Shinglas flexible tile is a bituminous material that looks like rectangular modules, the latter are also called shingles. On one edge, the products have figured cutouts that look aesthetically pleasing on the roof and are overlapped. As a covering for pitched roofs, this material is ideal, the roof surface can be complex and even have a domed structure. It is noteworthy that the material can have two layers in the base, in some cases this affects the quality and cost, in the latter case it is positive. For some consumers, such solutions are not only ideal, but also the only true ones, since sometimes there is a need to cover the roof, but the budget is rather modest. As a result, it is possible to obtain an ideal roof surface that imitates high quality natural tiles.
Why choose Shinglas
The history of this covering material goes back more than 100 years, it appeared in the USA, where today it is one of the most popular in the field of housing construction. There are many reasons for this, includinghighlight:
- easy styling;
- appearance;
- availability;
- good use practice.
Relatively recently, this material appeared in Russia, and flexible tiles began to quickly gain popularity among professional builders, architects and homeowners. Shinglas flexible tile consists of three components, namely: fiberglass, bas alt soil and improved bitumen. Fiberglass acts as a reinforcing base. The performance of a roof depends on the number and interaction of the components.
Main types of tiles "Shinglas": series "Finnish"
When you visit the store, you can find several varieties of Shinglas tiles, one of them is a material that belongs to the Finnish series. Flexible shingles Finnish Shinglas is perfect for practical consumers who wish to purchase a modern and reliable roofing material at an affordable cost. The manufacturer provides consumers with a wide selection of colors, which is why you can choose the shade of the material that is ideal for the architecture of the house. The Finnish series assumes one layer of tiles, and the width, height and thickness of the material are 1000x317x2.9 mm. There are 22 shingles in one package, and one square meter of roofing material weighs 8.4 kg.
Finnish series features
Flexible tile Shinglas "Finnish" is based on fiberglass, densitywhich is 110 g/m2. The heat resistance of the material is 110 °C or less. One sample may lose the dressing in the amount of 1.2 g, but no more. Among the additional advantages of the material of this series, it should be noted: the absence of signs of delamination, corrosion and decay, tightness, the presence of durable fiberglass in the base, the relative ease of installation, soundproofing qualities in accordance with the declared service life of up to 40 years and the preservation of flexibility, which is true even at low temperatures. You can buy one square meter of material in this series for 200 rubles.
Ultra series material characteristics
Flexible tile Shinglas "Ultra" is considered to be a high-quality material that uses modified SBS-bitumen as a basis. It provides the tiles with the desired degree of flexibility without loss of strength and quality. The coating can be used at temperatures up to -60 °C, while the surface is not covered with cracks. As a distinctive feature of this tile based on modified bitumen, there is no harmful fumes and leaks during heating. The material is environmentally friendly and complies with international quality certificates. In order to calculate how much material is needed for the work, you must remember that in one package you will find 3 m2 tiles. Its heat resistance is 1200 °C, as is the softening point of the material in this series. One sample may lose 1 g of sprinkles. Length, width and thickness are 1000x317x3.5 mm. The service life reaches 50 years, but the manufacturer gives a guarantee for 25 years. The material of this series is subdivided into three more collections: "Sambo", "Jive" and "Foxtrot". The first collection has three colors, the second has 5 and the third has 4 colors.
Why Choose Ultra
This tile "Shinglas" is distinguished by bold color accents and a variety of models. The manufacturer managed to create the perfection of harmonious combinations of color and shape to embody magnificent original design and architectural solutions. This collection is intended for those who do not like repetition and routine.
Characteristics of the material series "Continent"
Flexible tile Shinglas "Continent" is based on three layers and is offered for sale in several colors. For example, a three-layer laminated material "Asia" has a protective decorative layer formed by a gray granulate. It may have a brick or purple hue. The granulate application technology allows you to set the shade for each plank. The finished coating looks voluminous and imitates traditional tiles. For lovers of bronze shades, the manufacturer has made bituminous tiles "America", which includes brown and sand shades. Shinglas - a three-layer flexible tile, which is offered for sale in the "Africa" and "Europe" models. In the first case, we are talking about terracotta, sand, and brown shades. WhatAs for the Europe model, it is a combination of blue, gray, brown and terracotta shades. The light distribution eliminates the monotony and repeatability of the pattern. It is based on fiberglass, the density of which is 110 g/m2, the heat resistance of the materials is 110 °C. The softening point is 125°C and the length, width and thickness are 1000x349x9.6mm.
Characteristics of shingles tiles "Shinglas" series "Country"
Flexible tile Shinglas "Country" is a product whose dimensions are 335x1000 mm. This two-layer material has heat resistance within 110 °C. The material balances at the intersection of quality and price, is the ideal solution for products that combine accessibility, elitism and durability. The material is resistant to aggressive environments, protects the roof from fire and has the qualities of high sound insulation.
Ranch Series Characteristics
Flexible tile Shinglas "Rancho" has a three-dimensional structure and durability. The material can be used for 20 years or more. Fiberglass, which is the basis, is manufactured according to state standards 6943.16-79, and its density is 110 g/m2. Bitumen acts as a bituminous binder. The package you purchased will contain 14 shingles and has an estimated weight of 25kg.
Reviews on flexible tiles of the "Classic" series
Tiles of the "Classic" series, according to users, is a modern material that is manufactured using the latest equipment. flexibleShinglas tile "Classic Quadrille Sonata" is one of the models of the main series, and its cost per m2 is 331 rubles. The tile is specially designed taking into account the factors that affect the reliability of the roof in the difficult climatic conditions of Russia. The service life of the material, according to consumers, exceeds 35 years, it is guaranteed for 15 years. The series involves 3 collections, the first - "Quadrille", which has 9 colors; "Flamenco" - 6 colors and "Tango" - 4 colors. The basis, as in all the cases described above, is heavy-duty fiberglass. As consumers emphasize, the water resistance of the material is 100%, multi-fraction bas alt granulate acts as a topping. The density of fiberglass in this case is 90 g/m2, heat resistance is 1100 °C. Softening temperature - 1250 °C. One sample may lose 1.2 g of powder. The length, width and thickness of the material is 1000x317x3 mm.
Characteristics of Jazz soft tiles
Shinglas tile is presented to the attention of consumers also in the Jazz series. This two-layer laminated coating can be used on roofs of any configuration and complexity. For use, a ramp slope of 12 ° is required. If we are talking about negative angles, the value of which exceeds 90 °, then you should seek additional advice from specialists. "Shinglas Jazz" has increased strength, has a long service life and excellent wind resistance. The service life of the material exceeds 80 years, and the guarantee from the manufacturer is 50years.
This flexible tile, the price of which is 400 rubles. per square meter, has long conquered America, it has received recognition from European consumers. This two-layer laminated material is known for many reasons, among them the fact that the material was created on the basis of oxygen-enriched bitumen. The cover has excellent performance. Tiles have a long service life and are easy to install. The multi-layer structure and lamination give the roof volume, which allows you to create a 3D effect. It is based on fiberglass, the density of which is 90 g/m2, heat resistance is 1100 °C. The softening temperature is 1250°C, and the dressing may be lost by one sample in an amount of 1.2 g or less. The length, width and thickness of this material are 1000x335x6 mm.
Installation of soft shingles brand "Shinglas"
Flexible tiles, the price of which was mentioned above and is acceptable, can be laid even at sub-zero ambient temperatures. But if the thermometer drops below +5 ° C, then the packages with the material must be folded in a warm room and several packs should be taken for laying work. This will allow the material not to have time to freeze. The self-adhesive bottom layer must be heated with a building dryer before installation. The tile is cut on a plank, which is laid on a hard surface, otherwise the roof may be damaged. Flexible tile Shinglas, the installation of which can be carried out by you yourself, should be well checked before startinginstallation. Only those products that have the same color code or are released on the same date should be laid on the roof. The manufacturer allows some gradation of shades in one package. In order to eliminate tonal imbalance on the roof surface, it is necessary to mix several packages and use mounting plates in random order.
It should be remembered that the self-adhesive surface acts as the bottom layer of the shingle, so it should not be exposed to sunlight during installation or transportation. If the bitumen is subjected to strong heat, it will melt and sinter with a protective film, which will make it difficult to use the material later. Packages must not be stacked on top of one another during installation.
Before starting work, mark the roof surface with vertical lines, which are applied in accordance with the width of the plate. Every five rows should be horizontal lines. The distance between them will be approximately 80 cm. The shingles are fastened to the base using the bottom adhesive layer and roofing nails, the latter of which are additional mechanical fasteners. The head of the fixing material must be on the same surface as the base of the covering material.
Specialist recommendations
If the nail sinks, the tightness may be broken. The material is nailed with an indent of 3 cm from the edge of the plate. The starting strip is laid first, shingle with cut petals or universal shingle is chosen as itcornice ridge tiles. In the second case, the plate must be fixed over the cornice strips. After the element is nailed. The amount of indentation varies depending on the length of the ramp and the angle of inclination.
Conclusion
It should be remembered that if you are working with long roofs, then you need to start laying from the central part of the slope. This is required to align the tiles horizontally. The first row should be laid indented from the starting strip. The next row is laid from the center of the slope, while it is necessary to shift the elements by half of the petal.
