Decra Shingle Tiles: A Modern Roofing Style for Kenyan Homes
If you are looking for a roof that combines a distinctive modern appearance with the strength of stone-coated steel, Decra Shingle Tiles offer an attractive roofing solution. Among Decra’s range of stone-coated roofing profiles, It’s three-dimensional appearance and ribbed design create a distinctive roofing style, with a unique look that shifts beautifully as sunlight reflects across the surface throughout the day.
Decra Shingle is designed to take the familiar style of traditional bitumen shingles and combine it with modern roofing technology. Its stone-coated finish and ribbed profile create an attractive roof that can complement contemporary homes and architectural designs.
A Brief History
Decra’s stone-coated metal roofing technology dates back to 1957, when the company developed a roofing system that combined a pressed steel tile with protective coatings and natural stone chips. The technology has continued to evolve for more than six decades, with different profiles developed to suit different architectural styles.
Decra Shingle is part of this evolution, taking inspiration from the appearance of bitumen shingles and combining it with Decra’s stone-coated steel technology. The result is a roofing profile designed to provide a distinctive appearance while offering the durability associated with modern metal roofing.
What Makes It Different
Every Decra Shingle tile is manufactured using Alu-Zinc steel and finished with natural stone chips. The Alu-Zinc steel provides the strength and corrosion protection of the roofing base, while the natural stone coating gives the roof its distinctive appearance and an additional layer of protection against the weather.
The Shingle profile also features a three-dimensional ribbed design that helps with rainwater removal. Its textured appearance creates changing light and shadow effects across the roof, giving the building a unique and evolving appearance depending on the position of the sun.
Key Benefits
Distinctive modern appearance — the three-dimensional profile creates an attractive and contemporary roofing style.
Ribbed design— designed to assist with rainwater removal while adding visual character to the roof.
Alu-Zinc steel construction — provides a strong roofing base with enhanced corrosion protection.
Natural stone coating — adds texture, natural beauty and protection from weather conditions.
Long-lasting colour — Decra states that its natural stone coating helps protect the colour against the intense UV conditions experienced in Africa.
Fast to install — Decra highlights the installation speed of its roofing systems compared with smaller conventional clay or concrete tiles.
Architectural appeal — the Shingle profile is particularly suited to designs where a strong and distinctive roof appearance is desired.
Decra Shingle in Kenya
Decra Shingle tiles are popular on homes, gated communities and commercial buildings in Kenya that want a sleek, modern roof without the weight or upkeep of traditional materials and their certified water safety makes them a good fit for households that harvest rainwater.
Builders Duka Ltd is the exclusive distributor of genuine and original Decra Roofing Tiles in Kenya, including the Shingle profile. Every authentic tile carries the Decra logo on the back, so buyers can confirm they’re getting the real product. Beyond supplying tiles, Builders Duka offers installation guidance and after-sales support.
To see the profile in person, visit the Builders Duka showroom and head office at Godown No. 2, Libra House, Mombasa Road, Nairobi or call 0720 81 41 41 for a quote.
