The roof is an important part of the house, as it provides its protection from rain, sunlight, snow vortices and many other natural environmental factors. The process of the roof device is complex, during the use of roofing materials, they are often subjected to very high loads. Therefore, the choice of good high -quality durable material for roofing is a necessity for a comfortable living in the house. But do not forget that the roof carries not only the protective function for the home. It is important to remember that the roof should be pleasant to the eye, it should give the house a beautiful, neat and finished look.
At all times, various natural materials were used as a material for the roof: ceramic tiles, natural shales, wooden chips and much more. But time does not stand still, technology develops. And therefore, the market for building materials can offer many new more advanced species of roofing materials. It is also necessary to remember the installation of drainage systems.
The most traditional roofing material is ceramic tiles. Its advantages are the beauty of the roof, the durability of the tiles, its fire resistance, as well as resistance to various external factors, such as frost, atmospheric precipitation or sunlight.
The practice of using ceramic tiles showed that this material is characterized by excellent thermal insulation and soundproofing properties. The main advantage of this type of tile is that it can easily last 100 years or more. The relatively large weight of the tiles requires mandatory enhancing the design of the foundation, walls and roof.
The modern analogue of traditional tiles is cement-sand tiles. Since this material is covered with icing, its colors can be different. This type of tile in technical characteristics is very close to ceramic. However, it is not suitable for use on relatively light buildings. Cement-sand tiles have excellent resistance to low temperatures, as well as excellent mechanical characteristics.
Another type of tile is bitumen or soft tile. This type of tile is made of fiberglass, which, in turn, is impregnated with bitumen and covered with mineral crumbs on top. Thus, from below, the bitumen tile has an adhesive layer, which makes the installation process more light and comfortable. If the roof has a complex shape, then soft tiles are perfect for its finish.
In addition to the listed species, there are also metal tiles. The basis for such a tile is a steel sheet covered with a polymer coating. Such a coating protects the material well from a variety of corrosion processes, allows the color of the material to remain in any conditions, and also provides the material with excellent performance characteristics
