The name of the bituminous shingles is due to the fact that bitumen is in its composition. To create the material, fiberglass or felt is also used as a base, and it is impregnated with bitumen. When added to it with polymer additives, it becomes very strong, solid, and bends well.
Finished shingles are long strips, the ornament of which resembles the laying of natural shingles. Both colors and patterns can differ from each other, and this is why architects and designers love the material. By combining different types of tiles with other materials for home decoration, you can make any building individual, give it a modern style.
Such material is in great demand in suburban construction, the roof of many cottages is covered with bituminous tiles. Soft tiles are flat sheets, the base of which makes them strong, and the impregnation enhances this property. On the front side of the sheets there is a colored crumb of natural stone. It not only decorates the tiles, performing a decorative role, but also protects them from mechanical stress and the influence of the environment.
From below, the material is covered with a layer of quartz sand in the case when it is possible to fix the sheets with nails. But the edge, or the entire sheet (if sand is not used), is necessarily covered with an adhesive mixture. One of the edges of the sheet is figured, it imitates several tile products.
Benefits of soft tiles
If you are going to buy bituminous shingles , it will be beneficial, since it is about half the price of natural. And, importantly, its weight is almost five times lower than that of natural ones.
This means that there will be no need to strengthen the foundation, there is no need to erect thick walls that will be able to withstand the weight of the roof. And here you can immediately see the financial savings.
The soft structure allows you to make a minimum amount of waste, while you can create a roof of complex geometry. If we compare the noise absorption of shingles made of bitumen and metal shingles, then here the first option wins significantly. Also, soft tiles will create excellent waterproofing and will be able to withstand strong winds. Due to the presence of dielectric properties, lightning is excluded from entering the house. The structure of the layers allows you to withstand sudden temperature changes without loss.
The operation of the material is convenient because it does not lose its shape and color, and there is also no need for touch-up - the roof looks attractive for a long time. Sound absorption makes living in a house with such a roof comfortable.
For fastening the tiles, a non-layer is used
