Cement- sand tile - roof mount for the ages

Cement-sand tile - basic concepts

It should be noted that the presented roofing material has been widely used in the XIX century.It is noteworthy that at the time of manufacturing process was too complicated, making the tiles, so to speak, the prerogative of the rich and wealthy.Nowadays, thanks to the introduction of modern developments in the production process, as well as simplify the composition of the material, tiled roof became available to the general mass of people.

himself tiles production process is very simple.Appropriate forms in which the solution is poured cement with the addition of silica sand.After the mixture is completely dry, the material surface is treated with special solutions that make the most durable tiles.

Attention!Due to the fact that during the manufacture no calcination step which is characteristic of ceramic tiles , cement-sand cost much less.

main pros and cons of the material

In this section, we propose to consider the advantages and disadvantages, which has submitted material for roofing.We begin, perhaps, with the pros:

• The main advantage of this type of tile is its durability.

It is worth noting that the term of operation of this type of tile reaches 100 years!

• Affordable material costs.
• Allows you to create a unique style not only the roof, but also throughout the house.
• not afraid of severe climate of our regions.
• has excellent performance on noise, hydro and thermal insulation.
• Fireproof.
• Easy installation and future maintenance.

Along with a wide range of advantages, the use of this type of roofing material causes and some negative aspects, which we propose to consider:

• Since tile weight is large enough, it will, in turn, is intended to increase the roof truss system.
• not resistant to frost.
• too fragile.
• is prone to fungal and mold formations.
• is very thick and rather rough form.
• Costly installation process.
• limit the forms and dimensions of this type of tile.

now, knowing all the pros and cons of building material submitted to the roof, you can objectively decide whether it should be used, or stay at the other roofing elements.

Features laying tile

So, if you do decide to use the submitted material for the roof, the offer to consider the basic rules for its installation.It should be noted that the installation of cement-sand tile is made from a lower angle of slope on the right.As a general rule, start with the horizontal portion of the eaves and move up from the eaves to the ridge.

Attention!To produce high quality tiling, you need to take care of the proper crate!

Installation roof elements takes place on the frame, consisting of the counter-battens.The distance between them is totally dependent on the size of the roofing material and the roof angle.In principle, the standard value of the distance between the lath strips should vary 31-34,5 cm.

Fixing tiles on the crate is done using special hooks.stacking technology is represented by roofing material is interesting in that each subsequent number of tightly pressed to crate a number of previous and also conceals the fixing points.But there are elements that should be additionally attached to the frame of the roof.We call them:

• All elements of the roof, which are located in close proximity to the ridge of the roof, canopy, ridges and valleys.
• elements near windows and pipes, for example, by the fireplace.
• elements that involve an additional burden on himself.It may be those on which there are special steps for lifting the roof.

In addition, if your regional climate requires a strong wind, in such circumstances, you need to take care of the additional mounting of the roof elements.As a rule, if the roof slope of 45-55 degrees, additional fixings must be equipped with one out of five roofing element.If the angle is 56-75 degrees, it is fixed every third tile.