Metal tile is one of the most interesting modern roofing materials. Its installation is characterized by maximum simplicity. To a roofing kit of any company, instructions for installing metal tiles are often attached . It describes in sufficient detail the stages of the work. Sometimes there is no such instruction. In this case, there will also be no difficulties. There is a lot of information on this topic on the Internet. There are even special training videos.
Elements of sets of different companies may have some features, so the installation of metal tiles will be special. The instruction is also attached to the kit so that the consumer can immediately understand all the nuances.
Below we will consider the main stages and mandatory rules that must be observed when installing metal tiles of any manufacturers.
Brief instructions for installing metal tiles include several items:
- Waterproofing.
- Counter-lattice device.
- Installation of the lower levels of gutters, valleys and aprons for pipes.
- Installation of eaves, drain.
- Installation of metal tile sheets.
- Mounting decorative elements.
- Installation and installation of ventilation elements.
- Installation of the ridge element.
In addition, any
installation instructions for
metal tiles offers to prepare a set of tools necessary for the work. The minimum set should include
metal scissors, a screwdriver with a nozzle for self-tapping screws, tape measure, twine, a gun for applying sealant, a bender and pincers.
The first step is hydro and vapor barrier. For this, a special film is used, which is attached to the bars of the crate. Fastening begins with endows. The tape from the film is rolled out over the entire length of the valley. Then roll out and fasten the tape along the entire slope, horizontally, starting from the bottom. In this case, you need to do an overlap. The horizontal joints of the tapes are glued with tape.
Then the installation instructions for metal tiles of any company involves the installation of a counter-lattice. It consists of bars of 50 to 50 mm and is attached to the bars of the main crate. After the boards are horizontally packed on the counter-grate. The step between them should correspond to the step of the metal tile.
The next stage is the installation of the lower end bars. After that, the lower pipe aprons are mounted. Install the gutter gutter holders and insert the gutter into it. After that, the cornice bar is fixed .
Then the metal tile itself is installed. Sheet mounting instructions are also quite simple. They are overlapped, fixing them on the counter-lattice with screws, in a checkerboard pattern, through two waves.
After the entire roof is covered with sheets, decorative upper planks of valleys, aprons for pipes, as well as a ridge plank are mounted. The last is laid with a sealant. Next, you need to install ventilation elements. Under them, holes of the corresponding size are made in the sheets of metal and the film.
The tile is characterized by high strength, corrosion resistance, and therefore durability. It is aesthetically attractive, safe for health and easy to install, inexpensive material. All this explains its relevance.