Flexible tiles, "bituminous tiles" - the type of soft roof, what it is, elements of flexible tiles, how to choose
A diverse assortment of the modern construction market is able to please even the most sophisticated developer who can pick up finishing materials for any purpose, guaranteed to meet standard parameters of quality and operational time. Roofing systems, the installation of which involves the use of bitumen shingles, continue to master modern construction sites and currently occupies one of the highest levels in the arena of cottage construction.
Content
- The structural composition of shingles
- The advantages of bituminous tiles
- Accessories for bitumen roofing
- Varieties of bituminous tiles
- The device of a roof from a bituminous tile video
The structural composition of shingles
Bitumen shingles, called flexible or shinglas, is a multi-layer high-tech structure, the basis of which is fiberglass or cellulose, impregnated with modified bitumen, both natural and artificial origin.
On a section in the structure of flexible tiles can be identified a certain number of layers that have their purpose. The outer side of the material implies the presence of a layer of mineral or stone chips, the main function of which is to provide protection from any climatic changes and give additional strength. And bituminous glue is often applied to the front surface, which contributes to the bonding of tiles when installing them with an overlap. To avoid gluing products during transportation or storage, the manufacturer proposes a solution to this problem by supplying the back side of the tile with a layer of sand from quartz, and also applies modified bitumen of various origins to the edge of the tiles, which after installation helps to turn single tiles into a layer of waterproof material, possessing high strength characteristics.
Before laying bituminous tiles, experienced developers prefer to familiarize themselves with the features of the material, thanks to which the tile is gaining a large niche in the construction arena. A unique combination of performance has become possible due to the observance of innovative developments of foreign manufacturers in the manufacturing process. So, the main advantages are as follows:
The advantages of bituminous tiles
1. An important indicator of the roof, for the installation of which a flexible tile was used, is reliable waterproofing. The achievement of one hundred percent waterproofing was made possible thanks to the use of modified bitumen, which helps fuse the tiles into a sealed waterproof layer under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
2. A high level of mechanical stability allows the roof to withstand under the onslaught of hail or when heavy objects fall, and also allows you to move around the roof without the risk of damage;
3. Stability under the influence of natural anomalies: manufacturers guarantee the stability of the roof structure with wind gusts up to 180 km / h, as well as inertness when lightning strikes, due to the ability of the material not to accumulate static electricity. This eliminates the need for lightning structures during roof installation;
4. Resistance to damaging agents: mosses, fungi, various lichens and other objects of biological damage are not able to damage the soft roof. Coating the outer layer with crushed stone also ensures the roof is resistant to acids contained in flue gases. In connection with the above features, the roof is not subject to corrosive processes and rot;
5. Installation of bituminous tiles does not imply prohibitive material costs. Bitumen shingles, the price of which is lower than that for other roofing materials, is characterized by ease of installation. This is due to the lack of the need to use specialized tools for equipping the roof. The economical consumption of tiles will also please developers: even in the case of the most complicated roof configurations, the consumption of tiles is insignificant, and the waste fraction does not exceed 10% of the total material.
6. Do not forget about the decorative design features that are at the highest level. If you plan to equip multi-pitched roofs, shingles will be an excellent choice, given the fact that when using this material, you can equip a roof that contains many complex architectural nuances.
Accessories for bitumen roofing
Choosing a flexible tile, experts advise you to carefully familiarize yourself with the trading activities of the manufacturing company. It is important to pay attention to the kit in which the material is supplied: experienced developers prefer to work with companies that supply not only individual tiles, but also a full-fledged roofing system, which implies the presence of moisture-proof plywood for flexible tiles, film material for vapor barrier, mineral wool heat-insulating component, as well as all accessories and fittings necessary during the installation process. During installation work on the arrangement of bituminous tiles, the use of secondary elements is required, among which there are cornices, ridge structures equipped with ventilation holes, as well as ventilation structures, vacuum fans and pipes.
Varieties of bituminous tiles
Manufacturers offer options for bitumen shingles, in the assortment of which you can find shingles, Ruflex, Tegola, Kerabit and many others. Among Russian consumers, the Shinglas shingles are most in demand, the production of which is specialized in the SHINGLAS plant, which is a joint venture of the TechnoNICOL group of companies and the foreign company Chova. The distribution of this type is due to the high-quality equipment of the plant, equipped with computer system control that controls the entire technological process of production.
The range of TechnoNICOL company is represented by many varieties of shinglas tiles, among which recognized collections are Finnish tiles (economy class), Ultra series, the production of which is based on the addition of modified bitumen-containing materials, Classic series, which is based on oxidized bitumen, and Country and Jazz new series options for laminated tiles.
The device of a roof from a bituminous tile
The device of blood from flexible tiles implies a multi-component technological sequence of events that begin after preparation of the base. The sequence of events is as follows:
1. Firstly, it is necessary to remove the protective film located on the wrong side of the plate;
2. The tiles are fixed to the base with the help of galvanized nails, the caps of which should not go deep into the plates, but, at the same time, should tightly fix the tiles to the base;
3. Laying tiles is carried out in rows, according to the recommendations of specialists, the upper row should overlap the caps of the nails of the lower row;
4. The final fixation of the roof will occur after exposure to ultraviolet radiation, due to which the joints will be sealed and the bitumen component will melt;
5. In those areas of the roof where the tile borders a vertically oriented wall, it is necessary to nail a triangular rail, on the lower part of which the tiles are laid. And in order to achieve a high-quality level of waterproofing, roll material is fixed to the tile using bituminous mastic. The upper part of the abutment is covered with a metal apron, and to achieve effective sealing it is advisable to use bitumen glue.
The roof device, for the installation of which bitumen shingles are used, implies timely and constant care, which consists in cleaning the roof from snow and debris, which is recommended to be assembled using a soft brush, since its use will eliminate the damaging moment of the roof.
