20 February 2009
In acknowledgment of its superior and advanced features, functionality and durability, T-Seam® -  the prestigious, environmentally friendly and superior standing seam roofing system by Tiger Profiles & Insulation has been awarded the highly regarded FM Approvals that now certifies T-Seam® as one of the leading standing seam roof systems in the international market.

In addition to its exceptional performance abilities, advanced architectural appeal and outstanding durability, T-Seam® now has further confirmed claim that it has met rigorous and severe performance, safety and quality standards by FM Approval. (FM Approval is one is an international leader in the third-party certification and approval of industrial products.)

Tiger Profiles & Insulation proudly adds this certification to its previously acquired test certification for T-Seam® from the DIBT - Deutsche Institute for BauTechnik (German Institute for Building Technology).

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About T-Seam®:
The T-Seam® product belongs to the family of standing seam roofing systems, and is recognized for its design flexibility, high performance, ease in maintenance, durability and resistance to corrosion and its reliability. Produced in the factory or on site, the roof sheets, which can be produced in lengths of upto 100m in a single panel, are easily fixed to the structure without any penetration the sheets, and allowing for the safe contraction and expansion of the sheets thus eliminating the risk of water leakage and rust.

With superior weather- tightness and a long, maintenance-free life, T-Seam® roofs are the popular  choice for both new construction and additions to existing buildings. T-Seam® roofs last longer, need less maintenance and offer superb versatility. T-Seam® roofs offer 15 years and more of trouble, expense and maintenance free performance.

T- Seam®  roofing system is as versatile as it is cost-effective. Ideal for use on new buildings as well as retrofit applications, T- Seam® roofs are engineered to withstand rain, wind, snow and sun, in addition to their ability to handle the effects from thermal movements.


About Tiger Profiles & Insulation
Tiger Profiles and Insulation LLC, TPI, was established in 1994 as a member of the Tiger Group of Companies  established in the  United Arab Emirates in  1968. TPI is a primary source for the design & supply of cold-roll  formed & insulated metal building components for roofs, walls,  false ceilings, floor decks & construction related metal requirements.

We manufacture, supply & install: cladding    material, roof  & floor panels,  cold store panels, standing seam roof systems (T-seam®), steel & aluminum profiled sheeting, partitions,  composite sandwich panels, & other cladding materials & accessories.

Our "Green" Products include but are not   limited to: 
-       T-Seam® Environmentally friendly and internationally certified metal standing seam roofing system.

-       Solasteel GAIA Big 5 2008 Gold Award Winning and first time available Heat Reflecting Metal Coatings--usage increases points for LEED certificates;

-       Solacoat GAIA Big 5 2008 Silver Award Winning Heat Reflecting Coating Products--usage increases points for LEED certificates;

-       Cold Store panels made with Cyclo-pentane that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and zero Global Warming Potential (GWP).

TPI is a member of the U.S Green Building   Council (USGBC), & the Emirates Environmental Group  (EEG). TPI holds the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management, Safety, Health and Environment International Standard Certificates.

With a continuous production panel facility in Abu Dhabi presenting an annual capacity of 2,600,000m2 , TPI is amongst the Middle East and GCC's largest suppliers of cladding material.

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