There are no trifles in the construction of a house, it is important to follow the technology at every stage. As construction progresses, the question arises of choosing a worthy roofing material that will embody all the wishes of the customer. Roofing works require special attention. The aesthetic appearance and durability of the entire building, as well as the safety and tranquility of all those living in the house, depend on the appearance, strength of the selected material. Increasingly, among the variety of building materials for roofing, metal tiles are being chosen.
Which would you prefer?
Roofing materials market allows you to choose the most suitable material for the roof. If earlier they used what they could get: slate, tin coating or roofing felt, today new materials have been added to them, and now there is plenty to choose from:
• ceramic tiles, • roll roofing, • metal tiles.
Those who prefer a durable roofing sheet choose the last one from the list. Andthe metal tile "Cascade" is especially popular. Giving preference to this material, they are often guided by its affordable cost and excellent quality, versatility and original appearance. This roofing sheet has found active use in low-rise construction of private houses.
Metal tile "Cascade": material features
When choosing a material, any customer is interested in its characteristics, composition and production features. For the production of this roofing sheet, thin sheets of galvanized steel are used, which are coated with several polymer layers. The rolling machines used for production provide an original shape, thanks to which the Cascade metal tile resembles a classic chocolate bar. Profiled galvanized sheets are coated with a primer and phosphate. Materials such as phosphorus and zinc perform a protective function, protecting the fabric from corrosion.
A varnish is applied to the inside, and a polymer coating of pural and plastisol, matte polyester and PVDF provides external attractiveness. These materials protect the sheet from aggressive environmental influences and various damages, increasing the strength of the roof structure. The optimal sheet thickness is 0.5 mm. Thinner and thicker options are commercially available, but their use is undesirable. Thin sheets are worse in terms of quality and strength, and thick products carry a serious load on the roof structure.
According to the texture, the Cascade metal tile is glossy and matte, metallic and hasembossing, which allows the architect to embody any design idea.
Used installation tools
Installation of the metal tile "Cascade" is strictly forbidden to carry out with the help of a grinder. Destroying the polymer coating, abrasive wheels can reduce the life of the roofing sheet due to the creation of favorable conditions for corrosion.
It is recommended to prepare the following tools for styling:
• electric or manual metal shears, • electric jigsaw, • slotting shears, • hacksaw, • circular saw
• cordless screwdriver, • hammer, • rule, • marking marker.
The "Cascade" metal tile (photo presented in the article) is mounted easily and quickly.
Mounting Features
The main condition for the tightness and durability of the roof is the correct installation of the roofing sheet. Profitability is considered one of the main advantages of the material, so the Cascade metal tile has only positive reviews. Due to the low overlap ratio and low weight, the material is laid very easily.
At the stage of designing a building, it is advisable to consider the step of the lathing that is provided for this roofing sheet: it should not exceed 900 mm, and the width of the heat-insulating mats should also be taken into account.
Metal tile is used for roofing, the slope of which exceeds 14 degrees. The length of the sheet is selected taking into account the length of the roof slope. And when measuring the length from the cornice to the ridge of the structure, it is necessary to allow 40-50 mm to have an overhang of the cornice, then the length of the slope should be compared with the length of the selected roofing sheet.
Sheets of metal tiles are laid on a waterproofing layer, which spreads over the insulation, and from the side of the attic it is recommended to install a vapor barrier layer. There must be space between the waterproofing film and the roofing sheets for ventilation.
Internal aprons are mounted at the junction of sheets of metal tiles to the walls. For fixing roofing sheets, special self-tapping screws with a sealed gasket are used. Ridge elements are mounted after laying the material on all roof slopes.
Roof Benefits
Cascade metal tile reviews from developers are positive due to the possibility of economical material consumption, which is possible due to the minimum overlap at the joints.
The following subspecies of this roofing sheet are distinguished: "Cascade elite", "Cascade super" and simply "Cascade". Their qualitative advantages are high:
• environmental safety of the material, • fire resistance, • increased resistance to environmental influences, • rigid longitudinal and transverse profile, • good tightness of adjacent elements, • dimensions of the metal tile "Cascade"avoid a large number of seams, and the capillary groove at the joints provides high tightness, • anti-corrosion polymer coating, • ease and cost-effective installation.
• high mounting and technical capabilities, perfectly realizable on the roofs of the most complex architectural forms, • durability and strength, • original elegant look, • wide color palette.
Installation tips and tricks
1. The consumption of self-tapping screws per square meter is provided in 6-8 pieces per sheet.
2. Installation work must be carried out in comfortable shoes with soft soles, step should be in the deflections and gutters of the roofing sheet.
3. Pitched roofs require caps on the ridges, the shape of which is chosen by the customer.
4. It is necessary to strictly observe the pattern of the tiles and not to confuse the top and bottom of the sheet during installation. Optimal stacking - from left to right.5. End blocks are mounted on the end of the roof with an overlap of 10-15 cm.
When choosing this high-tech roofing material, the building acquires a unique individual image. The durability of the roof will be appreciated by the customer's descendants.
