Advantages and disadvantages of bituminous tiles

When building roofs with complex architectural forms, it is very important to find a roof that will provide excellent installation. Soft bituminous tiles are excellent for these purposes. Its basis is fiberglass, which is coated with bitumen, and mineral crumb is applied on top. The better the flexible tile, the more the adhesive layer on it, so do not skimp, and choose a good one.

The advantages of bituminous tiles

1. flexible, plastic material;
2. laying can be done on top of the old coating;
3. light in weight, does not make the roof heavier;
4. no rain noise;
5. excellent sound and heat insulator;
6. does not decay, does not rust, is resistant to fungi and mold;
7. does not fade, is waterproof, does not allow electricity;
8. easily tolerates temperature changes;
9. easy to install, can be laid independently.

It is best to lay such a tile on an even base, as it is attached by an adhesive layer. Very economical, and practically no waste. With proper installation, it does not leak moisture and lasts from 25 to 50 years, depending on the operation. You can even install such a tile to one person, which is very convenient.
If you find it difficult to calculate how much you need it on a roof of a certain shape, you can order calculations on the Internet. Such a roofing material has a lot of colors due to sprinkled crumb from basalt or slate.
It has a variety of textures, fashionable, and is very popular recently. Snow on such a roof melts gradually, and does not roll down, so it is safe.
The material is resistant to ultraviolet, so you can not be afraid that it will lose its aesthetic properties. It is great for roofs with a slope above 12 degrees. With an accurate calculation of the configuration of the roof, the costs are minimal. This is a relatively inexpensive material, compared with the elite series, and can be used both in private house construction. On average, the price per square meter of flexible tiles can be from 250 rubles.

Disadvantages of bituminous tiles

1. based on the geometric features of bituminous tiles, the surface of the contact line with the wind is 20% larger than that of alternative roofing materials. What is this talking about? Some sections of the tiles will not cope well with the wind;
2. the use of SBS modifiers contributes to excessive softness of the material, which affects the strength and reliability;
3. some models of bituminous tiles have a low weight of 8 kg per 1 m², which negatively affects the opposition to strong wind loads;

When installing the tiles, it is important to observe the correct installation, so make it as indicated in the instructions. If it is difficult for you to carry out work, or if they involve installation at high altitudes, it is better to contact specialists.
A reliable and warm, waterproof roof, you can easily get if you choose a soft bituminous tile.

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