Plastic roof tiles - for a reliable roof decoration

What is plastic tiles?

Compared with heavy and fragile clay or slate tiles, plastic tiles looks can be, it is not very familiar, but it is more aesthetic.In addition, the reliability of the roof of the polymeric material is much higher than that of ceramic tiles, for the simple reason that plastic elements are firmly interconnected by means of locks provided.In other polymeric tile is shaped like a conventional ceramic, although there are differences, the elements are connected in a sheet of two or three identical segments that allows faster to lay the roof.Regarding

locks, the polymer has multiple tiles of such compounds in the upper and lower parts. The number of tiles stacked, mating by its shape, overlapping and rows are themselves attached to each other locks. locks after laying on each other overlap is not visible from the outside.There are models and without special fasteners, their installation is carried out by means of special screws with wide hats, which, however, are necessary for fixing parts to the rafters with the locks, though in smaller numbers.

Mounting plastic tiles - from the ridge to the eaves

Even knowing roof area, it is difficult to accurately estimate how many you will need polymer roofing elements.Therefore it is better to take a little more than you think you need a reserve.It is logical that the first roof insulation below rafters stretched vapor-proof film (with the inside of the roof space it is mounted transverse rails), after which the heater is placed between the rafters.And on top of the waterproofing is laid, which is placed on elements of the shingles.

begin assembling plastic tiles should be from the ridge, which is a separate element - aerator.Every next placed so that its top edge is brought under the edge of the previous one, until the connection locks, overlapping, so up to the eaves.On the edge of the roof on the eaves can be pre-fix gutters and eaves lath, which is beaten and end edge of the roof. optimal roof inclination styling polymer roof - more than 25 degrees, then it will not stay on the snow, which in large quantities has too great a burden on the crate and can push it .

What good polymer tiles

On the strength we have already mentioned, but what is its extent?Firstly, natural tile during transport easily damaged, and the metal is also easy to mash.Polymer tile is transported in large quantities due to its lightness and is not damaged, no matter how much it was not in the stack.Secondly, on the roof with plastic roof, you can walk freely, without fear of deformed, in addition, it provides excellent resistance to a lot of green vertical gardening.In addition to the waterproof resin tile has two other excellent properties, as noise and heat insulation.

Tiles made of plastic highly resistant to acid rain, UV and sudden changes in temperature.

In contrast to the natural tile, plastic can be made in various colors, giving a festive look to the house.And because the polymer coating does not fade in the sun, the bright color of the roof will delight you for decades, especially since the average life of such tiles - about 30 years.And there is no fear that over time the plastic starts to release hazardous substances - Polymer tile is environmentally friendly modern technologies.