Metal tile is one of the most interesting modern roofing materials. Its installation is extremely simple. A set of roofing from any company often comes with installation instructions for metal tiles. It describes the stages of the work in sufficient detail. Sometimes there is no such instruction. In this case, there will be no problems either. There is a lot of information on the Internet on this topic. There are even special instructional videos.
Elements of kits from different companies may have some features, so the installation of metal tiles will also be special. The instruction is attached to the kit so that the consumer can immediately understand all the nuances.
Below we will consider the main steps and mandatory rules that must be followed when installing metal tiles from any manufacturer.
Brief instructions for the installation of metal tiles includes several items:
- Waterproofing.
- Contra-lattice device.
- Installing the bottom strips of gutters, valleys andaprons for pipes.
- Installation of eaves, drains.
- Installation of metal tile sheets.
- Mounting decorative elements.
- Installation and installation of ventilation elements.
- Installing the ridge element.
In addition, any instruction for the installation of metal tiles offers to prepare a set of tools necessary for the work. The minimum kit should include metal shears, a screwdriver with a nozzle for self-tapping screws, a tape measure, twine, a sealant gun, a band bender and pliers.
First of all, hydro- and vapor barrier is arranged. For this, a special film is used, which is attached to the bars of the crate. Mounting begins with the valleys. The tape from the film is rolled out over the entire length of the valley. Then the tapes are rolled out and fastened along the entire slope, horizontally, starting from the bottom. In this case, you need to do an overlap. The joints of the tapes are glued horizontally with adhesive tape.
Then the instruction for the installation of metal tiles of any company involves the installation of a counter-lattice. It consists of bars 50 by 50 mm and is attached to the bars of the main crate. After that, boards are horizontally stuffed onto the counter-lattice. The step between them should correspond to the step of the metal tile.
The next step is the installation of the lower levels of the valleys. After that, the lower aprons of the pipes are mounted. Install the gutter holders and insert the gutter into it. After that, the cornice bar is attached.
Then installs itselfmetal tile. The installation instructions for the sheets are also quite simple. They are overlapped, fixing them on the counter-lattice with self-tapping screws, in a checkerboard pattern, after two waves.
After the entire roof is covered with sheets, decorative top strips of valleys, aprons for pipes, as well as a ridge strip are mounted. The latter is laid with a sealant. Next, you need to install ventilation elements. Under them, holes of the appropriate size are made in the sheets of metal tiles and the film.
Metello tiles are distinguished by high strength, corrosion resistance, and therefore durability. It is aesthetically attractive, safe for he alth and easy to install inexpensive material. All this explains its demand.
