Flexible tile Shinglas is a bitumen material, which has the form of rectangular modules, the latter are also called shingles. On one edge of the product, there are curly cuts that look aesthetically pleasing on the roof and overlap. As a coating for pitched roofs, this material is ideal, the roof surface can be complex and even have a dome structure. It is noteworthy that the material can be based on two layers, in some cases this affects the quality and cost, in the latter case - positively. For some consumers, such solutions are not only ideal, but also the only right ones, since sometimes there is a need to cover the roof, but the budget is quite modest. As a result, it is possible to obtain an ideal roof surface that imitates a natural tile of high quality.
Why you should choose Shinglas
The history of this covering material is more than 100 years old; it appeared in the USA, where today it is one of the most popular in the field of housing construction. There are many reasons for this, among them are:
- simplicity of laying;
- appearance appeal;
- availability;
- good use practices.
More recently, this material appeared in Russia, and flexible tiles began to quickly gain popularity among professional builders, architects and homeowners. Flexible Shinglas tiles consist of three components, namely: fiberglass, basalt soil and improved bitumen. Fiberglass acts as a firming foundation. The performance of the roof depends on the number and interaction of the components.
The main types of tiles "Shinglas": a series of "Finnish"
Having visited the store, you can find several varieties of Shinglas tiles, one of them is material that belongs to the Finnish series. Flexible Shinglas Finnish tiles are excellent for practical consumers who wish to purchase modern and reliable roofing material at an affordable cost. The manufacturer provides consumers with a wide selection of colors, which is why you can choose the shade of material that is ideal for the architecture of the house. The Finnish series assumes one layer of tile, and the width, height and thickness of the material are 1000x317x2.9 mm. There are 22 shingles in one package, and one square meter of roofing weighs 8.4 kg.
Features of the Finnish series
Flexible tile Shinglas "Finnish" is based on fiberglass, the density of which is 110 g / m 2 . The heat resistance of the material is 110 ° C or less. One sample may lose a sprinkle in a volume of 1.2 g, but not more. Among the additional advantages of the material of this series, it is worth highlighting: the absence of signs of delamination, corrosion and decay, tightness, the presence of durable fiberglass, the relative ease of installation, soundproofing qualities in accordance with the stated service life of up to 40 years and the preservation of flexibility, which is true even at low temperatures. You can purchase one square meter of material in this series for 200 rubles.
Characteristics of the Ultra Series Material
Flexible tile Shinglas "Ultra" is considered high-quality materials, which use a modified SBS-bitumen as the basis. It provides tiles with the right degree of flexibility without loss of strength and quality. The coating can be operated at temperatures up to -60 ° C, while the surface is not covered by cracks. A distinctive feature of this tile based on modified bitumen is the absence of harmful fumes and leaks during heating. The material is environmentally friendly and complies with international quality certificates. In order to calculate how much material will be needed to carry out the work, you need to remember that in one package you will find 3 m 2 of tile. Its heat resistance is 1200 ° C, as well as the softening temperature of the material in this series. One sample may lose topping in a volume of 1 g. The length, width and thickness are 1000x317x3.5 mm. The service life reaches 50 years, but the manufacturer gives a guarantee for 25 years. The material in this series is divided into three more collections: Sambo, Jive and Foxtrot. The first collection has three colors, the second 5 and the third 4 colors.
Why choose Ultra
This Shinglas tile is distinguished by its bold color accents and a variety of patterns. The manufacturer managed to create the perfection of harmonious combinations of color and shape to embody magnificent original design and architectural solutions. This collection is intended for those who do not like repetition and routine.
Characteristics of the Continent Series Material
Flexible tile of Shinglas "Continent" has three layers at the base and is offered for sale in several colors. For example, the three-layer laminated material "Asia" has a protective decorative layer formed by gray granulate. It can have a brick or purple hue. The technology of applying granulate allows you to set the shade for each strip. The finished coating looks three-dimensional and imitates a traditional tile. For lovers of bronze shades, the manufacturer made the “America” bituminous shingles, which include brown and sand shades. Shinglas - a three-layer flexible tile, which is offered for sale in the models "Africa" and "Europe". In the first case, we are talking about terracotta, sand, as well as brown shades. As for the model "Europe", it is a combination of blue, gray, brown and terracotta shades. Light distribution eliminates the monotony and repeatability of the pattern. The basis is fiberglass, the density of which is 110 g / m 2 , the heat resistance of the materials is 110 ° C. The softening temperature is 125 ° C, and the length, width and thickness are 1000x349x9.6 mm.
Characteristics of the Shinglas Tiles of the Country Series
Flexible tile of Shinglas "Country" is a product whose dimensions are equal to 335x1000 mm. This two-layer material has heat resistance in the range of 110 ° C. The material balances at the junction of quality and price, is the ideal solution for products that combine affordability, elitism and durability. The material is resistant to aggressive environments, protects the roof from fire and has the qualities of high sound insulation.
Characteristics of the Ranch Series
Flexible tile of Shinglas "Ranch" possesses volumetric structure and durability. The material can be used for 20 years or more. Fiberglass, which is the basis, is made according to state standards 6943.16-79, and its density is 110 g / m 2 . As a bitumen-containing binder, bitumen acts. The package you purchased will have 14 shingles, and its estimated weight is 25 kg.
Reviews about the flexible tiles of the Classic series
The tile of the Classic series, according to users, is the modern material which is made on the latest equipment. Flexible Shinglas tile “Classic Quadrille Sonata” is one of the models of the main series, and its cost per m 2 is 331 rubles. The tile is specially designed taking into account factors that affect the reliability of the roof in difficult climatic conditions of Russia. The service life of the material, according to consumers, exceeds 35 years, a guarantee for it is given for 15 years. The series involves 3 collections, the first - “Quadrille”, which has 9 colors; “Flamenco” - 6 colors and “Tango” - 4 colors. As a basis, as in all the above cases, acts heavy-duty fiberglass. As consumers emphasize, the water resistance of the material is 100%, multifractional basalt granulate acts as a powder. The density of the fiberglass in this case is 90 g / m 2 , the heat resistance is 1100 ° C. Softening point - 1250 ° . One sample may lose dust in a volume of 1.2 g. The length, width and thickness of the material are 1000x317x3 mm.
Characteristics of a soft tile of the Jazz series
The Shinglas tile is presented to attention of consumers also in the Jazz series. This two-layer laminated coating can be used on roofs of any configuration and complexity. For use, a slope of 12 ° is required. If we are talking about negative angles, the value of which exceeds 90 °, then you should seek additional advice from specialists. “Shinglas Jazz” has increased strength, has a long service life and excellent wind resistance. The service life of the material exceeds 80 years, and the warranty from the manufacturer is 50 years.
This flexible tile, the price of which is 400 rubles. per square meter, has long conquered America, it has received recognition from European consumers. This two-layer laminated material is known for many reasons, among them it can be distinguished that the material was created on the basis of bitumen enriched with oxygen. The coating is superior in performance. The tile has a long service life and is easy to lay. The multilayer structure and lamination give the roof volume, which allows you to create a 3d effect. The basis is fiberglass, the density of which is 90 g / m 2 , heat resistance is 1100 ° C. The softening temperature is 1250 ° C, and the sprinkle may be lost by one sample in an amount of 1.2 g or less. The length, width and thickness of this material are 1000x335x6 mm.
Installation of a soft tile of the Shinglas brand
Flexible tiles, the price of which was mentioned above and is acceptable, can be laid even at sub-zero ambient temperatures. But if the thermometer column dropped below +5 ° C, then the packaging with the material must be folded in a warm room and take a few packs for laying work. This will allow the material not to have time to freeze. The self-adhesive bottom layer must be heated with a construction hair dryer before installation. The tiles are trimmed on a plank, which is laid on a hard surface, otherwise the roof can be damaged. Flexible Shinglas tiles, the installation of which can be carried out by you yourself, should be well checked before starting the installation. Only products that have the same color code or are issued on the same date should be installed on the roof. The manufacturer allows some gradation of shades in one package. In order to eliminate tonal imbalance on the roof surface, it is necessary to mix several packages and use plates for installation in random order.
It should be remembered that the self-adhesive surface acts as the lower layer of the shingle, therefore, it should not be exposed to sunlight during installation or transportation. If bitumen is subjected to strong heating, it will melt and sinter with a protective film, this will complicate the subsequent use of the material. Packages should not be stacked on top of each other during installation.
Before starting work, the roof surface should be marked with vertical lines that are applied in accordance with the width of the plate. Every five rows should have horizontal lines. The distance between them will be approximately 80 cm. Fastening of the flexible tile to the base is carried out using the lower adhesive layer and roofing nails, the latter of which are additional mechanical fasteners. The cap of the fixing material should be on the same surface as the base of the covering material.
Specialist recommendations
If the nail is buried, the tightness may be impaired. The material is indented 3 cm from the edge of the plate. The starting strip is laid first, as it is chosen as a shingle with cut petals or a universal cornice ridge tile. In the second case, the plate should be fixed on top of the cornice strips. After the item is nailed. The amount of indentation varies depending on the length of the ramp and the angle of inclination.
Conclusion
It should be remembered that if you work with long roofs, then you need to start laying from the central part of the ramp. This is required to align the tiles horizontally. The first row should be laid indented from the initial strip. The next row is laid from the center of the ramp, while it is necessary to shift the elements by half the petal.