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August 12, 2017 18:07

Choosing a spotlight on the roof

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What type of batten to the roof choose?

finishing cornice soffits type depends on the application conditions:

  1. Finish with the lack of perforations.Used when filing gable overhang.It has a continuous profiled surface, fastened to the eaves.
    solid soffits
  2. soffits to the presence of rare perforation.A panel having a perforated hole at the center of the surface.They provide reliable air ventilation in the roofing pie, eliminating moisture and the possibility of harmful destructive processes.Soffits with central perforations are used for all parts of the eaves finish.
    Rare perforation spotlight
  3. Perforated soffits.They have holes throughout the surface of the sheet.Used for projecting roof areas.Perforated soffits provide a high-quality ventilation system.

    Continuous perforation sofitovyh cornices

Important note: Installation of spotlights are very simple and convenient.It can produce not a professional in the construction industry.Most often used for decoration partially perforated soffits, they best meet the requirements of the eaves of the roof.

components spotlights

Classic version soffits made of wooden planks, planed quality.Upgraded different types of user-friendliness and ease of handling:

  1. Spotlights vinyl.It has a sturdy plastic base.Popular for its endurance to atmospheric manifestations.It has a high quality.
    Characteristics of vinyl soffits
  2. Aluminum soffit.Reliably eliminates the disadvantages of the cornice, hiding unnecessary errors.Reliable at high temperatures, is not sensitive to atmospheric precipitation.
    The design of aluminum soffits
  3. Copper spotlight.Rarely used because of the complexity of installation.It has a decent appearance.It has a high quality.Expensive stuff.His filing requires professional knowledge and skills.
    Brass spotlights are durable and provide an attractive trim eaves

Principles of mounting to the roof batten

Get the most perfect result you can, following the step by step guidelines:

  1. determine the type of soffit.From its classification depends on the parameters of the cutting material and its default settings at the factory.Soffit plastic (vinyl), for example, produced 50 long, 60 centimeters
  2. finishing cornice Starting from the bottom.It is important to lay a horizontal batten
  3. sheets to the perpendicular method of lining installed frame rails for mounting
  4. on the ledge to make j-bevel and the j-profile then mount the receiving profile hem cornice
  5. Follow
    trim levels, with trim moldings spotlights fromthe length of the sheet should be deducted 0.6 centimeters for the gaps.Prepared frame profiles are attached to the pre-scribed wall.On fixed soffit profiles.fixation method - castle.
    Boarding cornice has a simple technology.It can perform each, giving the process a couple of hours time.The main thing - to choose the right type of soffit.Cornice overhang protects against wind and moisture and provide ventilation in roof space

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