New KENAK 2017 – What Changes?
Update 25/11/2017: From Monday 27/11/2017 the old KENAK (Energy Performance of Buildings Regulation) ceases to apply and the new KENAK (2017) comes into force, following the publication in…
Technical Articles
In this section we publish technical articles that answer questions frequently raised by our customers and by professionals in the sector (builders, engineers, building-materials merchants), and set the record straight on views that do not stand up technically. Through them you will also get to know our company’s Quality Control. For any question about the quality and strength of our bricks and roof tiles, we are at your disposal.
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Fungi (Algae) on Roof Tiles and How to Remove Them
The black or green spots that sometimes appear on roof tiles are nothing more than fungi and algae – micro-organisms that grow on the porous surface of the…
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Transpiration
Our roof tiles, through their natural breathability, provide natural air conditioning for your roof (cooling in summer, retaining heat in winter) by expelling water vapour and balancing the…
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Roof Tiles’ Resistance to Frost
A question we are often asked concerns the frost resistance of our roof tiles. There is also a widespread misconception that links frost resistance with the water absorption…
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Roof Tiles: It’s All About Economy!
Our customers often ask about the price of our products! Price naturally matters to the buyer, as it affects the total cost of construction – but are the…
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Water Permeability of Roof Tiles
We are often asked questions – and sometimes receive complaints – about the water permeability of roof tiles. In this article we answer the most common questions and…
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Which are the right bricks to choose
Τα τούβλα που αντέχουν μεγάλο βάρος και έχουν αντοχή στη θλίψη (50 kgr/cm2) με πλάγιες οπές και 150 kgr/cm2 με κατακόρυφες οπές. Τα τούβλα που δεν έχουν φθορά…
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Which Roof Tiles Should I Choose?
Customers looking for the best for their new roof often come to us with questions about the quality of roof tiles, and we are glad to explain the…
