Onduline - Construction Materials for laying the roof

Should I choose ondulin?

Ondulin manufactured cellulose-based bitumen transmitted purification resins, pigments and minerals.The material is impregnated under a high pressure, and thereby acquires a high strength and perfect appearance.Onduline has a large range of colors, making it easy to select the desired coating.All pigments produced on the basis of minerals for it, so they are not harmful to humans.Below we consider the pros and cons Ondulina:

• Long lifespan.Most often this material warranty is for 15 years, but, in fact, it can be used for 50 years;
• eco-friendly.When making use of natural ingredients which are harmless for humans.Plus you can assume that it does not contain asbestos, minus a characteristic odor, which occurs during heating;
• material is durable and hardy.It is easy to tolerate a lot of snow, but in sub-zero temperatures, becomes brittle, so it is recommended to lay the frequent crate;
• Fire safety.Onduline is sufficient fire resistance, but not the best in this indicator.At a temperature of 250-300 degrees Celsius, he could ignite;
• Light weight and easy installation process;
• Great colors.Since the material is made from natural components, building materials Ondulin can be painted in any color, which is very important to create the design of the building;
• high heat, noise and moisture insulation.

As can be seen, Ondulina cons are less significant in comparison to its benefits, so it is one of the most popular roofing materials. Important!Quality ondulin must have the corresponding certificate.

Ondulin, building materials and their characteristics

Those planning to work with ondulin necessary to know its characteristics.The first thing you should pay attention - this is the material composition.The quality coatings must have the following components: bitumen, last cleaning, mineral fillers, cellulose fibers, polymer resin, mineral pigments.Dimensions Ondulina standard are as follows: length - 2000 mm, width - 950 mm, thickness - 3 mm, the corrugation height - 36 mm, weight - 6 kg.

Important!If you purchase the seller says about the properties and components that are not found in the documents of the goods, then most likely you are trying to sell a fake.

Ondulina Disadvantages are manifested mainly in its response to temperature change.Thus, its structure at high temperature softens and becomes brittle at low.These technical characteristics should be considered, especially in our climate zone.To solve this problem, the lath is shorter pitch than lathing for slate.Using the correct crate, this problem can be solved.

Laying his hands

Now consider how to deal with Onduline.The process of installation is not much different from the usual styling of slate.The wavy surface contributes to a better sound insulation.Attach it must be using a drill, nails or screws.With the help of a drill bore holes in them inserted screw, which is screwed into the lath.It is necessary to take into account that all the nails and screws for the work should be with seals that will prevent the seepage of water under the cover.

When installed in the bottom row Ondulina screws must be screwed into every wave on the material.Further screwing is done through a wave.When laying sheets should be fastened with an offset to the joints themselves on different places.Screws should be thoroughly screwed, because when heated, they can otkruchivatsya.

Note!Installation Ondulina not recommended in the rain, extreme heat and cold.