now if a4architect who was here giving us mawaidhas as a qualified professional is busy flouting all the rules of his profession than what about the average Juma?  We are ndoooomed as a country kapsa kapsa kapsaaaaa. In the final analysis, it all boils down to sheer plain old hard work and dogged persistence. Nothing more, nothing less!!
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amorphous wrote:XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
Hehehehehe Now if a4architect who was here giving us mawaidhas as a qualified professional is busy flouting all the rules of his profession than what about the average Juma? We are ndoooomed as a country kapsa kapsa kapsaaaaa. These professionals ,you take what is good and leave what is bad.We have doctors who smoke cigarettes yet they tell us smoking is bad punda amecheka
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Rank: Member Joined: 11/21/2018 Posts: 564 Location: Britain
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amorphous wrote:XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
Hehehehehe Now if a4architect who was here giving us mawaidhas as a qualified professional is busy flouting all the rules of his profession than what about the average Juma? We are ndoooomed as a country kapsa kapsa kapsaaaaa. Remember some of his ideas were quite revolutionary especially when he suggested that Nairobi National Park should be converted into a housing estate.
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/14/2011 Posts: 853 Location: nairobi
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Thornbird wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. I've seen videos of such tiles being power washed with good results, I don't know if this would work for you. I guess not everyone appreciates the weathered look. Is there a way clean decra roofing tiles once they get stained by dirt/cement?
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/3/2007 Posts: 18,172 Location: Nairobi
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Queen wrote:amorphous wrote:XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
Hehehehehe Now if a4architect who was here giving us mawaidhas as a qualified professional is busy flouting all the rules of his profession than what about the average Juma? We are ndoooomed as a country kapsa kapsa kapsaaaaa. Remember some of his ideas were quite revolutionary especially when he suggested that Nairobi National Park should be converted into a housing estate. Nothing "revolutionary" here. There have been numerous attempts/suggestions at slicing and dicing up NNP. Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 975 Location: Nairobi
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heri wrote:Thornbird wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:XSK wrote:Xymalos wrote:I notice my 20 years old roofing tiles are so faded and are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it mean its time to replace them or what can I do to make them appear like new? @Xymalos Are they or were they stone coated? Decra or Tactile or other? Your clarification will add knowledge to the Wazua property section They were Mareba roofing tiles, concrete made. They were a beautiful red when new but now they are a dull brown colour. Thanks for the clarification. I've seen videos of such tiles being power washed with good results, I don't know if this would work for you. I guess not everyone appreciates the weathered look. Is there a way clean decra roofing tiles once they get stained by dirt/cement? Space and Style will sell you a touch up kit. It only helps to make the tile look black (or close to the original colour) You will know that you have arrived when money and time are not mutually exclusive "events" in you life!
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/15/2019 Posts: 687 Location: planet earth
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Queen wrote:amorphous wrote:XSK wrote:https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/karen-residents-developer-in-fight-over-apartment-block-3015104
Hehehehehe Now if a4architect who was here giving us mawaidhas as a qualified professional is busy flouting all the rules of his profession than what about the average Juma? We are ndoooomed as a country kapsa kapsa kapsaaaaa. Remember some of his ideas were quite revolutionary especially when he suggested that Nairobi National Park should be converted into a housing estate. Revolutionary indeed. This is why we are soooooo doomed. If all the intellectuals are 'revolutionary' what hope does the common man have  ? Very smart brains with zero ethics is the quintessential way in which banana republics form. God help us!  In the final analysis, it all boils down to sheer plain old hard work and dogged persistence. Nothing more, nothing less!!
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