Cement-sand tile - the basic concepts of
It is worth noting that the presented roofing material became widely used in the XIX century. It is noteworthy that at that time the manufacturing process was too complicated, which made the tile, so to speak, the prerogative of the rich and wealthy. Currently, thanks to the introduction of modern developments in the production process, as well as simplifying the composition of the material, the tiled roof has become accessible to a wide mass of people.
The very process of production of tiles is very simple. There are appropriate forms in which a grout is poured with the addition of quartz sand. After the mixture dries completely, the surface of the material is treated with special solutions, which make it possible to make the tile as durable as possible.
Warning! Due to the fact that during the manufacturing process there is no burning stage, which is characteristic of the ceramic tile , the cost of cement-sand is much less.
The main pros and cons of the
material In this section, we suggest to consider the advantages and disadvantages that the presented material for the roof has. We will begin, perhaps, with the advantages:
- The main advantage of this type of shingles is its durability.
It is worth noting that the life of this type of shingles reaches 100 years!
- Affordable material cost.
- Allows you to create a unique style, not only the roof, but the whole house.
- Not afraid of the harsh climate of our regions.
- Has excellent performance in noise, hydro, and thermal insulation.
- Fire-resistant.
- Ease of installation and maintenance.
In addition to a wide range of advantages, the use of this type of roofing material also causes some negative aspects, which we suggest considering:
- As the tile weight is large enough, this in turn implies strengthening the roof truss system.
- Not resistant to frost.
- Too fragile.
- prone to the appearance of fungal and mold formations.
- Has a large thickness, as well as a rather coarse shape.
- Costly installation process.
- Restriction on the shape and size of this type of shingles.
Now, knowing all the pros and cons of the presented building material for the roof, you can objectively decide whether to use it or to stop on other roofing elements.
Features of laying shingles
So, if you still decided to use the roof for the presented material, then we suggest to consider the basic rules for its laying. It is worth noting that the installation of cement-sand tiles is made from the lower corner of the ramp on the right. As a rule, they start from the horizontal part of the cornice overhang and move upwards from the eaves to the ridge.
Warning! To qualitatively make the installation of shingles, it is necessary to take care of the correct dredging!
Installation of roof elements takes place on a frame consisting of counter-rails. The distance between them is completely dependent on the size of the roofing material and the angle of the roof. In principle, the standard value of the distance between the rails of the lathing should vary within the range of 31-34.5 cm.
The fixing of the tile on the sheath takes place using special hooks. The technology of laying the presented roofing material is interesting in that each successive row tightly presses the row of the previous one, and also carefully conceals the attachment points. But there are elements that must be additionally attached to the roof frame. Call them:
- All the elements of the roof, which are located in close proximity to the ridge, canopy, ridge and valley.
- Elements near windows and pipes, for example, from the fireplace.
- Elements that assume an additional load on themselves. These can be those on which there are special steps for lifting to the roof.
In addition, if your regional climate assumes a strong wind, then in such conditions it is necessary to take care of the additional fastening of the roof elements. Typically, if the roof slope is 45-55 degrees, then every fifth element of the roofing should be equipped with additional fasteners. If the angle is 56-75 degrees, then every third tile is attached.
