As you know, it is made of clay, fired at a temperature of thousands of degrees. It is divided into several types, depending on its location in the roof. It is characteristic that the tiles are attached not only to the base, but also to each other, thereby forming a kind of continuous carpet. This protects against leakage and provides a service life of up to one hundred years (subject to the proper quality of the material).
Among the advantages of ceramic tiles, it should be noted, first of all, low operating costs - cleaning is done about once a year. It also perfectly absorbs noise and does not burn at all. Withstands over a thousand cycles and has a wide range of colors and shades. But, unfortunately, there are also some disadvantages - for example, a large weight, which increases the load on the rafter system, and the fragility of the tile itself.
Cement-sand shingles were developed due to the high weight of natural shingles. In this case, firing is not used; instead, a chemical reaction takes place, which significantly reduced the weight of the product. Such tiles are attached to the structure with nails driven into specially made holes. Over the years, the material does not lose its properties, but, on the contrary, increases its strength.
The advantages of cement-sand tiles include resistance to sunlight and aggressive environments. In addition, the material can withstand over a thousand cycles. With the disadvantages, however, it is necessary to add: the large dimensions of the element and low mechanical strength, the material can be damaged even during transportation. The material is much cheaper than its ceramic counterpart (about $ 10–30 per sq.m.), and the aesthetic indicators are practically the same.
For the manufacture of bituminous tiles, cellulose or fiberglass is used to cover the bituminous tiles. This is an extremely reliable coating, since bituminous tiles stick together under the sun, thereby forming a kind of carpet. Such tiles are small in size, they can be round, rectangular or multi-faceted. The peculiarities of this coating include the fact that it is easy to deform - this can be done with bare hands.
Among the advantages of bituminous tiles, we would note the following: they are not damaged during transportation, they are not subject to corrosion, they are easy to install and carry out further repairs. At the same time, it has increased flammability, it is impossible to mount it in winter.
This is essentially the same galvanized steel, but coated with special polymers. Outwardly, it looks like ceramic tiles, but in reality they are large sheets of steel with a corrugated texture.
The metal tile is easy enough to install, it is extremely resistant to mechanical damage... Also, this coating has a rather low cost (2-3 times lower than that of ceramic) and low weight (about five kilograms per square meter). The disadvantages of this coating, we would attribute only low heat and noise insulation.
Slate, or asbestos-cement slabs, is a cement composite in which there is a reinforcing asbestos fiber. Represents rectangular corrugated sheets that overlap. Today, slate is used to cover insignificant structures - for example, the same sheds, but with a limited budget it is quite normal to cover a residential building with this material.
The advantages of slate include, first of all, the high strength of the material, low price and the ability to easily cut if necessary. The disadvantages are fragility and harm to the human body, aesthetic unattractiveness and loss of color during prolonged use.
These are the most "budgetary" sheets of galvanized steel, corrugated and coated with polymer compounds. The waves on them can have different shape and height. It is mainly used in economic construction.
We would attribute to the advantages of the corrugated board its high bending strength, quick installation, a small amount of waste in comparison with metal tiles. The material is inexpensive, but at the same time demonstrates an extreme degree of durability. There is only one drawback - low heat and sound insulation.
Have sheets steel standing seam roof smooth surface, due to which the water flows down quite easily on slopes. During installation, the sheets cling to each other, forming specific hooks.
This steel has a lot of advantages: it does not burn and does not spread flame; she has a pleasant appearance; it can be mounted in winter time; the material is flexible and weighs a little, there is a minimum of waste when laying it. But there are also disadvantages: the material is easily deformed upon impact and needs insulation and sound insulation.
This type of standing seam roofing is expensive, but it has an attractive, if not elite, appearance. The initial appearance lasts long enough, because upon contact with air, it is covered with a protective oxide film. It is laid in the same way as the previous material.
In operation, the coating is very simple (it is necessary to clean it about once a year), does not corrode, is fireproof and absolutely harmless to the human body. We would attribute only the high cost to the disadvantages.
Bituminous slate is a sheet of cellulose that has been impregnated with bitumen. It is characterized by flexibility, thanks to which this material can be used on the most uncomfortable surfaces.
Among the pluses, we note the insignificant weight (perhaps one of the smallest), ease of use and great variety color solutions... Cons: over time, such slate burns out, and the number of cycles that it can withstand does not exceed 25. It also burns well and deforms from the sun.
Slate is a prestigious material that has been "designed" by nature itself. Many European medieval castles were covered with such a roof. weighs a lot (about twenty-five kilograms one square meter) and is made by hand.
For the convenience of visitors, we have given the main parameters of each type of roof in the table below.
Summary table of roofing materials Everyone who starts construction thinks about which coating is best to use. Today, fortunately, there are plenty to choose from. However, it is not easy to make the best choice without knowing all the nuances, pros and cons of each type of coating.
For over 170 years, the ICOPAL group has been producing high quality roofing and waterproofing materials, including those presented in this review.
The ICOPAL product range includes the following roofing materials:
Each of these types of coatings has both advantages and disadvantages. When deciding on the type of roof and choosing a material for it, many factors and their combination should be taken into account: the expected service life, requirements for appearance and design, the cost of the material itself, the cost of its installation, etc.
Shingles or shingles are a very popular roofing material, especially in the field of private housing. These are small sheets of rectangular shape (1 meter long and 30-40 centimeters wide). When installing the roof, they are laid with an overlap in even rows.
The base is most often glass fiber impregnated with bitumen. On the outside, the sheets are covered with hydrophobized shale or mineral granules, on the back - with fine-grained sand. An additional layer of glue bitumen can be applied to the lower part of the roofing material, due to which the shingles are glued together along with mechanical fastening to the base of the roof.
The main advantage of shingles is that they are flexible. The shingles are perfect for the arrangement of pitched roofs, especially in cases where the complex configuration does not allow the use of other materials.
To the benefits shingles can also be attributed:
It must be remembered that bituminous shingles should only be installed on well-prepared and absolutely flat surface... We recommend that you always use special underlayment under the tiles, and only galvanized nails.
There are practically no disadvantages of this roofing material. In any case, compared to all of the above advantages, they are insignificant. Therefore, today a soft roofing made of bituminous tiles is widespread in both private and industrial construction.
This roofing material is one of the most reliable and durable. Some people mistakenly believe that it is just a type of metal tile. This, of course, is not so, rather the opposite. Composite tiles have united almost everything best qualities and characteristics of various roofing... In addition to reliability, durability and excellent appearance, this roofing material for roofs has the following advantages:
If you decide to use composite shingles as a roof, we advise you to pay attention to the correct selection of components and strict adherence to the installation technology by roofers. The service life of the roof will largely depend on this.
Composite tiles have a multi-layer structure. Corrosion-proof steel sheet with anti-corrosion protection, coated with several coats of acrylic resin, polyester and epoxy primer. Granules are applied on top of the composite tile natural stone... The material reproduces the appearance of natural tiles, but at the same time it is much stronger and lighter.
The disadvantages of composite tiles can be attributed, if only the relatively high price of the material itself and the repair.
This roofing material is one of the most common. The metal tile is made of galvanized steel sheets, which are coated with polymer paint. Performance characteristics These roofing coverings differ: they depend on the thickness and quality of steel, paint resistance, the degree of adherence to technology in the production process. In general, the quality parameters of metal tiles are determined by the price. When arranging the roof, this material requires a number of additional elements: end and ridge slats, cornices, sides to keep snow (the surface of the tiles is very slippery). You shouldn't save on these additional accessories. The quality of the garage roof installation depends on this, country house or other structure and, consequently, the reliability and durability of the entire structure.
This roof covering is universal. It can be used on any type of roof.
The advantages of metal tiles are:
There are also a lot of disadvantages of metal tiles. The most obvious ones are:
According to the production technology, the corrugated board is quite close to the metal tile. Overall, it is an inexpensive, reliable, durable and versatile roof building material that can be used as both a roofing and cladding. Its advantages and disadvantages in many respects repeat the similar parameters of metal tiles.
Additional advantages include versatility and ease of installation.
The concept of "bituminous roll materials" is quite broad and covers a number of soft coatings, in the production of which refined products are used.
Roofing rolls can be classified according to several key characteristics. First of all, by the type of base: cardboard, fiberglass, fiberglass, polyester, combined bases.
There is a wide selection on the market today. These are both so-called old generation coatings and new roofing materials.
If you want a soft roof to last twenty or more years, use SBS-modified roofing materials on a non-woven high-strength polyester base. In this case, the roof is mounted in one or two layers.
The most common, albeit very outdated, coating is roofing felt. The secret of its popularity is simple - extremely low price and ease of use.
New materials based on polymer bases are many times more durable, but also much more expensive than materials of the old generation.
In recent years, innovative polymer roofing coatings, in particular, are becoming more widespread in the building materials market. For the manufacture of this material, polymer raw materials are used - polyvinyl chloride with additives of plasticizers.
The secret to growing popularity of this material not only in durability, but also in the convenience of laying, the choice different types and dimensions, excellent waterproofing properties and excellent performance. Polymeric roofing materials do not deteriorate from exposure to temperature extremes.
As for the disadvantages, the installation of such a roof for a garage, house or summer cottage will cost more and will be more time consuming than using traditional bitumen coatings. Moreover, for installation of PVC-P membranes require special equipment. Ideal for large flat roofs such as roofs industrial enterprises, office and shopping centers. However, it is difficult to imagine it as a roofing material for a garage.
An important advantage of PVC-P membranes is low flammability and flame spread. Therefore, they can be applied to flat roofs any area without restrictions and additional fire prevention measures.
Generally speaking, each material for arranging roofs has both its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing a covering, clearly define for yourself what kind of roof you need.
When you look at any house, the first thing that catches your eye is roof covering. And this is not surprising, because it depends on the spectacular look of the roof. general perception modern cottage. However, first of all, it must be reliable. and durable.
We have prepared an article from which you will learn:
Roof roof: how to choose
You have decided to build a house and have thought about choosing a roof. In this case, it should be remembered that no matter what material you choose, it, first of all, must meet the following parameters:
It is necessary to start choosing a roof even at the design stage of the structure, since all the loads on roof structure and then the calculation is made necessary materials and roof assemblies.
Consultant of our forum Sergey Namestnikov(nickname on the forum Pil18 ):
- By doingThe "correct" choice of roofing material for our climatic conditions, it is worth remembering that due to the size of our country we are dealing with several climatic zones. Namely:
When designing a roof, wind and snow loads must be taken into account, regardless of the materials!
Consultant opinion Elena Gorbunova, Moscow (nickname on the forum Matilda):
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It is better to start the choice of roofing material even before installation. rafter system, since there are small but important differences in the device roofing cake for different types roofing coverings.
Wanting to save money on construction, many choose a roof, focusing only on the price per square meter and turning a blind eye to some of the shortcomings. But don't forget the little things! The real price also consists of necessary components, additional structural elements, elements passing through the roof and the possibility of their installation on a given roof covering.
Any roofing covering will last a long time if it is installed efficiently and in full accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations!
Roof selection algorithm
Despite the fact that there may be several selection criteria, nevertheless, first of all, any developer pays attention to the design of the roofing. After all, it should not only be combined with the house and outbuildings: a bathhouse, a garage, etc., but also ideally be in harmony with the landscape of the entire site. That is why an integrated approach is required when choosing.
Sergey Namestnikov :
– Roofing and general form the finished roof should be combined with the design of the building, which means that it should please the owners with its appearance. You can also highlight a number of secondary criteria that should be guided by:
But before you finally decide on the choice of roofing, you need to carefully study its technical characteristics and inquire about the history of the operation of the material.
No universal good advice which coating is worth using and which is not. How many people, so many opinions. Some people like corrugated board, others like tiles, and in each case it is necessary to choose individually, in place.
Sergey Namestnikov :
- When choosing a roof covering, I always recommend adhering to this algorithm: choose a design, choose a brand (manufacturer) from the right group coatings, we select a specific product based on its technical characteristics and prices, we are looking for the best (optimal) offer on the market, we buy.
This step-by-step approach to selection will not let you get confused.
It cannot be said which roofing material is the best. The experience of our forum users suggests that there is no single answer.
Sergey Namestnikov :
– On your roof, in my opinion, there should be such a covering, which, first of all, will please you! And to the question "which roofing material is better to refuse" I would answer "from low-quality".
Even the highest quality material won't last long if misused! But it is only necessary to save up to a certain level. Do not forget that the roofing system depends not so much on the quality of the material as on correct installation roofing system.
Sergey Namestnikov
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- When choosing a roof covering, the shape of the roof should also be taken into account.
If the shape of the roof is complex, with various slopes, slopes, angles, many valleys, trapezoidal slopes and triangular, then using sheet materials, metal tiles, etc. on it, leads to waste in excess of 30% of the total amount of material, which is very uneconomical.
Therefore, on this kind of roofs, it is more advisable to use soft shingles and materials, the installation of which will not be so wasteful.
Types of roofing
To understand which roofing is best for your home, you need to understand the parameters of roofing materials on the market.
Elena Gorbunova:
– The main types of materials are:
Metal tile is rightly one of the most popular roofing coatings at the moment. It is a galvanized sheet coated (or uncoated) of various shapes (rolling shapes). The price range is approximately 200-500 r / m2.
Elena Gorbunova:
– Metal tiles differ in coating, steel thickness and profile. The thickness of the steel ranges mainly from 0.4 to 0.5 mm. The thicker the better. Steel 0.4 is too thin, and this makes installation difficult, because large sheets bend and wrinkle like foil.
Sergey Namestnikov
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- The durability of this material directly depends on the quality of the coating and the quality of the galvanized steel sheet. There is an opportunity how to buy sheets standard sizes, and order sheets of the size you need.
Despite the fact that the choice of colors for metal tiles is quite extensive, there are not so many forms of rolling, and this imposes certain restrictions on the design of the roof of a house. Also, when choosing and buying, it is worth considering not only the cost of the "canvas" per square meter, but also the cost of additional elements, since the overpriced for additional elements leads to an increase in cost.
Sergey Namestnikov :
- Do not forget that during the rain, the metal tile makes noise, which, in principle, is eliminated by ordinary insulation and high-quality sound insulation.
Life time high-quality metal tiles subject to correct installation - about 50 years.
Choice soft roof for home
Soft tiles- a very popular material on Russian market... This is due to the widest design possibilities of this roofing and a large number of colors, shades and shapes. The price range for a soft roof is also very wide - from 200 rubles for the material of the simplest quality to several thousand for a roof covering from exclusive collections.
This material is excellent for use on complex roofs, as it has practically no waste during installation. Flexible shingles are excellent soundproofing noise from rain. But given view the coating requires laying on a solid base (most often it is made from OSB - plywood), which increases the cost of the roofing system.
Elena Gorbunova:
– For soft tiles, a continuous sheathing is required. The most practical thing is to first fill in a rare crate, and nail an OSB board (or moisture-resistant plywood) over it. In this case, the step of the lathing can be adjusted to the dimensions of the OSB board and you do not have to cut the board.
And the plate itself can be taken thinner.
The standard slab width is 1220 mm. The lathing is an inch board with a pitch of 244 mm, and a 9 mm OSB board is attached along the axes. This thickness is quite enough for any climatic zone of Russia. And the edge of the slab will always be in the middle of the sheathing board.
Another feature of bituminous shingles is that they do not need additional waterproofing along the rafter slope. A lining layer is laid along the continuous crate and the roofing tile is already running along it. In this case, there will be no mini-leaks, no condensation dripping from the inside of the material onto the insulation.
Remove the chimney through such a roof covering, fan pipe or a ventilation pipe is cheaper and easier than through any other.
Elena Gorbunova:
– It should be remembered that the places underall these exits must be provided in the roof in advance!
And in order for such a roof to last a long time, you can use the following advice when buying it.
Elena Gorbunova:
– It is important that the bitumen in the roofing tile does not become brittle over time. A fairly easy way to check its quality when buying is to sniff the tiles. There should not be a strong bitumen smell, which means that the bitumen is artificially aged and the necessary modifiers for elasticity have been added to it.
Corrugated bituminous sheets Is a material based on organic fibers (cellulose) impregnated with bitumen. This material is easy to install and lightweight.
However, it limits the developer's design options.
It is popular, first of all, due to the fact that the installation of corrugated-bitumen sheets is easy to perform independently, and the material itself is easy to transport.
Sergey Namestnikov :
Steel roofing (seam roofing)- this is the most reliable and durable steel roof, which is produced using the double standing seam technology. Such a roof has no holes, the surface is monolithic and sealed. Seam roofing is exactly the case when the material for the manufacture of the roof is not expensive, but the main problem of this type of coating is high-quality installation. There are not so many masters who can perform this type of work, which affects the price of installation work.
Sergey Namestnikov :
- Such material should be used when it is necessary to obtain a durable roof, and the question of price fades into the background.
Shingles- This is a material with a deep history, used in antiquity. Such a roof covering is durable and beautiful, but it has a lot of weight, which imposes increased requirements on the rafter system and the structure of the entire building.
Sergey Namestnikov
:
- This material, I would refer to the premium segment, because the cost of high-quality ceramic tiles can hardly be called low.
There are several technologies for making shingles.
Distinguish between cement-sand, polymer-sand and ceramic tiles. The classic design is ceramic tiles.
Elena Gorbunova:
If you decide to buy a roof made of natural tiles, do not count on a low cost!
Slate and painted slate Is an inexpensive material. And it can be recommended for use as a roof covering only if the price of the material is the main selection criterion. 
It should be remembered that slate is already a rather outdated material. It is also quite fragile, which imposes certain restrictions on its installation.
Also, do not forget that with excessive savings on roofing material there can be significant losses in quality, and the cost installation works, insulation, wood, remains unchanged. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to purchase a roofing covering with a higher quality, you should always take advantage of this, because, like a house, the roof is put on for more than one decade!
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The question of how to choose roofing materials arises even at the design stage of a house. At this time, the general concept of the future building is being considered, a budget is planned and all parameters of construction and finishing materials... Not only its appearance depends on what kind of roof the house will have, but also the durability, quality of the roof, its thermal insulation and strength characteristics.
There are usually several defining criteria, and it is their combination that helps to make the right decision on the choice of roofing material. The main ones can be considered the following parameters:
Today there is big choice roofing material
Having decided on the basic requirements for the future roof, it is necessary to choose the roofing material itself. The market offers a sufficient variety of options, the main of which are:
When deciding which roof to choose, it is worthwhile to objectively evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each of the materials.
It is a sheet material up to 0.6 mm thick, having a layered structure in section and covered with a polymer coating. This design feature makes the metal tile very strong and durable. Manufacturers set a service life for roofing material of about 15 years, but in reality it is twice as long. This is one of the advantages of this type, other pluses include:
Metal tile is a reliable and durable material, the installation of which will not be difficult
There are few disadvantages of metal tiles, which makes it one of the most demanded materials. The disadvantages include what:
It is worth noting and features of installation of metal tiles:
Thus, the metal tile is distinguished by a wide range of advantages, minor disadvantages and loyal requirements for laying.
This type of roofing material is a metal sheet with a corrugated relief. It is very close in structure and properties to metal tiles, but differs from it in less aesthetic decor and low price.
Decking - a cheaper analogue of metal tiles with a long service life, is good option on a limited budget
The service life of the corrugated board depends on the type of polymer coating and can reach 50 years.
Important!
If the profile height is less than 20 mm, then such sheets are not used for roofing works... Their purpose is to create partitions and fences.
The second name of this roofing material is euro slate. It is made in the form of corrugated sheets, which are based on cellulose fibers with bitumen impregnation. Front side protected by a colored polymer layer, most often red, brown, green or black.
Ondulin is a modern prototype of slate
The advantages of this roofing material:
The disadvantages are more significant than those of the previous materials:
Important!
Ondulin is great for wall cladding, and not just for roofing.
Installation of ondulin is carried out along the crate
Features of roof installation ondulin:
Ondulin is suitable for almost any type of house. It is widely used in individual construction, as well as for farm buildings and agricultural facilities.
We are talking about shingles, which have many names. Most often, you can find the definitions "soft", "flexible", sometimes it is called shinglas or shingles, depending on the manufacturer. This type of roofing material is made on the basis of organic cellulose or fiberglass, which are impregnated with bitumen. The front side is usually covered with basalt granulate.
Bituminous shingles are installed on solid battens and are well suited for roofs with complex geometries
A huge range of advantages increases the competitive advantages of the material, despite its rather large cost:
There are no ideal materials, so it is worth remembering about the shortcomings, which are usually the following:
Features of installing bituminous tiles vary depending on the slope of the roof:
Flexible shingles should be chosen by those who value not only practicality and high quality, but are also partial to beautiful shades, aesthetics and elegant design.
The passage of time has no power over this roofing material. Sheets formed on the basis of cement and asbestos have been appreciated by builders for many years. Today, slate is not a gray, faceless material, but a roof made in different colors and with modern design.
The best choice in terms of price / service life is traditional slate
The main advantages include:
The disadvantages of slate are often considered subjective. Among them are:
Galvanized steel has long competed with slate and other inexpensive roofing materials. Its indisputable advantages include:
Steel roofing is a competitor to slate in terms of cost and ease of installation, it is better to use it for roofs of outbuildings
However, the disadvantages steel roof gradually reduce the demand for this type of material. Its cons:
Increasingly, roofing steel is used for the roofs of utility buildings, garages - where, in the first place, there is an important saving.
Aluminum roofs look good, are light in weight and are easy to install. Also, any type of lathing is suitable for their use. Aluminum sheets are used in the manufacture of seam tiles.
Installation of an aluminum roof is carried out using clamps
The peculiarity of the installation of such a roof is that its fastening is carried out using cleats - special tongues that provide thermal movement of the sheets at temperature extremes.
Important!
Installation of this roof can be carried out without making holes in the sheet material.
This type of material belongs to the traditional - ceramic tiles were used in the installation of the roof in ancient times. On the market today building materials can be found:
Ceramic tiles are a symbol of reliability, elitism, aristocracy, are distinguished by their high cost and complex installation.
In terms of properties, these roofing materials are very similar, but the cement-sand version has a rougher design and greater thickness. The advantages of ceramic tiles have been known since time immemorial:
Ceramic tiles are a classic, but, unfortunately, they are not without drawbacks. Its disadvantages include:
Ceramic tiles are marked with a halo of aristocracy, so they are usually used by those who want to emphasize the status of their own home.
It is most often used to cover the roofs of industrial buildings or houses, the roofs of which are characterized by a low slope and a solid base. A membrane is made of a polymer material with high level elasticity.
The main field of application of the membrane coating is industrial building and houses with a low roof slope
Her advantages:
Membrane coatings are laid on a surface that is smooth and free of solid debris. The material is used in the form of panels, which are simple enough to unfold over the required area and join with self-vulcanizing tapes. To protect it from UV rays, the coating is covered with gravel from above.
Sometimes a huge assortment makes it difficult to choose. But, on the other hand, the presence of roofing materials with different characteristics, colors and designs allows you to make the only correct decision for roof finishing already at the design stage of the house.
The most important thing to do is to carefully study the properties of typical solutions and focus on the most acceptable option in terms of price and properties. Then received at the end construction works the result will bring satisfaction and will delight the owners with an excellent roof for many years.
