Many people believe that the installation of flexible roofing is subject only to specialists, but in many cases soft roofing is done by hand. The use of bituminous material imitating natural tiles has become widespread within our country. The production technology is based on modern scientific developments. Products are fiberglass sheets treated with rubber bitumen, which adds tightness. Therefore, soft roofing has managed to take root in Russia. Do-it-yourself installation is possible by studying the brief instructions, which this article acts as. Below are the main points for laying roof tiles.
Before a soft roof is made by hand, you need to take care of a set of tools and preparation of the base. To work, you will need a simple kit in the form of a simple hacksaw, tape measure, pencil, as well as a hammer and a knife. You can prepare a trowel to apply glue to the surface of flexible elements. After preparing the necessary equipment, you can begin preparatory work, which involves leveling the base. It is recommended to use OSB boards or moisture resistant plywood. As for the minimum tilt angle, it should not be less than 11 degrees.
Many professional craftsmen advise using rolled self-adhesive materials containing polyethylene and anti-adhesive film for additional waterproofing. Rolls should be rolled out in rows parallel to the eaves. After the waterproofing is completed, a soft roof is laid with your own hands. The principle of installation may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. However, in general, there are no major differences. It should also be noted that the device of such coatings is best done in the warm season, then there is a reliable bonding of the material.
When soft roofing is done with your own hands, the installation process must be divided into three main stages. In the first case, the first element and the cornice row are fixed. This is followed by the fixing of subsequent strips. And at the end, sheets on the ridge are installed. The initial sheet is located next to the cornice on the valley carpet, but before that, the protective film is removed from it. With the help of special nails, perforation is fastened. The next element is laid butt-to-joint to the previous one. In this way, a whole cornice row is mounted. The remaining strips are fixed in such a way that the placeconnections were located in the center of the petal.
After the fixing of the main elements is completed, the laying of the ridge begins. If the cornice strip is cut into three even parts, then a ridge tile is formed. Such pieces are bent in the center and nailed on each side. However, the nails must be placed under another sheet. In this way, bituminous roofing materials are installed. Soft roof will last a long time only with proper installation.
