How to choose a roof covering?

Today, the market for roofing materials is very diverse. This creates some difficulties when choosing a roof covering. At the same time, the buyer wants the roof of his house to be reliable, durable, beautiful.

Ruberoid

The manufacture of this waterproofing material for the roof begins with the fact that the cardboard is impregnated with fusible oil bitumen. Then it is treated on both sides with refractory bitumen. A coarse-grained rolled product is used for the upper layers of the shelter. Ruberoid is a roof covering that is used absolutely for any roofs of any complexity.

Soft roof

Modern and reliable material, which is also based on bitumen. Unlike roofing material, this is a more durable type of roof. Such a roof covering consists of fiberglass or fiberglass, it has a multilayer structure. The product has a number of unique properties and advantages.

Asbestos cement slate

This is one of the oldest materials used for buildings. Its frost resistance and durability have been tested for years. Previously, one of the drawbacks of slate was its color, but with the advent of persistent dyes, the gamut of shades expanded. Today we learned how to make a roof covering with a different number of waves. One of the significant drawbacks that developers are paying attention to is the level of asbestos harmful to human health.

Metal tile

A relatively lightweight material that is made of steel sheet. The price of the product is affected by the type of profile and the brand of polymer coating. The durability of the sheets depends on the thickness, weight and type. Such a coating for roofs comes in various shapes and sizes. Aesthetics and opportunities, durability and strength attract owners of cottages.

Ceramic tile

This material is considered the best roofing in many ways. Its advantages include durability, frost resistance, fire resistance, environmental friendliness, sound insulation, ease of repair. Experts say that such material can be used on almost any roof.

Flexible bituminous tile

Refers to modern environmentally friendly materials, which are used to replace obsolete roofs. The plates have a shape resembling a tile, they are covered with mineral sprinkles. Bituminous tiles surpass their analogues in the quality of hydro and sound insulation. Due to these properties, this type of roof covering is considered indispensable for houses with attics.

Roof coating technology includes preparatory work and installation. The base of the roof should be flat, solid and rigid. For work use plates, plywood and tongue- and- groove boards. Softwood is used for coating. An inexpensive and practical base with minimal waste is obtained by using a design of thin plates.

The shingles begin to be laid along the eaves. Before work, mix tiles from four to five packs so that the coating does not differ sharply in color.

Wooden roof tiles

Even in Russia, a wooden coating was used, the roofs were mounted with shingles, shingles. Today, wooden tiles are made of larch manually. Tightness, reliability, durability and exclusivity are the advantages of such a roof.