Tile has long been considered one of the most reliable roofing materials. Once it was made of clay mixed with straw and fired in kilns. Over time, production technologies have improved, and now you can buy tiles made from a variety of materials. The bituminous soft tile is especially popular. This is due not only to its excellent protective qualities, but also to the ease of installation. Such material can be mounted on any complex roof with any slope.
Flexible tile Tegola is considered to be the most popular in Europe. It has been sold in Russia since 1987. This is a truly high-quality material that will protect your home from any bad weather. The tile is able to withstand a temperature range from -70 to +110 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is perfect for the Russian climate.
Tegola flexible tiles are made by impregnating fiberglass with bitumen-based materials. Depending on the model, each tile is either covered with a sheet of metal or sprinkled with bas alt granules on top. Both coatings make this material absolutelywaterproof and very durable. In addition, this tile has excellent noise-absorbing properties.
The most commonly used metal coating is copper, which over time, becoming covered with a patina, becomes even more resistant to the influence of adverse weather phenomena. In addition, the patina gives the tiles a very attractive antique effect.
Tegola's bas alt roofing is characterized by enhanced protective properties. The fact is that when sprinkling bitumen with bas alt chips, the company uses three types of granule fractions - small, medium and large. The result is that the particles are very tightly pressed against each other, and this makes the coating absolutely waterproof. In addition, the granules do not get enough sleep.
Roofing, for which Tegola flexible tiles were used, can have a very different color. For coloring bas alt granules paints of pleasant natural shades are used. The dyeing process itself includes a special granule ceramization technology. After the granule is subjected to such treatment, a very strong shell is formed around it. Thanks to this, the paint retains its color throughout the life of the tile, which can be decades.
Installation of Tegola shingles is very simple. OSB, plywood or boards are used as the basis. Tiles are fastened to bituminous mastic and fixed with four nails. The lightness of the sheets and the absence of the need to mount elements such as ridge, valleys andetc., make installation very easy and fast. Anyone can make it on their own, even if the roof has a very complex configuration.
Tegola flexible shingles will be an excellent choice for roof protection. This beautiful, durable, and most importantly sound-absorbing material will last for many years, give your home a modern chic and no hassle to repair.
