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Ryko
#1001 Posted : Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:31:36 AM
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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
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heri
#1002 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2020 6:22:16 PM
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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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Xymalos
#1003 Posted : Friday, October 23, 2020 11:55:56 PM
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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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XSK
#1004 Posted : Saturday, October 24, 2020 10:54:06 AM
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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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Xymalos
#1005 Posted : Saturday, October 24, 2020 11:35:29 PM
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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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XSK
#1006 Posted : Monday, November 02, 2020 9:27:38 AM
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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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Thornbird
#1007 Posted : Tuesday, November 03, 2020 8:45:04 PM
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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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Xymalos
#1008 Posted : Tuesday, November 03, 2020 10:23:02 PM
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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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Horton
#1009 Posted : Wednesday, November 04, 2020 10:51:32 AM
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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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sqft
#1010 Posted : Wednesday, November 04, 2020 10:41:04 PM
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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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