The indoor climate of a house also depends on the choice of tiles

Weather around the world has become increasingly extreme in recent years, and Hungary is no exception - with nearly 20,000 claims made to insurers after last summer's storms alone. Of course, moderate roof damage can be a big cost for homeowners, especially without insurance. Roof damage can be significantly reduced by choosing a durable, stable and strong roofing material - such as concrete.

If you are planning to build or renovate, it is definitely worth considering the use of storm-resistant roofing materials, as it is not the weight of the roofing material that has the greatest impact on the roof structure, but stormy winds. Gergely Nagy, head of the concrete tile division at Leier Hungária Kft., also provided the following information:

"the mass, shape and pitch of the building determine the wind resistance of the roof and the effects on the structure at different parts of the roof. For low pitched roofs, the wind is likely to be disruptive, while for steeper pitched roofs, the suction effect is on the windward side and the pressure effect on the windward side."

The Leier branch manager also draws on his own many years of experience to say that "all of this can be minimised with a well-built concrete roof."

Strong and durable concrete roof

Concrete tiles are what concrete is: extremely durable. Thus, for example, they are not damaged by hail, as they might be in roofs covered with other materials. But moisture that gets under the tiles of a badly constructed roof in strong winds can damage the entire structure of the building. It is not only the material and manufacturing technology, but also the design of the roof details and the professional workmanship that are crucial if you want a storm-resistant roof.

Therefore, it is essential for all builders and renovators that the roof is sufficiently storm-proof. In this respect, Leier concrete tiles are an excellent choice, and special accessories can also play a role. However, in order for a roof to be considered stable and storm-resistant, it must be constructed in accordance with the guidelines and installed as part of a system.

A Hungarian product to combat climate impacts

As a roof tile manufacturer, Leier offers its products as a system: it also helps you to build a durable and beautiful roof with roof accessories. Many of the accessories are not, of course, made of the same material as the roof tiles, but they are harmoniously integrated to ensure the technical quality and lasting beauty of the roof.

As a Hungarian product, the Leier Toscana and Granite ranges can provide a real solution for the entire roof shell, with special finishes that not only offer aesthetic value but also outstanding protection against environmental impacts.

A new product, the Leier Toscana and Granite tiles are also available with Brillant surface treatment, which offers outstanding protection against environmental influences. It has long-lasting colour protection and excellent wear resistance; and because the light colour is less hot, it also makes the indoor climate more comfortable.

In September, the company's new Brillant coating system was launched, available on both the traditional, wavy Toscana tiles and the modern, flat Granite tiles, both in a stylish silver grey colour.