Ceramic tiles - the main advantages of the roofing material
Ceramic tiles are used for the production of ceramic tiles, the same as for the manufacture of bricks. The process of obtaining an aesthetic and durable roofing material is quite laborious, because each tile is to be shaped, dried, coated with a protective layer and fired. The latter, by the way, occurs at a temperature of about 1000-1200˚C.
Its traditional reddish-brown tile is obtained from the iron oxides contained in the clay used. However, it should be noted that modern technology allows customers to offer ceramic roofing a wide range of colors.
For ceramic tiles, the ceramic tile fits as well as possible. The fact is that this material is distinguished by excellent performance characteristics. Such a tile is refractory, which is fired at the production stage, and resistant to negative environmental influences. In particular, it is not afraid of acid rain, hail, snow, wind and UV rays.
As the ceramic roof does not accumulate static discharges of electric current, you will no longer need to arrange grounding.
The tiled roof is characterized by excellent noise absorption, so in rainy weather, you do not have to suffer from a "drum shot" of rain on the roof. This is especially true in the presence of a residential attic. The vapor-tightness of the material contributes to the disposal of the living space from excessive moisture and condensation.
Manufacture of shingles made from environmentally friendly raw materials makes it safe for humans. Manufacturers talk about the lifetime of this type of roofing in 100 years, which is due, among other things, its resistance to corrosive processes. The high degree of strength of the tile plates for bending, their frost resistance and the stability of the color pigment make the ceramic roof durable and practical.
Installation of ceramic tiles - we perform preparatory works for
Specialists recommend to choose one or another roofing material at the design stage of a residential building. They explain their position by the fact that the weight of the roof has a big influence on the durability, safety and integrity of the house's design. Ceramic tile plates are quite heavy, so they require a device of high-quality and durable crate. Rafters usually increase by 15-25% compared to a metal roof.
Attention should also be paid to the roof slope. If its value fluctuates within 10-25º, an additional layer of waterproofing is laid under the tile. This is due to the fact that the small angle of the ramp allows snow and moisture to accumulate on the roof of the house, which in due course negatively affects the condition of the roof, ceiling and insulation. In the presence of a roof slope angle of 50º or more, additional tile plates are secured with knives or screws.
So, just before laying the shingles, you need to make sure of the following:
- You take into account the weight of the material itself and the load of the snow cover.
- Reinforced rafter construction.
- The thermal and waterproofing material is packed in sufficient quantity.
If you can tick off each of these items, then the installation of the ceramic tile can go to its main stage - the laying of tile plates.
Stacking of ceramic tiles - we approach the matter with the knowledge of the case
The competent installation of ceramic tiles allows to make the appearance of the residential house attractive, and its roof is solid, reliable and durable. The plates are laid in the direction from bottom to top or from right to left .Immediately before the installation of the material, it is recommended to distribute it in small stacks throughout the roof to evenly distribute the load to the rafters. Galvanized screws are used to fix only the first, the last and the side rows of the shingles.
The additional elements are attached last!
Modern roofs differ in originality, variety and have quite a lot of not only functional but also decorative elements. That's why when installing the shingles, special attention is paid to the so-called special sections. These include overhangs, ridges, valleys and a number of others. In addition, these areas can be supplemented with various accessories, for example, ridge elements, ventilation penetrations.