Ondulin: a new roof over the old roof. Pros and cons of Ondulina

When the roof repair does not work, it's time to change it. There is also an option - from the top to close ondulin. Whether to choose the roofing material, what are the pros and cons have Ondulina (evroshifer), Read on.

Roofing sheets are sold in different shades. Standard evroshifer sheet has a width of 1 cm., A length of 2 m., And a thickness of 3 mm.

The composition of the material is: resins, bitumen, cellulose fibers, filler, mineral pigments.

pros

- Silent material. I do not hear the noise of rain. No need to worry about the extra insulation.

- Durability. The service life of the products - up to 15 years. But if it is correct to make installation, the ondulin can last up to 30 years.

- Material not heatedAnd in the winter indoors very warmly.

- No leaks from - for the particular material.

- ecological purity. Euroslate not emit harmful substances.

- Easy weight material. 1 sq. m. about 3 kg. Easy to cut, even with a knife.

comparison

1. Slate - old and heavy material. The appearance is poor.

2. metal several times more expensive evroshifer and plus the entire complexity of installation.

3. flexible roof too expensive, and requires a short time is a common crates.

Can I update the roof, without removing the old slate? Ondulin Slate on top

Right on the old roof slate can put ondulin. But first make a crate on top of the slate. Fix the crate must be galvanized screws. First horizontal, then vertical lath.

A marked increase in weight on the roof of Ondulin will not. One sheet of material weighs 6 kg.

cons Ondulina

It has a slightly sweet odor. But after a while bitumen smell disappears. One more minus: material fade in the sun, but only by a couple of tone.

In very hot weather it is impossible to walk on the roof of Ondulin. May ignite at a temperature of 250 degrees.

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