Roofing materials are conditionally divided into light and heavy. For light roofing materials weighing less than five kilograms per square meter, it is allowed to use not a continuous crate, as for the installation of heavy ones, it is necessary for them to build a continuous crate and a powerful rafter system.
Examples of light roofing materials are roofing material, soft bitumen tiles and ondulin, an example of heavy roofing material is traditional ceramic tiles. Light roofing materials are characterized by low weight, high speed and ease of installation, while the heavy ones have their own advantages, such as long -term operation, reliability, low thermal conductivity, high degree of soundproofing, as well as high elasticity in external form.
When using flammable materials, do not forget about fire safety. Buy various types of fire extinguisher, the price of which will arrange you, these are mobile or portable devices.
When arranging a roof, both light and heavy roofing materials are about the same popularity. Using heavy materials, do not forget that according to established standards during the construction of the roof, loads of more than 200 kilograms per square meter of roof are not allowed.
Building materials for the arrangement of roofs should have not only high quality manufacturing, but also have good operational characteristics – do not let water, withstand strong wind and precipitation, protect the building from extraneous noises and, if possible, effectively delay heat.
Roof materials such as tiles, roofing roofing, copper roof and ondulin are in the greatest demand today. The basis of felts, parcham and roofing material is cardboard soaked in tar or bitumen. Copper roof is one of the most expensive and at the same time differs in a very long service life. The tile is characterized by reliability and aesthetic appearance, in return requiring a lot of time to install.