A tin roof
Means a corrugated iron covered roof.Very Australian , very popular due to its endurance , affordability , ease of workmanship and availability.
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Australia’s harsh climate conditions make it a practical, environmentally sound , durable roof covering renowned for its insulation qualities .
Many a piece of Australian literature will include the sentence “when the rain tumbled down on the tin roof or ” as the sun beat onto the tin roof “.
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A common colloquial expression is ” cat on a hot tin roof ” meaning nervous energy and unable to settle to anything .