I have already written several articles on the topic of roofing materials: (MC) compared to metal tiles (MC) and.
Today it’s the turn to talk about the installation of Shinglas tiles from the site. Helped me with installation of flexible tiles two people more experienced at this than I am, so I learned a lot from them. But it’s also possible to install flexible tiles with your own hands. Most importantly, do not forget to use insurance, since the roof is very slippery - both OSB and underlayment, and even the flexible tiles themselves. Well, call at least one assistant who will play the role of a loader and throw sheets of warheads onto your roof.
For my roof, I chose domestically produced flexible tiles as the roofing material. Shinglas from the collection Country with title Michigan. In terms of price, it is noticeably cheaper than foreign ones (almost 2 times), and in terms of quality, according to reviews, it does not differ (except perhaps in the color range, and I’m not sure about that).
Together with flexible tiles(150 sq.m. ordinary and 15 sq.m. cornice and ridge) were also purchased:
— Metal drainage system GrandLine 90 mm
— Vilpe roof ventilation + Huopa penetrations.
— Corrector for repairing scratches (needed when working with metal)
— Tytan rubber roofing sealant
— Gun for sealant
— Mastic “Fixer” — 15.6 kg (6 kg was enough in the end)
— Underlay carpets – 150 sq.m. Adnerep (not enough, had to buy another roll, think about overlaps!)
— Drip strip 100×60 white Atlas coating (aka cornice strip)
— Wind bar for soft roof 60x30x90 white Atlas coating
We also purchased 3 thousand nails for roofing nailers.
Installation of flexible Shinglas tiles. Stage 1. Cornice and front boards
I decided to make the cornice and front boards in a Scandinavian style using wooden boards as a “ladder”. Planed boards 20mm thick and 6 meters long. At first they were “disheveled” by the grinder with special nozzle(they didn’t become so beautiful, but I think everything was absorbed much better and deeper). After which I primed them, let them dry, then sanded them with 180 grit sandpaper. After that, two coats of paint were applied over several days.
At the beginning, I nailed a board that was spread in half lengthwise; it acts as a mortgage for attaching the second board from above.
The boards were secured to the rafters with finishing nails using a 15GA Freeman nailer. After securing and trimming, I filled all the cracks and nails and gave all the boards another coat of paint. Then special composition I painted all the ends (for greater protection). I bought Swedish paint - Teknos. The soil is theirs too. Well, the protection of the ends is similar.
Installation of flexible Shinglas tiles. Stage 2. OSB-3, cornice and wind strips, as well as Anderep underlay carpet
The next step was to attach the OSB to the sheathing, and then immediately lay the lining carpet (so that the OSB does not get wet or swell - such precedents happen).
Let me remind you that the sheathing on my roof is spaced at 350 mm intervals (initially metal), so I had to add 5 more rows of sheathing so that the OSB joints would fit on the sheathing.
It is very important to align the OSB exactly along the cornice, and you need to install it while immediately holding the cornice strip (drip cap) in your hand. Moreover, you must first temporarily screw the hooks of the drainage system into place in at least three places (at the edges and in the middle of the eaves board). After this, it will be clear how long to release the eaves strip (water and snow should roll off it into the middle of the gutter, and not to the beginning), and therefore the release of the OSB. In my case, the OSB protruded 4 cm beyond the outer sheathing.
After fixing the first OSB sheets along the cornice, you can attach the cornice strip, and then the lining carpet on top of it. It is better to mount the plank using a thread pre-stretched along the slope. Then, using this evenly placed bar, it will be convenient to evenly mount the flexible tiles.
For the cornice I took a thick self-adhesive Anderep Ultra carpet. For the remaining parts of the slope - Anderep Prof (it is thinner and requires gluing layers with mastic, but it is enough for my eyes for my slope of 26 degrees). The carpet is attached from below to the previous layer using mastic, and mechanically from above - with nails. We made an overlap of 10 centimeters, covering everything generously, but with a thin layer of mastic.
On gables, it is better to initially release a little more OSB, and then cut it along the thread circular saw in place, it will be more accurate. That's what we did. Moreover, you also need to let out more of the carpet, and then bend it back and, after sawing off the OSB, cut it to the right place. But if you make a little mistake, it’s okay. A metal wind strip will immediately stand there and cover the carpet. It will already be attached to it flexible tiles onto a layer of mastic 10 centimeters long.
By the way, our wind bar was not immediately ready for use; it had an extra bend. As they explained to me in the Grand Line, this was done for better water flow, you just need to roll this bend yourself and press it against the bar. We did this with a hammer through a piece of wood. And we didn't really like it. But there’s nothing to be done; it turns out to be a half-do-it-yourself plank.
I moved the wind bar 1 cm away from the wooden top front board in order to remove moisture away from the wood. Also, the metal strips covered the board vertically by about 1.5 cm. I liked the final look.
A necessary thing when installing flexible tiles: a broom!
Installation of flexible Shinglas tiles. Stage 3. The tile itself
First of all, a special cornice tile is placed on the cornice along its entire length, and we laid it so that it almost completely covers the cornice strip, leaving about 1.5 centimeters uncovered.
I’ll say right away that when installing flexible tiles on my roof, we did not do everything according to the instructions. Reality sometimes diverges greatly from instructions, and this happened this time too.
For example, it turned out that it is much more economical and convenient to install flexible tiles from the edge, rather than from the center of the slope. To do this, take two sheets flexible tiles and cut them into pieces 20cm-80cm and 40cm-60cm. We also take a third sheet 100 cm long. Now we begin to mount from the edge one above the other: 100, 80, 60, 40, 20. We have the first five rows. Now we will simply add a whole sheet to each of the rows and the seams will be at a distance of 20 cm from each other. Thus, from the scraps we will only have those parts that we cut off at the other end of the slope, and those usually also go into smaller pieces. I have about 2 squares of scraps left from the entire roof, that is, 1%, instead of the 5-10% stated by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION. This method only works for flexible tiles Country and Jazz, since the pattern there is not orthogonal, but random. With orthogonal tiles you need to do it differently and most likely it makes sense to start from the middle of the slope.
Installation of flexible Shinglas tiles. Stage 4. Vilpe ventilation pipes
It seemed most convenient to us to make penetrations not in specific place with perfect accuracy, and in approximately in the right place(and then connect the penetration through the corrugation to a specific pipe). This allowed us to start installing the penetration in the place immediately after the whole piece of flexible tile and trim everything to a minimum, and make all the seams not above the penetration, but in other places.
The only thing we didn’t do according to the instructions was that we didn’t tighten the screws, but replaced them with screw roofing nails, and we simply didn’t fasten the 3 screws that screw down the penetrations; we didn’t need extra holes in the roof, since we planted it firmly for mastic.
This is what it looks like in the end: 
True, the roof is visible mainly to the neighbors; I can only see it from the other end of the site, so don’t particularly choose flexible tiles for their beauty. It’s better to choose for durability: two-layer and laminated: country or jazz. Jazz is the same, just a little thicker.
If you decide to take GC, then you can buy flexible tiles in Nizhny Novgorod through me with a 25% discount.
Call: 8920-022-18-11
Video on installation of flexible tiles:
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Nowadays, you can implement any architectural idea and make the roof of a residential building reliable and beautiful with the help of flexible tiles. Particularly popular among all types of such material is shingles made of bitumen brand Shinglas, which has quite reasonable price, which significantly influenced its popularity. Let's look at how the Shinglas soft roof is installed; instructions for using it are given below.
Before we talk about how to work with flexible tiles, you need to familiarize yourself with them a little. Some knowledge about it will help you decide whether it is worth purchasing such material for use in building a house and whether you can work with it yourself.
Shinglas tiles were developed by TechnoNIKOL specialists and since 2001 they have been produced at a plant built in Lithuania, and since 2005 at a plant in Ryazan in Russia. This roofing material was developed taking into account all the climatic features of the Russian Federation, and therefore is considered one of the best for creating roofs in private construction.
Shinglas - bitumen shingles
Shinglas flexible tiles consist of several layers and have a base made of fiberglass. Thanks to this, it not only acquires high strength and density, but also does not lose elasticity. On both sides, fiberglass is coated with a bituminous composition - this is why soft tiles are also called bitumen. And the thickness of these layers affects the resistance of the tiles to water, precipitation and other environmental factors.
The bitumen layers, in turn, are covered by the lower and upper layers of tiles. The bottom one has a protective coating made on the basis of polymers - due to it, the tiles acquire durability and resistance to various factors. The layer plays a special role when the installation technology is violated. The top layer, coated with basalt chips, is not at all afraid of external influences and gives the tiles a beautiful appearance.
Bottom layer soft tiles- it is resistant to low temperatures adhesive mass based on polymer substances. Due to this, the roof will rest securely on the base.
On a note! To individual parts the roofs were not glued together during transportation; the adhesive strip has a special protective film made of silicone. If necessary, it can be easily removed.
A few words should be added about the basalt coating of tiles. Basalt is perhaps one of the most durable types of rocks, which is not afraid of either wind or water. The topping is presented in three fractions, and desired color It is given paint, applied using a special dyeing technology - the method of high-temperature firing. The paint adheres so well to the basalt surface that the roof retains its original appearance for many years.
Advantages of Shinglas tiles:
- high tightness rate - 100%;
- light weight, which will allow you to avoid strengthening the roof rafters;
- the material does not rot or rust;
- high flexibility, allowing the material to be laid on roofs of any configuration;
- resistance to chemicals;
- economy and practicality - the ability to easily store and transport, and the amount of waste from the material is minimal;
- frost and moisture resistance;
- tiles are not afraid of exposure to winds.
Prices for flexible tiles Shinglas
Shinglas flexible tiles
Material characteristics
Soft roofing Shinglas is available in various color variations - there are 22 of them in total. Moreover, the material can have different quantities layers. The most popular types of Shinglas roofing are materials from the Jazz, Country, Ranch and Continent series. At the same time, the “Rancho” tile is two-layer, and the “Continent” has three layers.
Flexible tiles Shinglas (Shinglas “Classic”)
On a note! The main difference between all types of tiles from different series is the color of the top decorative layer and the weight of the bitumen layer.
Table. Properties various types Shinglas tiles and accessories.
| Index | Ultra | Jazz | Classic | Valley carpet | Underlay carpet | Ridge-eaves tiles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass | Fiberglass | Polyester | Polyester | Fiberglass |
| Waterproof | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Pack weight | 28.5 kg | 30 kg | 26.1 and 33 kg | 46 kg | 40 kg | 24.5 kg |
| Weight 1 sq.m. finished coating | 9.5 kg | 13,5 | 9,4 | 4.6 kg | 9.5 kg | 4.9 kg |
Series “Finnish tiles”
Naturally, the more layers a material has, the more expensive it is. The main advantages of a two-layer type of soft roof are as follows:
- it has a long service life, and the warranty period for it is 3 times longer than for a regular single-layer one;
- the strength of such material is higher, which means it is much more reliable in operation;
- installation of such tiles is simpler than single-layer tiles, since the layers are glued together at the factory and do not have to be combined with each other during construction;
- Outwardly, such tiles look more beautiful than ordinary ones. The texture and texture are clearly visible on it. Due to this, the material allows you to hide some roof imperfections.
On a note! Double-layer tiles are also used to cover complex-shaped roofs with towers and other decorative elements.
What is required for installation
What materials, in addition to the tiles themselves, may be needed to install a Shinglas roof? This is a lining layer produced by TechnoNIKOL, also called lining carpet. It is a roll of polymer-bitumen material made on the basis of polyester. The thickness of the base is no more than 2 mm. The material is highly durable and useful for waterproofing.
You will also need to purchase a valley carpet, which is also sold in rolls and is made from polyester. However, unlike the lining layer, the material is additionally coated with basalt granulate.
To beautifully decorate the roof, pediment and eaves overhangs, as well as abutment strips, which are made of metal coated with a special composition, are useful. The roof elements are fastened using galvanized nails about 30-45 mm long with a diameter of at least 3 mm and a head size of at least 9 mm. You will also need to purchase polymer-bitumen mastic, as well as ventilation elements made of plastic.
Consumption of materials
Before starting work, it is important to make sure that the purchased material is enough to decorate the roof. specific house. The consumption of Shinglas soft tiles depends on what series of material will be used. For example, the Shinglas packaging of the “Jazz” series contains 2 m 2 of roofing, taking into account overlaps. And the “Continent” or “Western” tiles are 1.2 m2. Country series material – 2.6 m2. Other types of Shinglas tiles contain 3 m2 of material in packages, taking into account overlaps when laying the tiles.
When calculating the required number of tile elements, it is important to remember the coefficient, which corresponds to the level of complexity of the roof itself - the amount of material waste will depend on this. The amount of waste can vary from 5 to 15%. As for the fastening material, about 80 g of nails will be required to pierce 1 m2 of coating. Mastic will require about 100 g per 1 linear meter lining carpet, and for a valley carpet - about 400 g for the same area. Mastic is also used to seal joints between materials - in this case its consumption is about 750 g per linear meter.
Attention! The mastic should not be applied too thickly (layer more than 1 mm) or diluted with various chemical compounds. Otherwise, unpleasant swellings will appear on the roof.
Prices for TechnoNIKOL mastic for flexible tiles
Before starting work on installing a soft roof, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with general advice and recommendations:
- When laying the material, it is contraindicated to use elements from different series and different color. The release date of all roofing elements must also be the same;
- Slight differences in shades of tiles are allowed. To make the tonal imbalance less noticeable, you should print several packages of tiles and mix all the elements together;
- packages containing roof elements must be kept warm. If installation is carried out at a temperature of less than +5 degrees, then new elements for installation should be supplied from a heated room in no more than 5-6 packs;
- in cold weather, the adhesive strip is heated with a heat gun before gluing;
- You can cut the tiles with a knife, placing a board under it;
- the material should not be exposed to sunlight before it is laid, so that the individual parts do not stick together;
- You cannot walk on tiles in shoes in hot weather, otherwise marks will remain on the material.
On a note!
Preparing the base
Shinglas tiles should only be laid on a properly prepared base. And all materials that were used to create the roof must comply with SNiP. The pitch between the rafters will depend on the loads that the roof will experience. It can vary from 60 cm to 1.5 m. The thickness of the wood flooring will depend on the spacing between the rafters.
SP 17.13330.2011. Roofs. Updated edition of SNiP II-26-76. Downloadable file (click the link to open the PDF in a new window).
Table. Dependence of the thickness of the flooring on the pitch between the rafters.
| Spacing between rafters, cm | Thickness wooden board, mm | Thickness of plywood or OSB sheets, mm |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | - | 9 |
| 60 | 20 | 12 |
| 90 | 23 | 18 |
| 120 | 30 | 21 |
| 150 | 27 | 37 |
If an edged board is used to create the sheathing, then the gap between separate elements should be 1-5 mm. Also, when using a board, it is important to ensure that the growth rings, which are clearly visible on its end part, “look” with the rounded part up.
Flooring made from sheet material, must have a spread between the seams of individual panels. Fastening is done with self-tapping screws. If the base is assembled in the winter, then the space between the sheets should not be less than 3 mm - in the summer the tree will begin to expand and if the gaps are not wide enough, the roof will begin to deform.
- Arrangement of valley, ribs, ridge, domed roofs, junctions and penetrations
A roofing system coated with Shinglas bitumen shingles must consist of a continuous vapor barrier on the room side, thermal insulation of the required thickness, and a windproof film. The under-roof space must be ventilated. Without ventilation, moist fumes will accumulate in and above the insulation layer.
The color code on packages of flexible tiles is checked before installation; it must be the same. With the same code, there may be a slight discrepancy in shades. To make it invisible, material from several different packages is mixed. It is recommended to lay it in diagonal stripes.
If the air temperature is below +5°C, laying the material is possible, but with some restrictions. The packages are kept in a warm room. They are lifted onto the roof in several pieces just before installation. It is recommended to preheat the adhesive strips. A hair dryer is used for this.
Shingles are trimmed on a rigid backing (sheet of plywood, board). Cutting should not be performed on already laid bituminous shingles (there is a risk of damage to them).
Packages with material are stored away from heat sources and not in direct sunlight. Heat is avoided so that the adhesive strips do not stick to the siliconized film (it should be easy to remove).
When storing packages on pallets, they are not stacked (each pallet is placed separately).
To ensure that the sheets of material are well separated from each other, each package is slightly bent and shaken before opening.
It is not recommended to walk on an already installed coating if the installation is carried out in sunny or humid, hot or cold weather (traces or stains may remain). Westmet engineers recommend leaving manholes to access the desired area on the roof.
Materials
Shinglas bituminous shingles. Used as a base coat. There are more than 70 models in the catalog. Install according to the instructions below.
. Used for additional waterproofing and leveling of continuous flooring, increasing service life roofing system. The line includes:
- self-adhesive underlay carpets of the ANDEREP ULTRA series. They are made of polyester, bitumen, the front surface is with a protective layer of fine-grained mineral powder. Sprinkling increases the strength of the underlay carpet. The main layer is SBS-modified bitumen, which impregnates the polyester base (used as a reinforcing layer for greater strength). The inner surface is adhesive, with a siliconized film, which is removed before installation;
- carpets with mechanical fastening. Universal carpet - ANDEREP PROF. Lightweight, the base is made of polyester, the main layer is bitumen impregnated, the front and inner surfaces are made of polypropylene, durable, non-slip. Can serve as a temporary roof for up to 6 months. ANDEREP PROF PLUS: the bitumen-impregnated polyester base is protected by a layer of Spunbond (non-woven polypropylene) on the outside and inside, with an additional self-adhesive edge (covered with film before installation). ANDEREP GL, GL PLUS: fiberglass base impregnated with SBS-modified bitumen. The surface is protected by a layer of fine-grained coating. On the surface there are thermoactive strips that stick together during operation, increasing the reliability of waterproofing. In the GL PLUS version, the edges are additionally protected by an adhesive layer.
When laying carpets, bitumen mastic is not used.
Valley carpet. Used in valleys and junction areas. Supplied in rolls. The base is made of polyester, reinforced with a layer of SBS-modified bitumen. The outer surface is a layer of colored basalt granules. The valley carpet is matched to the color of the roof and is used in areas where the risk of leaks is increased.
Planks: junctions, end, cornice, pediment. Used as additional elements. The base is galvanized steel. Coating - polyester or granulate (protects against corrosion). When installing the roof, planks of the same color as the roofing are used.
Fasteners TECHNONICOL completes bitumen shingles roofing nails 45x3.5 or 30x3.5. Made of galvanized steel, have an annular knurl (five times more securely held in the flooring). The diameter of the cap is increased. After installation, the fastener caps are hidden by the tabs of the overlying shingles.
Mastic. Used for gluing bituminous shingles to the underlayment, at junction areas, and for laying valley carpets. TECHNONICOL No. 23 FIXER contains bitumen, polymers, solvents, fillers. It is a cold mastic (does not require heating before use).
. To organize the removal of wet fumes from the under-roof space, aeroelements, aerators, TECHNONICOL valves are used, and a sufficient number of vents are provided.
Auxiliary materials can be replaced with products from third-party manufacturers, provided they have similar characteristics.
Terminology
Consumption rates for flexible roofing
The useful coverage area is indicated on each package of material. For most cutting forms and collections it is 3 m 2 /pack. Exceptions:
Mastic consumption
Varies for different nodes and sections:
- joints of lining carpet fabrics - 100 g/linear. m (mastic is used if the lining carpet does not have self-adhesive strips along the edges);
- valley carpet - 400 g/linear. m (the edges are glued around the perimeter);
- abutments - 750 g/linear. m (the edges are glued along the junction).
Observing the consumption rate, make sure that the mastic is applied in a thin layer (up to 1 mm). It is impossible to increase the thickness of the layer so that swelling does not form in areas of overlap.
Flexible tiles "Shinglas", the installation instructions for which will help you carry out the work without errors, are a high-quality material for roofing. The canvases are something like a layer cake.
general description
During production, it is impregnated with modified bitumen. The top layer is basalt topping, which may have different shades. It provides an attractive appearance and protects the roof from impacts. The bottom layer is self-adhesive and has protection in the form of a siliconized film. It is quite easy to get rid of it before installation.
Consumer Reviews
Before you study the instructions for installing Shinglas tiles, you need to read the reviews of customers who have already used the described material as a covering for the roof of their home. Owners of private buildings especially note its frost resistance and durability. The first quality indicates that the canvas can be used in particularly cold climatic zones. If we talk about durability, then the service life is much longer compared to similar coatings. Private craftsmen and professionals who lay roofing materials note their low weight. This does not imply the need for Bearing structures there is no need to strengthen it either.
One cannot help but pay attention to reviews in which buyers talk about noiselessness. Even heavy hail or rain will not be heard by those inside the building. Using Shinglas flexible tiles in the process, the installation instructions for which are presented below, professionals emphasize that after all manipulations are completed, a minimum amount of waste remains. This is confirmed by statistics even in the case of those roofs that have a complex configuration. In the latter case, the waste volume is no more than 5%. Owners of private houses, who have been using the described material for many years, talk about its water resistance. This is due to the fact that the material forms a continuous coating, which is why the use of additional waterproofing is not required. The material is very resistant to impact aggressive environments, and is also characterized by safety. The covering material is not magnetized, does not accumulate or attract lightning. You don't have to worry about the roof catching fire, since the material is fire resistant.
Once installed, you will not face the problem of high maintenance costs. This is because painting and repairs are not required during use. In addition to all of the above positive features which are reflected in the reviews, it can be noted that the Shinglas flexible tiles, the installation instructions for which will allow you to eliminate errors, are distinguished by an excellent appearance that fits harmoniously into the landscape and serves as a real decoration of the house.
Working on the flooring
Giving recommendations for the installation of Shinglas, professionals point out the need for a serious approach to the issue of arranging the foundation. It should be smooth, hard and continuous. It is important to ensure that there are no differences in height, but if there are any, they should not be more than 2 millimeters. When installing large-panel flooring, it is important to ensure the spacing of the seams. For fixation, rough nails or self-tapping screws should be used. When laying wood flooring It is necessary to pay special attention to the annual rings. The material should be covered in such a way that the rings are facing downwards. When laying a base made of plywood or OSB-3 at low temperatures, leave a gap of 3 millimeters between adjacent sheets. This will prevent deformation of the flooring when exposed to elevated temperatures. If you are installing Shinglas flexible tiles yourself, the instructions presented in the article will allow you to achieve the desired effect. If there are boards of different thicknesses that will be used for arranging the flooring, they must first be sorted. This is done so that the thickness of the base changes gradually.
It is important to ensure that thicker boards are installed so that they are located closer to the eaves, and as for thinner ones, they should be located at the ridge. The joints must be on supports; in these areas, the boards are strengthened with nails in the amount of 4 pieces, but not less. If you plan to use damp wood, then the boards are fastened with 2 screws on each side.
Working on the eaves overhang
If you plan to carry out the work yourself, then you will need instructions for installing Shinglas. Laying technology roofing material presented in the article. In order to strengthen the eaves overhang, steel should be used. They will protect the material from external factors. The planks must be fixed to the edge of the base using nails, which are installed in a checkerboard pattern with increments of 15 cm from each other. The planks must be installed with an overlap, the width of which is 5 centimeters. In these areas, fasteners are installed at a distance of 3 cm.
Working on the underlayment
If you decide to use Shinglas-Jazz soft tiles, the installation instructions for this material will help you. The underlay carpet, regardless of the slope, is laid over the entire area. Self-adhesive lining material ANDEREP should be laid near the eaves overhangs and in the valleys. It will protect areas where leaks are most likely. Particular attention should be paid to the eaves overhangs; in these places, the self-adhesive carpet should be laid in such a way that its width is greater than the eaves overhang.
Carrying out marking
These manipulations are carried out in order to designate the guide lines along which the roofing material will be laid. This is especially true for unusual slope geometry or in the presence of structures that are embedded in the roof. Vertical lines should be placed at a distance equal to the width of the shingles. Between the lines, tiles should be placed in five rows. This indicates the need to space the vertical lines 80 centimeters apart from each other.
Features of laying flexible tiles
If you decide to use Shinglas Ranch soft tiles for your work, the installation instructions for this material will help you avoid errors. Shingles from packages should be pre-mixed. If the thermometer drops below +5 degrees, then the packages must be placed in advance in a room where the temperature is +20 degrees. The self-adhesive strip on the material must be heated using construction hair dryer. If it is necessary to cut material on the roof, it is necessary to carry out this work on a plank, which prevents damage to the coating.
If you install the Shinglas soft roof yourself, the instructions presented in the article will help a master who does not have sufficient experience. Each shingle should be secured to the base using galvanized nails that have wide heads. The number of nails will depend on the angle of the slope. If you have to work with a roof whose slope does not exceed 45 degrees, then each sheet should be nailed with four nails. If the degree of slope is higher, then two more fasteners will be needed. The nails must be positioned evenly; they must be installed in such a way that the heads do not cut into the surface of the roof, but are in the same plane with it.
What a master needs to know about the starting line
If you install the Shinglas soft roof yourself, the instructions will help you understand the technology. For the starting strip, you should use ridge-eaves tiles, but shingles and ordinary material will do; the petals of such a sheet will need to be cut off. This element is laid on top of the cornice strip so that it is located 2 centimeters above the bend. It is worth remembering that the width of the indentation from the bend will depend on the length of the slope and the angle of inclination. The steeper the slope, the more impressive the width of the indentation should be. If the work involves using sheets that have a “dragon tooth” cutting shape, then trimming is not necessary.
Laying technology
If you use Shinglas flexible tiles as a roofing material, the installation instructions presented in the article will help you understand the nuances of the work. If there is a fairly long slope, it is recommended to start installation from the central part. This will make horizontal alignment easier. You should retreat 2 cm from the initial strip, after which you can begin installing the first shingle. The master should pay attention to the fact that the joint of the canvases of the first row should not coincide with the joints of the elements that make up the starting strip. Depending on the shape of the cutting, installation can be carried out using the method of diagonal stripes, in the form of a pyramid or vertically oriented elements. The second row of tiles should begin to be installed from the central part of the slope, moving horizontally to either side by 1/2 of a petal in relation to the tiles of the first row.
Conclusion
If you use Shinglas soft tiles, the installation instructions presented above will certainly help you. The outermost shingles of standard material in areas where there is no adhesive should be treated bitumen mastic. It is important to treat a width of 10 centimeters. The top corners are cut by 3 centimeters to effectively combat the effects of water. It is recommended to follow all the rules mentioned, only then will the roof last a long time and also look attractive throughout its entire service life, which is the dream of every specialist and home craftsman.
The main elements for ensuring normal temperature and humidity conditions of the roof are vapor barrier, insulation of the required thickness (depending on the region), windproofing material, and a ventilated under-roof space.
Shingles with the same color codes and manufacturing dates should be used on the same roof. The shades of bituminous shingles from different batches may vary slightly. To avoid color imbalance, Euromet specialists recommend mixing tiles from several packages before starting installation. To make it easier to separate the shingles from each other, the packaging can be slightly bent and shaken before opening.
If the roofing installation is carried out at temperatures below +5° C, the packages with tiles must be kept in a warm room before installation. The self-adhesive layer of material must be heated using a heat (construction) hair dryer.
When cutting a soft roof, a special board should be placed under it so as not to damage the bottom covering.
During storage, Shinglas bituminous shingles must be protected from direct sun rays, since under their influence the adhesive layer can sinter with protective film. Pallets of material cannot be stacked on top of each other.
You should not walk on the roofing in sunny or hot weather; marks and stains from shoes may remain on it. It is recommended to move on the roof using special manholes.
Materials used
Shinglas
SHINGLAS flexible tiles differ from similar products of others Russian manufacturers a wide range of colors and cutting shapes. Currently, there are about 50 different models of Shinglas flexible tiles on the domestic market.
Underlay carpet TechnoNIKOL
Self-adhesive backing materials:
- ANDEREP ULTRA is a self-adhesive underlay carpet with increased strength. High reliability of the material is achieved due to a durable polyester base and high-quality bitumen-polymer binder. The top protective layer of the lining carpet is made of fine-grained sand.
- ANDEREP BARRIER is a baseless self-adhesive material. A thick reinforcing film is used as the top protective layer. The absence of a base allows you to maintain the integrity of the waterproofing material in the event of deformation of the base.
Lining materials with mechanical fixation:
- ANDEREP PROF – has a durable polyester base and a non-slip polypropylene top coating. Thanks to a special bitumen-polymer mixture, the material can “self-heal”, that is, it maintains tightness in places where nails enter.
- ANDEREP GL is a lining material with double-sided protection of the polymer mixture by layers of fine-grained sand.
TechnoNIKOL valley carpet
The TechnoNIKOL valley carpet is a rolled bitumen-polymer material. It is made on the basis of polyester, has a protective coating of coarse-grained basalt granulate. Used as a waterproofing layer in valleys and places that are subject to the greatest loads.
Junction strips, cornice and gable overhangs
Metal elements with a special protective (anti-corrosion) coating.
Roofing nails
Special galvanized nails are used. The diameter of the nail stem is from 3 mm, the head is from 9 mm, length is 25-30 mm.
TechnoNIKOL mastic No. 23 (FIXER)
Bitumen-polymer mastic for gluing flexible tiles and other bitumen-based materials to various surfaces.
Ventilation elements TechnoNIKOL
Elements for equipping the required number of supply and exhaust openings to provide under-roof ventilation.
Terminology
1) Visible part
2) Overlapping part
3) Cutout
4) Self-adhesive strip
5) Tile, tab, petal
1) Gable overhang
2) Cornice overhang
3) Endova
4) Rib, ridge
5) Horse
6) Fracture of the clivus
7) Adjacency
Roofing material consumption
Roof tiles. Each package of Shinglas soft roofing series "Country" and "Jazz" contains a quantity of tiles sufficient to cover 2 m 2 of roofing (including overlaps). In packages of Shinglas flexible tiles - for 3 m 2 of roofing. Calculation of the amount of material should be made taking into account the coefficient, the value of which depends on the complexity of the roof. The waste of bituminous shingles with cutting shapes "Accord", "Sonata", "Dragon Tooth" together with ridge-eaves tiles is up to 5%. For the rest of the tiles, when calculating the amount of material, waste should be taken into account at the level of 10-15% (including consumption for the starting strip, ridges and roof ribs).
Roofing nails. Required amount roofing nails are determined at the rate of approximately 80 g per 1 m 2 of roofing.
TechnoNIKOL mastic No. 23 (FIXER). For the valley carpet, 400 g of mastic per 1 line of space is consumed, for the end parts - 100 g per 1 line of space, for sealing the junctions - about 750 g per 1 line of space. Do not dilute the mastic with solvents and apply it in a thicker layer 1 mm, this can lead to leaks and swelling of the material.Preparing the roofing base for installation
1. Installation of flooring under flexible tiles
Quite strict requirements are imposed on the base for soft tiles. It must be rigid, continuous and even (differences in height of no more than 1-2 mm are allowed). The large-panel flooring is laid with staggered seams; self-tapping screws or rough nails are used to secure it. When installing wooden flooring, you need to pay attention to the fragments tree rings and lay the material so that their bulges face down. If the installation of a base made of OSB-3 or plywood is carried out in the cold season, a gap of 3 mm wide should be left between the sheets. This will avoid deformation of the flooring during thermal expansion of the material in the summer.
Before installing the boardwalk, you must first sort the boards by thickness. They are laid so that the thickness of the base changes gradually. In this case, thicker boards are laid closer to the eaves, and thinner ones are laid near the ridge. The joints of the boards must be located on supports; in these places the boards are fixed with at least 4 nails. If damp wood is used, the boards are secured with 2 screws on each side.
To strengthen the eaves overhang, metal eaves strips are used. These elements protect the roofing material in the eaves area from the effects of precipitation. The eaves strips are attached to the edge of the solid base with roofing nails. The nails are driven in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 12-15 cm from each other. The planks are laid overlapping, the width of the overlaps should be 3-5 cm. In places where there are overlaps, nails are driven in increments of 2-3 cm.
The underlayment carpet is installed over its entire area for any roof slope. In the area of eaves overhangs and valleys, self-adhesive lining material ANDEREP or other similar material is laid. It serves as an additional protective coating in areas of the most likely leaks.
On eaves overhangs, the width of the self-adhesive underlayment should be 60 cm greater than the width of the eaves overhang. The width of the cornice overhang is measured from the plane inside outer wall buildings as shown in the picture. The bottom edge of the carpet should be 2-3 cm above the edge of the cornice strip.
A self-adhesive lining carpet 1 m wide is laid in the valleys (each slope is covered by 50 cm). It is desirable that the carpet be continuous along the entire length of the valley. If two or more sheets are used, they are laid overlapping. The width of the overlaps should be 30 cm, the seams should be carefully taped.
Underlay material with mechanical fixation ANDEREP or other similar material is installed on the remaining surface of the roof. The canvases are laid parallel to the eaves overhang. Installation of the underlayment begins from the bottom of the roof slope and gradually moves up to the ridge. The width of the overlaps in the longitudinal direction should be 10 cm. An exception is organic-based lining materials (for example, BiCARD). For them, when laying on a roof slope with a slope of up to 30°, the width of the overlaps should be 60 cm, and with a slope slope of more than 30° - 10 cm. The overlaps of the sheets in the transverse direction are made 15 cm wide.
The underlay carpet is secured with galvanized nails with wide heads; the nails are driven in at a distance of 20-25 cm from each other. Overlapping areas 8-10 cm wide are coated with TechnoNIKOL No. 23 mastic.
Note. When installing with cutting shapes “Accord”, “Sonata”, “Trio”, “Beavertail”, it is allowed to install the lining material only in places where leaks are most likely. It is laid in strips 50 cm wide along the perimeter of the roof (and along the eaves overhangs up to 60 cm above the plane of the inner surface of the walls, see figure), 1 m wide in the valleys, 50 cm along the perimeter of the roof windows and 1x1 m around the passage elements. The terms and conditions of the warranty change and become similar to those for products from other manufacturers. Climate in different regions Russia is significantly different, therefore this note does not apply to all regions, but only to the Central Federal District, Southern Federal District, Volga Federal District, North Caucasus Federal District and Northwestern Federal District.
4. Strengthening gable overhangs
To strengthen the gable overhangs, metal end strips are used. They are fixed on top of the lining material with roofing nails in increments of 12-15 cm, the nails are driven in a checkerboard pattern. The end strips are laid with an overlap, the width of the overlaps should be 3-5 cm, in these places the nails are driven in every 2-3 cm. When installing a Shinglas soft roof, the gable strips are coated with mastic and the upper corners of the outer shingles are cut off.
5. Preparing the valley
There are two ways to install Shinglas soft roofing in valleys – open and the “undercut” method. The preparation of the valley depends on which method will be used.
Along the axis of the valley (1) on top of the self-adhesive lining material (2) a TechnoNIKOL valley carpet (3) is laid with a horizontal offset of 2-3 cm. On the bottom side, the valley carpet along the perimeter 10 cm from the edge is coated with TechnoNIKOL bitumen mastic. When using open method valley devices, the valley carpet can be replaced with a metal strip with an anti-corrosion coating. This replacement is appropriate for regions with hot climates. The valley carpet (or metal strip) is secured with roofing nails; they are driven in at a distance of 2-3 cm from the edge of the material in increments of 20-25 cm. It is advisable to lay a continuous (without overlaps) valley carpet along the entire length of the valley. If this is not possible, parts of the carpet are laid overlapping. The overlaps are made 30 cm wide; the material in these places must be carefully glued.
Undercut method
When installing a valley using the “cutting” method, there is no need to install a valley carpet.
6. Marking the roof slope
The markings are guide lines that, when laying soft tiles, help to align them vertically and horizontally. This is especially true in the case of incorrect geometry of the roof slope and the presence of any structures embedded in the roof. Vertical lines are applied in increments equal to the width of the shingles of ordinary tiles. 5 rows of material should be placed between the horizontal lines, so they are applied approximately 80 cm from one another. It should be remembered that the markings perform only a guiding function and are not a guide for fixing the bitumen roof.
Before installation, shingles from several packages are mixed or sheets are taken from them one by one.
If Shinglas will be installed at low temperatures (below +5°C), the packaging must be placed in a warm room (+20°C) for at least 24 hours in advance. From there, several packages are served immediately before work begins. The self-adhesive strip on the tiles should be heated using a heat (construction) hair dryer.
When working on the roof, the material should be cut on a supported board so as not to damage the underlying roof covering.
In sunny and hot weather, you should not walk on the laid roofing, as marks and stains may remain on it. You need to move along the roof using special manholes.
2. Rules for fixing ordinary tiles
Each shingle is secured to the base with galvanized nails with wide heads. The number of fasteners depends on the angle of inclination of the roof slope. For a slope of up to 45°, each shingle is nailed with four nails; for slopes greater than 45°, with six nails. The nails should be positioned evenly and driven in so that the heads do not cut into the surface of the soft roof, but are in the same plane with it (see figure).
The location of fasteners for all forms of Shinglas cutting is shown in the figure. On both sides, shingles are nailed at a distance of 2-3 cm from the edge.
3. Starting line
For the starting strip, use universal ridge-eaves tiles or shingles of ordinary soft tiles with cut petals.
Ridge-eaves bitumen shingles are used as a starting strip when laying Shinglas with “Accord” and “Sonata” cutting shapes. It is laid on top cornice strips 1-2 cm above their bend (see figure). The width of the indentation from the bend of the eaves strips depends on the slope angle and the length of the roof slope. The longer and steeper the slope, the wider the indentation should be.
When installing flexible Shinglas tiles with cutting shapes “Beaver Tail”, “Trio”, “Accord”, “Sonata”, shingles with cut petals are used for the starting strip. Before laying, their lower side in places where there is no adhesive layer must be coated with TechnoNIKOL mastic. Patterns from ordinary tiles are mounted in the same way as ridge-eaves tiles.
The starting strip for sheets with the “Dragon Tooth” cutting shape is made from ordinary tile shingles; there is no need to cut them. Their installation is carried out similarly to ridge-eaves tiles.
4. Laying the first, second and subsequent rows of tiles
On long roof slopes, it is recommended to start laying the material from the middle of the slope, this will make it easier to level it horizontally. 1-2 cm are retreated from the initial (central) strip and the first shingle is installed (see figure). In this case, you should pay attention to the fact that the joint of the shingles of the first row does not coincide with the joint of the elements of the starting strip.
Installation must be done in diagonal stripes (see figure).
Depending on the cutting shape, the soft roof can be laid in diagonal strips, in the form of a pyramid or a vertical strip (see pictures). The shingles of the second row begin to be laid from the middle of the slope, with a horizontal shift in any direction by half a blade relative to the shingles of the first row. In this case, the lower edge of the tabs of the second row of shingles should be located at the level of the upper edge of the cutouts on the shingles of the first row.
The sheets of the third row are mounted offset by half a blade relative to the shingles of the second row in the same direction as when laying the previous row.
It is recommended to coat the outer shingles of ordinary tiles in places where there is no adhesive layer with TechnoNIKOL bitumen mastic to a width of 10 cm from the edge of the roof. Their upper corners are cut by 2-3 cm for more efficient water removal.
Note: laid with an offset of 15-85 cm relative to the previous row. In this case, there is no need to adhere to a special order, the overall pattern should turn out to be abstract (see figure).
In the valley area, ordinary tiles are mounted on top of the valley carpet on two roof slopes (see figure). Each shingle suitable for the valley is additionally secured in the upper part with roofing nails (2) at a distance of at least 30 cm from the axis of the valley (1). Then, using laces, beat off two lines (3). The ordinary tiles are cut along these lines, having first placed a board under them so as not to damage the valley carpet. The upper corners of the shingles approaching line 3 are trimmed to remove water (4). On the bottom side in places where there is no adhesive layer bitumen roof coat 10 cm from the cutting line with TechnoNIKOL mastic (5).
The width of the valley gutter depends on the location of the building and the size of the water flow from the roof slopes; it can range from 5 to 15 cm. If the building is located among trees (for example, in a forest), then the gutter is made wider to facilitate the removal of leaves. When the water flow from the slopes is significantly different, to prevent water from washing away the roofing material, the valley gutter is shifted towards a smaller water flow.
Undercut method
When installing a valley using the “cutting” method, first the shingles and levels are laid on a slope that has a smaller slope angle (see figure). In this case, sheets of ordinary tiles must extend onto the steeper slope by at least 30 cm. In the upper part, each shingle is additionally secured with roofing nails (2) at a distance of at least 30 cm from the axis of the valley (1). When the slope with a smaller slope is completely covered, tiles are laid on the second slope. On a steeper roof slope, at a distance of 7-8 cm from the valley axis, mark a line (3). Along this line, sheets approaching the valley from a steeper slope are cut (it is recommended to adjust a board under it so as not to damage the underlying material). The upper corners of the outer shingles are cut to remove water (4). On the bottom side, in places where there is no adhesive layer, these shingles are coated to a width of 10 cm with TechnoNIKOL bitumen mastic (5).
6. Arrangement of ribs of slopes and skates
Method No. 1
When applying this method, ridge-eaves tiles are used. It is first divided into three parts by perforation. Ridge-eaves tiles are used when installing “Accord”, “Sonata”, “Dragon Tooth”.
Edge. The shingles facing the edge are cut so that there is a gap of 0.5 cm wide between the tiles from adjacent slopes. Using laces, two approximate lines are beaten along the edge. Lay flexible tiles on the edge in the direction from bottom to top. The elements are mounted with an overlap, the overlaps should be 3-5 cm wide. The Euromet company recommends securing each shingle with four nails (2 on each side) so that the top one covers the fasteners of the underlying one.
Horse. The soft roofing on the ridge begins to be laid on the side opposite to the direction of the prevailing winds in the area. Its installation is carried out similarly to the installation of tiles on the edges of the roof.
Method No. 2
When using Shinglas flexible tiles with cutting shapes “Trio”, “Sonata”, “Dragon Tooth”, “Beaver Tail”, elements for covering the ridge and ribs can be cut from shingles of ordinary tiles. For the "Sonata" cut shape, it will be visible top part, and the one being closed is the lower one (see fig.)
On the underside, in places where there is no adhesive layer, the elements are coated with TechnoNIKOL mastic before installation. Covering the ridges and ribs with patterns from ordinary tiles is carried out in the same way as with ridge-eaves tiles.
Important: When installing soft roofing Shinglas series " ", " ", " ", " " in conditions of low (up to +5°C) temperatures, it is recommended to bend the elements to warm pipe about 10 cm in diameter. This will prevent them from cracking.
7. Installation of SHINGLAS flexible tiles on curved surfaces (domes, cones)
On the roofs non-standard shape Shinglas flexible tiles can be laid in two ways - segmental and seamless. When using any of them, an underlayment must first be laid.
Installation of Shinglas on a dome or cone surface using a segmental method involves dividing it into segments. The size of the segments depends on the size and shape of the surface to be covered. The lines are broken off using laces. Row tiles are mounted on each segment, and ridge tiles are installed at the joints between them (similar to the ridge and ribs of the roof). Width ridge tiles must also correspond to the dimensions of the surface to be covered.
1) Metal tip (installed after installing the shingles);
2) vertical trim lines (slope marking);
3) a whole petal of tiles;
4) 1/2 petal of tile;
5) ANDEREP underlay carpet.
When laying tiles using the seamless method Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to marking the surface (see figure). First, marks are made on its base with chalk in increments equal to half the petal of the tile used. Lines are drawn from these marks on the backing carpet (5) to the top of the surface to be covered (the lines are connected at the top). Ordinary tiles are cut into individual petals, and the first row is assembled from them. The next row is shifted by half a petal relative to the previous row. The material for it is cut in accordance with the marked marking lines (2). When the width of the trimmed elements becomes half the original (4), whole tile petals (3) begin to be used again for the next row. In this order, the roof is laid to the top of the surface. The top is decorated with a metal tip (1).
8. Connection device
To bend the materials more smoothly, a triangular shaped strip is nailed at the junction of the wall and the roof slope (see figure). It can be made from diagonally cut wooden beam with a cross section of 50x50 mm or use an ordinary wooden plinth. If the wall adjacent to the roof is brick, it is pre-plastered and primed. The shingles of ordinary tiles suitable for the abutment are placed on a nailed batten. Strips with a width of at least 50 cm are cut out of the TechnoNIKOL valley carpet. On the bottom side, they are treated with TechnoNIKOL bitumen mastic over the entire surface and laid on top of the tiles. The valley carpet strips are positioned so that they extend onto the wall by at least 30 cm (and in regions with heavy snow loads even higher). The upper edge of the junction material is inserted into the groove and pressed with a metal apron. The structure is fixed mechanically and sealed using polyurethane, thiokol or silicone sealant.
Method for sealing joints between roofing and ventilation pipes and chimneys are shown in the figure. From a valley carpet or metal sheet With anti-corrosion coating They make patterns, cut them and bend them in the indicated places. First, install the face pattern on top of the regular shingles that fit the pipe. Then the side and lastly the back patterns are laid. They are placed under shingles of material. A gutter 80 mm wide is made on the back and sides. The upper corners of the soft roof shingles that fit the pipe are cut to allow water to drain away. The underside of these shingles, in places where there is no adhesive layer, is coated with TechnoNIKOL bitumen mastic to a width of 10 cm.
If the cross-section of the pipe is larger than 50x50 cm, and it is located across the roof slope, a groove is made behind the pipe (see figure). This will prevent excessive snow accumulation behind the pipe.
If the bottom of the roof slope is adjacent to the wall, a metal storm barrier is installed at the end of it (see figure).
9. Pass-through elements
For sealing places where communication pipes, antennas, etc. pass through the roof. use special passage elements (see figure). The passage element is secured mechanically (with nail connections). The shingles of ordinary bitumen tiles are laid on it, they are cut and fixed to the flange with TechnoNIKOL No. 23 FIXER mastic. A suitable roof outlet is then installed on the penetration element.
TechnoNIKOL roof ventilation elements are available in non-insulated and insulated types (see figure). They are part of room ventilation and sewerage systems. The use of polyurethane-insulated ventilation outlets is advisable in areas with long, frosty winters, since condensation does not freeze inside them. It is not recommended to install caps on sewer roof outlets, as condensation accumulates in them. If it freezes, it will prevent normal ventilation.
For a more aesthetically pleasing appearance of the roof outlet, you can install a cap on it without internal cuts (see figure). In addition to its decorative function, it helps prevent precipitation and leaves from entering the pipe.
Roof care
- In spring and autumn, it is necessary to inspect the roof to check its condition and timely identify defects.
- It is recommended to remove leaves and small debris from the roofing with a soft-bristled brush. Do not use sharp tools, as this may damage the tiles.
- Objects with sharp edges are removed from the roof by hand.
- Drains, gutters and pipes should be checked periodically and, if necessary, cleared of debris.
- In case of accumulation on the roof large quantity The snow is removed in layers with a non-sharp shovel. At the same time, a layer of snow approximately 10 cm thick is left to protect the roofing.
- From time to time, Euromet specialists recommend checking the condition (and, if necessary, repairing) metal parts, mounting holes, openings and other elements located on the roof.
Repair of roofing from flexible Shinglas tiles
SHINGLAS bituminous shingles are a repairable roofing material. If there are minor defects in the roofing covering, local repairs can be carried out independently. It is important to identify and, if possible, eliminate the causes of material damage. This could be, for example, installation errors, abrasions from nearby tree branches, the presence of depressions in which water stagnates, etc.
Repair procedure:
- Eliminating the cause of damage to the roofing.
- Dismantling damaged material.
- Laying new roofing material. The joints between the new upholstery and the main coating are heated using a heat (construction) hair dryer.