Composite shingles - nothing superfluous, nothing missing
Both surfaces of a thin steel sheet are covered with layers of aluminum alloy with silicon and zinc, in addition, the outside has an acrylic coating with natural stone particles. This is how the roofing tile can be briefly described, which is formed as if a small area is covered with natural tiles.
The appearance can be this or that, including a tree, but the structure always remains unchanged. It is thanks to these layers that the roof tiles are not completely corroded, which has a favorable effect on the service life, corresponding to an average of 50 years.
To make the composite roof as efficient as possible, its correct installation is necessary. Special bends on roofing sheets should be used so that the connection is extremely strong, and there are no unplanned gaps.
During installation, be careful not to damage the uppermost thin layer of transparent acrylic glaze, due to which the material itself is cleaned from the applied dust and other foreign particles. However, in the event of surface defects, you can always use a special repair kit, which is necessarily attached to each sold lot of composite roofing.
Assembly of composite tiles - only a few rules
Any roofing material, including the one in question, is sold in a packaged form, being closed from the environment by a special film, however, it is desirable to cover composite sheets from dust with a waterproof material on the construction site. Keep the material in a dry room with good ventilation, remove the packing from the sheets only before they are laid .
In order for the roofing to be carried out correctly, the step between the bars of the battens must be carefully adjusted so that the top of the sheet with a special protrusion lies on the bar and the lower one overlaps with the next row of tiles.
In addition to knowing the rules necessary for the job, you should also learn to own certain tools in advance. Among other things, you will need a saw on wood, and also a hacksaw blade for metal and, preferably, a circular saw. It is also necessary to have a drill with a screwdriver, a hammer, a metal scissor and an assembly gun.
Surely there will be a need for manual bending vice and klepchnike. And it will be great if you manage to get a bending machine, even a small one, with a guillotine and a pneumatic gun for hammering nails. Be sure to have a pattern for the crate, or you can get a completely inefficient roof. Nails are better to buy special, having a notch.
Assembly instructions for composite roof tiles in a few words
Our tile is not just a bundle of sheets, it consists of different elements, each of which has its own place and, of course, time for use. For compliance with the sequence of actions, the following instructions for assembling composite tiles are proposed. The bulk of the sheets are made, this is undeniable, but there are also knots for the formation of the cornice, skate, valley. All of them are important and must be laid correctly.
The laying of composite tiles usually starts from the top down, and there is an explanation. The fact is that a special bend at the top of the sheet provides for the nailing of the nail from the end of the beam of the battens, with the bent lower part of the sheet being gripped from the upper row. Therefore, if you start laying from the bottom, you will have to combine 2 sheets at once. And if from above, the sheets of the lower row will just need to be gently slipped under the top.
When moving on a composite coating, it is advisable to step on the joints of the sheets, and it is desirable that the heel hits the beam of the crate.
When both roof slopes are completely covered with sheets, you can go to the most important part - the valley overlapping the gap at the joint of the sheets in the ridge part. It is better not to postpone, as it may rain, and then moisture will penetrate the roofing flooring. Unlike the rough surface of the shingles, the valley is always absolutely smooth, and it is no coincidence that it is necessary for the water to flow freely from it, without lingering.
Having finished with the skate, we pass to the cornice units, observing one rule strictly - nothing should prevent access of air to the ventilation gap. During installation, the waterproofing film is removed from above the curtain rod, which in turn must be slightly lowered into the gutter.