What can ceramic shingles give us?
Quality construction of roofing works is a pledge not only of a beautiful roof, but also a reliable protection of the house. The ceramic version of the shingles has been used by people since ancient times, when it was discovered that the clay particles become incredibly strong during the burning, it became clear that they can be used to protect their home.
Despite the huge number of other options for the roofing material, it is natural ceramic tiles that are very popular. Classical beauty, style and versatility make this material one of the best options for decorating the roof of the house. In Europe, every second house is covered with ceramic tiles.
As a rule, the material consists of burnt pottery clay with admixtures of plastic dyes. The main advantages of shingles are durability, with all the rules of installation and installation, the material can be serviced for about 20-30 years. Tiles made of ceramics perfectly isolate the house from noise and cold, it is impervious to water and sediments.
What do I need to know before work?
High-quality roofing from ceramic tiles well tolerates temperature changes, however it does not matter in which area the installation of the shingles was carried out. During the installation, virtually no waste is generated, thus, the repair work is quick and easy, does not require much effort.
As you know, for successful repairs, you need to carefully prepare the surface and take all the necessary tools. The specialist should check the straightness of the truss structures, and the lath - the basis of the work - should be perfectly even. The variety of ceramic tiles affects not only the appearance, but also the way of installation.
is divided into its types by the type of petal( element, cell) and by type of coating. The first criterion distinguishes flat, groovy, undulating and grooved. And on the second - natural, engobed and glazed.
The type of tile coating gives it an advantage over the face of time. Natural shingles are not protected in any way, therefore, it will be covered with patina faster than others and will lose a beautiful brownish-red color. Embossed already has chemical additives that help not only form a slightly different color, but also protect against rapid aging. Glazed contains in its outer coating glass, which is better than other methods to protect against aging, because it does not pass a single gram of moisture.
The type of petal not only affects the classification of the shingles, but also on the method of installation. The tile allows to cover the roof with a simple form, without bends, intricate swings and other things. In other cases, it will not provide a reliable protection against moisture, and a tearless tile of all presented options will be required.
When laying flat shingles have to do a big overlap, perhaps not even within the same row, and grabbing two or three. But grooving and wavy make laying easier and faster. But the gutter differs in that per unit area will require twice as much material, since it is formally laid in two layers due to the presence of grooves. But it provides the house with ventilation. This variety is the privilege of the rich in the West.
For work it is necessary to prepare wooden boards, the size of which will correspond to the length of the roof, a screwdriver, a saw for cutting the materials of the required length, pliers that will help to give the material the desired shape.
The complete installation instructions for ceramic tiles are a direct guide to action. It is the type of lobe that will affect the mounting technique, so it is advisable to study the attached documents. In practice, even a novice will be able to lay the shingles himself, if he is helped to properly prepare the surface and make guides.
Features of mounting the ceramic roof
It is worth remembering that ceramic tiles are fragile enough material, with careless handling it can split and just break apart. In each individual tile there are drilled mounting holes, with their help it is fixed to the crate by screws.
When creating a crate, carefully compare the length of the roofing row to how many elements of the tile fit there, and in what places there are holes for fastening, they should lie flat on the crate. The first row of screws should be placed according to the prepared scheme, so you will be able to avoid mistakes during installation, make the fabric smooth and work much faster. The rows of tiles are located on top of each other, starting from the bottom. All subsequent will lie on it with a slight overlap.
The slope plays an important role in the choice of roofing with tiles. In fact, the roofing of ceramic tiles directly depends on the type of roof, its tilt and space, which will need to be formalized.
If the slope exceeds 60 degrees, you need to pay attention to the issue of strengthening the shingles, you can do it with fixing building compounds. Special designs, which can be purchased in construction stores, can protect the roof from heavy loads in winter, when snow accumulates on the surface.
