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an efficient energy saving system. At the same time the detailed designs of the profiles that make up the system ensure that they are extremely strong as well as lightweight. They can also be installed with rainwater gutters and downpipes ESPAI SISTEMAS retractable roofs, the ultimate roof system. Decra’s energy efficient roofs AHI roofing are the manufacturers of the Decra™ Roofing brand and are the world leaders in steel roof tile production and technology. Their product range includes a variety of roof profiles to complement many different home styles. Recognition of market needs and demands has been the hallmark of their success. Allowing natural light to flood into your home, the Decra Roof window opens at the bottom to provide extra ventilation, additional headroom and uninterrupted views. The window is manufactured from polycarbonate with a filter of arcyclic. The combination has a supreme durability and UV resivance, and is impact-proof against all types of rough weather including monsoon rains. It is easy to install, the Decra Roof Window is available in any Genuine Decra Roof Tile profile to ensure complete weather security after installation. Measuring 510 x 466mm these windows come with a fully re-enforced timber frame and are offered as an escape window for use in the event of fire. The Decra® Sun Tunnel brings natural light into the home, providing a healthier environment, while reducing electricity costs. Mounted in a genuine Decra® profile base,

it seamlessly matches your roofs. The lightweight dome captures the suns natural light from any angle and directs it into even the darkest areas of your home. A double glazed diffuser reflects the light through the ceiling fitting which looking like any ordinary light. The energy efficiency of the Decra® Sun Tunnel could see your lighting and energy bills tumbling. The Decra® Sun Tunnel is easy to install and comes in 3 ready assembled parts: Roof Section, Attic Section and ceiling Section. While stone coated roof tiles offer the best insulation from heat, some companies will go the extra mile to reduce your energy costs and consumption even further. Decra offer a foil underlay with their roof tiles which reflects 95% of the sun’s heat and can reduce air conditioning by up to 25%. Not only does this save electricity, but it extends the lifetime of your air-conditioning unit. Now add roof ventilation to that and it’s easy to see why more and more people are turning to this type of roofing for energy efficiency savings. Roof ventilation is hugely important, not only for helping to reduce the internal temperature naturally, but by circulating cool fresh air and creating a healthier living environment. Decra roofing tiles are coated with an alloy of zinc and aluminium to give it maximum durability and finished in natural stone chip.