The corrugated board has gained recognition due to its lightness, strength, wide range of applications, practicality and low cost. Builders are happy to use it, as it can be used to build a shed, garage or kiosk without much effort and expense.
The use of corrugated board is also acceptable in large-scale construction projects. In addition, even without much experience and special knowledge, it is quite possible to install corrugated board with your own hands. It is important to choose the right material and follow the installation instructions.
Varieties
Profiled sheet is a metal sheet that is made by cold rolling using profiling - giving the sheet a wave-like, trapezoidal or other shape to increase strength characteristics. It has a protective coating to withstand various weather conditions and resist corrosion. The main application of corrugated board is the cladding of building facades, roofing, barriers. It is also relevant to use it in the construction of various structures.
Understanding the types of corrugated board is very important, since each type hasown characteristics, on the basis of which it is necessary to choose the right brand for the optimal fulfillment of the task. For example, there is no need to overpay for the strength and rigidity of the material intended for roofing. But you can not use the thinnest view for frame structures where rigidity and strength are required.
Today, a large number of types of corrugated board are produced. The simplest type is best suited for roofs and solid battens, as it withstands minimal loads and has low strength.
The most durable brands can even be used as load-bearing structures of a house or a frame designed for heavy loads, and will be a reliable fence. They are attached to the crate in increments of up to 6 m and have a much longer service life compared to simple types. Examples of such grades are H57, H60, H75, H114, which are distinguished by a high profile. On their corrugation there are longitudinal grooves that improve ventilation when using insulation and increase the strength of the sheet. Their service life reaches 60 years.
The installation of corrugated board of such brands is also simple, since the material at its high rates remains light and at the same time very strong, and the cost is very small relative to the cost of other building materials that perform similar tasks.
So, based on its purpose, corrugated board differs in shape, depth and thickness. These indicators directly affect the strength andmaterial stiffness. The only thing that unites all types of corrugated board is a coating that can be galvanized or polymer. The latter is more durable and looks much more attractive.
Benefits of corrugated board
When deciding on the choice of material for specific needs, it is important to know its characteristics. Decking differs as follows:
- It is possible to do the installation of corrugated board with your own hands.
- Installation is quick and easy.
- Widely used as roofing, indoor and outdoor cladding, fence, load-bearing structures and external walls of small structures.
- Corrosion resistance.
- Long service life.
- Lightweight and durable material.
- Possibility of custom-made sheets of any size. The material cuts perfectly.
- Small cost.
- Color matching option.
Roof decking
For owners of private real estate, roofing remains an urgent problem, whether it is a summer cottage with all buildings, a garage or your own house. Therefore, it is worth dwelling in detail on the rules for installing a roof with corrugated board with your own hands.
When choosing a material, you should not purchase a product with high strength indicators if the roof is not subjected to high loads. With a small laying area, it is quite acceptable to use the least durable material (grade C-8) from corrugated board. In this case, the installation of the roof must be carried out on a continuous roof lath.
Preparing for styling
For ease of installation, the roof is immediately divided into parts and the corresponding number of sheets of corrugated board is purchased. It is advisable to buy sheets with a size equal to the length between the eaves and the ridge, with an addition of 50 mm to ensure overlap. You can also provide insulation. But waterproofing will be a salvation from condensate and is mandatory.
Waterproofing layer
Even before the installation of corrugated board on the roof, a waterproofing layer should be laid between the rafters. Otherwise, condensation will inevitably form due to temperature differences. The waterproofing is overlapped by 10-15 cm and should not stretch, but even sag a little between the rafters.
Next, slats are laid on the waterproofing, which will perform the function of crates and ventilation. Their height should be 40-50 mm. The step of the lathing is determined by the type of corrugated board being laid.
Do not ignore the installation instructions for corrugated roofing, which is provided with the sale. It usually contains valuable expert advice. This is especially useful for those who do not have experience in laying corrugated board. Although with experience you can learn a lot of interesting things and continue to improve your skills.
Laying corrugated roofing
Now comes the turn of the installation of corrugated board. You can start from either side. First, the bottommost sheet is attached, after which the top sheet is laid on it, combined with gutters. And so to the skate. It is better to fix the first sheet in the middle with a screw. For convenience, you can fix it like thisthe next few sheets. It is very important that the first sheet is laid flat. The overlap between the sheets should be 20 cm. When you reach the ridge, start laying the next row also from below. The sheet should hang over the cornice strip by about 35-40 cm.
For the installation of metal corrugated board, special self-tapping screws are used, which are screwed without preliminary cutting into the lower parts of the wave at the places where the sheet adjoins the crate. On the extreme laths of the crate and at the joints, the material is fastened in each recess, while in intermediate places it is allowed to fasten through one recess. The distance between the transverse fastening rows should not exceed half a meter.
The skate is fastened with an overlap of more than 10 cm and a self-tapping pitch of 30 cm.
Corrugated fence
Before starting work on the installation of a corrugated fence, you should stock up on all the necessary material. The first step is to decide on the type of product. In this case, it is better not to use the least durable brand, but to take the recommended C-18 or C-21. But if a solid barrier is planned, then you should pay attention to even more rigid types with longitudinal furrows.
Preparatory work
Since the corrugated fence is attached to the frame, it must be prepared in advance. The frame serves as a support for the material and consists of posts that are perpendicular to the ground and are concreted. For such supports, a section of at least 60 mm thick is recommended.2 mm. Logs are attached to them transversely, which give rigidity to the frame, fastening the entire structure. On them, the installation of corrugated board will be carried out. The recommended lag section is 40X20 mm with a thickness of 1.5 mm. If the gate is to be installed, it is recommended to use supports with a cross section of 80 mm and a thickness of 3 mm, which will prevent the post from bending under the weight of the leaf over time. You should also stock up on self-tapping screws.
To begin with, marking is carried out at the place where the fence is installed. It should be noted that the fence supports should be placed exclusively in a straight line. Therefore, first the corners along which the structure will pass are indicated, and then they are connected with a rope. On the rope, places for supports are marked with the help of wedges. The distance between them is usually 2.5-3 meters. To install them, you will have to drill holes with a depth of about 1.2 m by 2 m. A change in the height of the supports must necessarily be accompanied by a change in the depth of their installation to ensure structural strength. After the support, they are inserted into the pits and are slightly hammered into the ground. After they are leveled in two planes, they are poured with concrete in the usual proportion. To continue work, you must wait at least 72 hours until the solution has completely dried. Failure to do so may result in cracking of the uncured concrete and loss of foundation strength, requiring the pit to be cleared and refilled.
The completion of the preparatory work will be the fastening of the lag on the supports. Their number is determined by the height of the structure. It is believed that for a two-meter fencetwo lags are enough. The upper ones are attached in front of the end of the supports. They should be located at an approximate distance of 1200 centimeters from each other. Welding is considered the most reliable method of fastening. It is also possible to use bolts. But then you need to take into account the difficulties associated with bulging hats or nuts on the surface of the log, to which the corrugated board will adhere. After that, the attachment points are primed and the entire structure is painted. It is important to raise the level of the corrugated board above the ground by at least 10 centimeters for the free movement of water and snow.
Fastening corrugated board to the structure
Installation of corrugated board on the finished structure is simple and does not have any pitfalls. It is attached to the lower parts of the waves through one in places adjacent to two transverse lags. When connecting sheets, an overlap in one wave is observed.
Installation of corrugated board on the wall: facade preparation
Being strong and light, the corrugated wall has two important functions: in addition to facing, it protects the heat-insulating material. Therefore, before attaching it to the wall, it is necessary to make a frame and take care of the thermal insulation of the walls.
The frame is made of metal profiles ranging in size from 90 to 200 millimeters or using wooden slats in increments of 1 meter vertically and 80 centimeters horizontally. When installing the profiles, brackets are first attached to the wall, to which the profiles are then screwed. After the frame is ready, a heater is placed between the profiles. Its thickness should not exceed the thickness of the frame rails to ensure free ventilation of the air insidefacade. Mounting is from below.
Facade work
When installing corrugated board on the facade, grades from C-8 to C-21 are usually used. Both vertical and horizontal installation with an overlap in one wave is possible. The transverse overlap of the sheets must be at least 10 cm. In this case, the top sheet must necessarily cover the bottom one. The first of them always fits strictly according to the level. Self-tapping screws are screwed through the wave with the step of the completed crate. In this case, fastening is allowed both in the lower and in the upper wave.
In general, the main ways of fastening corrugated board in the article were considered. The use of this material is not a hassle and, with proper installation, will ensure long-term operation of any structure.
