A DECRA roof has excellent noise reduction qualities compared to a traditional metal roof.
The stone chips in the tile surface and the interlocking system significantly reduce the noise compared to an ordinary painted steel roof.
While it is true that metal can resonate unlike tile or wood, studies confirm that if a contemporary metal roof is properly installed, there is no significant increase in noise compared to other roofing alternatives.
The stone coated finish of Decra® provides a rough texture and sound dampener, which helps to disperse rain and the interlocking system of the Decra® tiles reduces noise even further. The short span tile design limits the movement of sound across the tile surface unlike in a long run metal sheet. This sets DECRA roofs apart from traditional metal roof – in aesthetics, functionality and peace of mind.
In a rain induced test conducted in the Acoustics Institute in New Zealand, DECRA roofs was tested to reach approx. 48dBA -- that is only 3 dBA higher that a concrete roof. Ordinary metal rib type roofs are at approx. 57 dBA.
A good night’s sleep is just one of the benefits that every homeowner would enjoy when using DECRA roofs in their home.
