Thanks to the good operational characteristics flexible tiles, or as they are also called, are becoming increasingly popular soft roof, all the work can be done with your own hands, which will significantly save your budget. The cost of the material itself is several times cheaper than other coverings for the roof of a house.

Soft roof structure

In construction reference books it is called bitumen sheets sprinkled with multi-colored chips. Flexible tiles are produced in the format rectangular sheet with one-sided figured cutouts of complex and simple shapes, where the relief is based on a rectangle, oval or polyhedron.

Material structure multilayer, the order of layers is as follows:

Thickness soft roof varies within 3-4 mm - depending on the manufacturer and is characterized by a rich color scheme. Installation flexible tiles carried out on a prepared plywood or tile surface.

Advantages and disadvantages of coating

Before starting installation, weigh the strengths and weaknesses material to be prepared for various surprises.

The presence of characteristic differences in the material in terms of advantages or disadvantages does not categorically indicate that a soft roof should or should not be used.

Installation instructions and requirements for it

The instructional steps will help you learn how to install shingles. They must be followed in order to simplify the work process and guarantee high-quality results upon its completion.

Installation of flexible tiles requires strict adherence to instructions due to the complexity of the process and the need for experience, as well as special knowledge in construction industry. At the time of installation, you need to make intervals between components lathing, observe the optimal linear parameters of the underlying surface.

Minimum permissible slope value when laying flexible tiles with your own hands - 12 degrees, but the underlying surface must be smooth and solid. It is advisable that the moisture content of the building material should not exceed 20% of its total weight.

Installation of a soft roof includes several sequential operations.

Fastening the base layer and underlayment.

Flooring made of boards or plywood is used as an underlying carpet for a soft roof, protecting the roof from leaking. If the roof slope does not exceed 30%, the lining layer is made continuous. When the degree values ​​of the angles are large, the flooring is attached only in special dangerous places– where the cornice, the end of the structure, is located.

Installation of the underlying surface start from the bottom of the slope, gradually moving towards the top. The flooring is overlapped with a width of 0.1 m. This allows you to protect the surface from leakage. The fasteners are nails at intervals of 0.2 m and glue. The glue seals the surface, and the nails secure it. After fastening the underlying surface under the tiles, the process of installing a drainage system begins.

Installation of curtain rods.

Installation of eaves overhangs is done so that it is better to secure the gutter for the drainage. Then sheets of steel are laid on them and on the end on top of the underlying layer. The main thing is to overlap with a width of 20 mm. Fixed steel sheets with the help special nails, nailing them in a zigzag in increments of 0.1 m. In the area for racks, the interval between the fasteners is 3 cm - necessarily thicker than 2 sheets.

Marking.

It is recommended that you first make markings that will guide during installation flexible tiles - the instructions imply this stage primarily for beginners in this matter, but also experienced craftsmen It also doesn’t hurt to have some insurance just in case. It is performed directly on the roof using ordinary chalk.

Due to the small size of the rows, they tend to move to the side during execution construction work. On a large surface this is very noticeable, and then the structure will not be entirely strong if all parameters are not followed exactly.

From bottom to top, preferably closer to the edge, you need to draw a pair of parallel straight lines so that the segment between them is 0.5 m long. In the perpendicular direction from them, straight lines are drawn for rows at intervals of 0.25 m.

Laying soft roofing and fixing it.

Installation of flexible tiles begins from the outermost section of the slope - from the bottom:

By following the instructions, as well as acquiring skills in self-installation tiles, you can not only save cash when installing the roof, but also learn how to do it correctly so that the roof is resistant to deformation and the influence of climatic factors. Everything is in your hands!

Scientific and technological progress has not spared any industry human activity, including production building materials. Nowadays, there are many products that are used for roofing, soft tiles are especially popular among them. It is worth noting that any roofing material will last the entire time (or even longer) warranty period, if the installation technology is followed. Advantage bitumen shingles over its competitors are as follows: it forgives minor installation flaws, it can be used to cover roofs with a slope of 11 degrees.

Soft tiles can be used to cover roofs with a slope of 11 degrees.

Laying flexible tiles in winter is not best idea, most manufacturers recommend that all work be carried out in positive temperature(from +5). The fact is that the sheet with “tiles” must be attached to a wooden base and lining carpet, the surfaces are fastened with a self-adhesive layer, the tightness of the coating is ensured only in bright sunlight, which gradually “melts” the adhesive substance. But in sub-zero temperatures you can start preparatory work: install rafters, wooden flooring, insulate the structure, perform steam and waterproofing.

If there is no other way out and the house needs to be put into operation in winter time year, then these recommendations are especially for you! First, erect a metal or wooden structure on top of the roof, cover it with a special noise-dustproof or simple plastic film. Inside, the “second roof” will be heated by diesel heat guns, so you can maintain the optimal above-zero temperature. By the way, the “warmhouse” also allows you to carry out plastering work.

Laying bitumen shingles

As a base for bitumen shingles suitable material With flat surface(for example, OSB, tongue-and-groove plywood or edged boards) and humidity not exceeding 20%. Place the joints of the boards where the supports are located. The thickness of the plywood and boards should be optimally correlated with the pitch of the rafters; as an example, we list some values:

1. With a rafter pitch of 60 cm, the thickness of the board should be 2 cm, and the plywood should be 1.2 cm.
2. With a step of 90 cm, the thickness of the board is 2.3 cm, and the plywood is 1.8 cm.
3. With a step of 60 cm, the thickness of the board is 3 cm, and the plywood is 2.1 cm.

Why is ventilation needed? There are at least two points here:

1. To reduce the formation of icicles and ice on the roof in winter.
2. To drain water from sheathing and roofing material.

Most often, a rolled insulation product is used as a reinforcing lining, which is mounted from the bottom up with an overlap of 10 cm. Seal the seams with glue and secure the edges with nails in 20 cm increments. If the slope of your roof is 18 degrees or more, it is possible to install a spacer layer only in the valleys, on the eaves overhangs, near chimneys, where the roof adjoins the vertical walls.

We install eaves strips, gables, valley carpet, ordinary tiles

To protect the sheathing from moisture, install metal eaves strips (droppers) on the eaves overhangs (at the top of the lining carpet), with an overlap of 2 cm. Nail them with roofing nails in a zigzag manner, step 10 cm. Pediment strips are also installed with an overlap, but narrower 2 cm (step – 10 cm).

To increase the waterproofness of the structure in valleys, lay a valley carpet on top of the lining layer that matches the color of the tiles. The step between nails is 10 cm. Next, it’s up to the self-adhesive eaves tiles, lay them along eaves overhang joint to joint, removing the protective film. Step back 2 cm from the bend of the eaves strip, nail the elements near the perforation points, and after the fastening point, cover with ordinary tiles.

To avoid color discrepancies, it is recommended to use roofing elements mixed from several packages. Start laying ordinary tiles from the center of the eaves overhang to the end parts of the roof. Remove the protective film, place the tile in the intended place, nail the element (4 nails above the groove line; if the roof slope is more than 45 degrees, then increase the number of fasteners to six).

Start laying soft tiles so that the edge of the first row is located 1 cm higher from the bottom edge of the eaves product, and the “petals” hide the joints. The “petals” of subsequent layers should be flush with the cutouts of the elements of the previous row. At the end, cut the material along the edge and glue it (a strip of glue is about 10 cm). Leave an open strip of 15 cm at the bottom of the valley.

Ridge tiles are obtained by dividing the tiles into 3 parts at the perforation points. Install the elements with the short side parallel to the ridge, nail them with nails (two on each side). Now a little about! Antenna holes are supplied rubber seals; smoke - need to be insulated.

Consumption and method of applying sealing adhesive

For sealing overlaps of row tiles on the valley carpet and lining carpet, junctions, passages ventilation systems You need bitumen glue. Let's talk about composition consumption:

1. To process the overlaps of the underlay carpet (the width of the glue application is 10 cm), you need 0.1 liters of glue for each linear meter.
2. To process the overlaps of ordinary tiles onto the valley (the width of the glue application is 10 cm), you need 0.2 liters of glue for each linear meter.
3. To glue ordinary soft tiles to the end elements (the width of the glue application is 10 cm), you need 0.1 liters of glue for each linear meter.
4. To process brick walls and pipes (over the entire surface), you need 0.7 liters of glue for each linear meter.

Before work, of course, you need to clean the base from dirt, bulk materials, and oil; Apply bitumen solution to dusty and porous surfaces. For glue, you will need a spatula; make the layer thickness about a centimeter. Seams in brickwork Grout the compound flush with the tiles. Gluing will occur in just 3 minutes (complete drying takes from one day to two weeks), hurry up! At low temperatures, warm up the glue before applying the composition.

Caring for flexible tiles

We list the rules that will help increase the service life of the structure:

1. Check the condition of the roof twice a year.
2. Sweep leaves and other small debris from the surface with a soft brush as carefully as possible, so as not to damage the coating.
3. Ensure free flow of liquid from the roof, and do not forget to regularly clear the funnels and gutters of debris.
4. When cleaning the roof in winter, leave about 10 cm of snow on the roof, this will protect the material from frost. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice as they may damage the shingles.

The service life of a house largely depends on the strength and reliability of the roof, and this is achieved by using high-quality roofing materials. One of these materials is bituminous shingles, and today I will tell you how to install flexible tiles with your own hands, in accordance with the technology, and I will introduce you to some of the nuances of this process.

Preparatory stage: calculation of materials

• Calculation of flexible tiles is made based on the roof surface area, plus a margin of 10%, since during operation, material waste ranges from 3 to 7%.
• Mastic is purchased based on use:
  • valleys – 200 g/m;
  • ends – 100 g/m;
  • junction nodes – 750g/m.
• Roofing nails with galvanic coating – 80 grams per 1 sq. m. (9 mm cap, length 3 cm, 3 mm diameter of the rod).

To install a roof made of bitumen shingles you will also need:

• Steam and waterproofing membranes;
• thermal insulation material ( mineral wool, extruded polystyrene foam or other type of insulation);
• double-sided tape;
• material for constructing a base for bitumen shingles (chipboard, OSB-3, FSF, board);
• wooden beams for counter-lattice.
• lining carpet.

Material consumption is calculated based on the roof area, plus a 10% margin.

Important! The rafter system must be strong, since the weight of the soft roof pie is quite large.

Having prepared everything you need, you can proceed to the stage of installing the base and actually installing the roof from bitumen shingles.

Preparing the base

The technology for installing flexible bitumen shingles involves several stages, which are performed in a certain sequence.

Important! Before starting work, all wooden structural elements must be treated with an antiseptic to prevent damage, fungus or mold, and insects.

After the base for the flexible tiles is ready, you can proceed to laying the lining carpet under the bituminous shingles.

The nuances of working with underlay carpet

At this step, it is important to take into account the angle of inclination of the roof - the installation technique and required quantity lining carpet:

• When the slope of the roof slopes is 12–18 degrees, the lining carpet is installed as a continuous sheet.
• If the roof slope is over 18 degrees, only the overhangs of the eaves, valleys, and slope junctions can be covered with lining material, but it is still recommended to make a continuous carpet over the entire roof.

First, the valleys are covered, then the strips of material are laid in two ways:

• horizontally, starting from the bottom and rising to the ridge of the roof - by blocking the bottom strip, the top one prevents moisture from flowing in;
• vertically - the carpet is rolled out from top to bottom. Fastening is done with nails on the ridge, then the material is stretched and fastened in the overhang area.

The overlap of the hydrobarrier strips should be 15 cm to the sides and 10 cm in length. The joints are additionally coated with bitumen mastic (if there is no special adhesive layer on the roll), and also fixed with nails in increments of 25 cm.

Important! The mastic must be applied thin layer, no more than 1 mm. If it is necessary to dilute the bitumen mastic, you must not overdo it with the solvent - neglecting this requirement risks causing the bitumen coating to swell.

Installation of cornice strips

Laying of cornice and end strips is carried out to prevent deformation of the material under the influence of temperature changes and protection wooden structures from unfavorable factors external environment.

Metal cornice strips are installed with an overlap of 5 cm, and fastened with nails or screws in a checkerboard pattern in increments of 10–15 cm. The joints are fixed with two screws or nails.

At the ends, the planks are fastened in the same way.

Since shingles have small sizes, during installation, the rows of tiles may be laid unevenly. To exclude this possibility, perform preliminary marking on the roof surface.

• Along the edges of the roof from top to bottom, using a level, two vertical straight lines are drawn with chalk or a marker;
• then, perpendicular to them, longitudinal straight lines are drawn in increments of 25 cm.

Arrangement of the valley

When the underlayment is ready, and end strips installed, the valleys are covered with a special valley carpet, which is selected in accordance with the color of the tiles. The carpet is fixed using bitumen mastic, which is distributed along the perimeter of the carpet. The width of the mastic layer is 10-15 cm. Additionally, the valley carpet is fixed with roofing nails in increments of 15 cm. This process is covered in detail in the video below:

Finishing the valley should begin with the slope that has the shallowest angle, or with a slope with a shorter length. On the carpet, parallel to the valley axis, it is necessary to draw or mark two lines:

• the first at a distance of 5-7cm - this will be the so-called gutter line along which the shingles will be cut;
• The second is at a distance of 30 cm from the axis - the last nail will be driven along this line, that is, you cannot mechanically fasten the tiles closer than 30 cm to the axis of the valley.

The shingles that extend to the first line are trimmed, and their top edges are trimmed at a 45-degree angle. Mastic is applied to the tiles and valley, after which they are pressed against each other. The second line is used for fastening with nails.

For roofs with a pitch of less than 45 degrees, one shingle is nailed with five nails. When the slope angle is more than 45 degrees, fastening should be done with at least 8 nails.

Technology for laying eaves and row tiles

According to the technology of laying flexible tiles, it is necessary to start the installation process from the bottom of the slope (with a distance of 2-3 cm from it). The first row can be laid in two ways:

• using special eaves tiles;
• in the absence of one, the petals are cut off from ordinary shingles, and the resulting strips are used as cornice elements.

The strip is fastened with nails (the distance from the edge must be at least 25 mm, as in the photo above), or, if installation is carried out in cold weather, the shingles are heated with a hair dryer and glued to the eaves strip.

Arrangement of junctions to pipes

For connecting the soft roof to brick pipe There are several ways. The first is to install a metal apron that matches the material and color of the shingles. Special kits are available for sale that include everything needed for installation.

The second is to use pieces of valley carpet, from which the lower, side and upper elements connecting to the pipe are cut out.

First, a plinth or triangular block is placed at the base of the pipe, on top of which a lining carpet is laid. The pipe itself is plastered and treated with a bitumen primer.

The connection device occurs parallel to the installation of ordinary flexible tiles:

• The shingle adjacent to the bottom of the pipe is cut along a triangular strip and attached to the base;
• Next, first the lower abutment element, cut from the valley carpet, is installed, then the side and upper elements. They are coated with mastic and glued to the pipe (to a height of at least 30 cm) and the lining carpet (with an overlap of at least 20 cm);
• a groove is cut out of the brick into which a metal junction strip (apron) is inserted. Its fastening to the pipe is carried out mechanically, using nails, dowels or screws, and the joint is sealed with polyurethane sealant;
• the remaining ordinary shingles of flexible tiles are laid on top of the abutment element, glued to it with mastic, and additionally secured with nails.

This whole process is illustrated in detail in the video:

If it is necessary to install ventilation or aerators, seal round holes performed according to the illustration below:

Laying ridge elements

The roof ridge made of flexible tiles is made using ridge elements. The sequence of actions is as follows:

If additional ventilation is needed, a plastic ridge aerator can be installed on the ridge. It is attached to the roof with long nails, and covered with tiles on top.

In conclusion, I suggest you watch a video where absolutely all the steps in the installation technology of flexible tiles are discussed in detail:

Any owner of his own home wants his roof to be reliable and inexpensive. Carrying out installation work with your own hands, you can save a lot of money. In order to end up with high-quality housing, it is necessary to use the technology of laying bitumen shingles. Choosing soft covering, you need to lay it down correctly. Only high-quality installation of flexible tiles with your own hands will allow the roofing covering not to deteriorate for many years. At the end of the article, a video of the technology for laying flexible tiles will be presented.

The technology for laying soft tiles has some nuances that should not be forgotten. To understand some aspects of installing tiles, it is necessary to study this roofing material.

Advantages of flexible tiles

This base has the main advantages - it is light weight and low cost. The lightness of soft tiles allows you to make the foundation and house not very massive, thanks to this there is a saving on building materials and labor costs. Inexpensive cost roofing material allows it to compete with heavy types of roofing.

Other advantages:

• High frost resistance.
• Resistant to strong winds.
• Good tolerance to sudden temperature changes.
• High heat resistance.
• Consistency of color over time.
• Resistant to a variety of precipitation.

Preparation before laying flexible tiles

For the base for the tiles use:

Planed boards are used, and best of all, tongue and groove. They are laid in such a way that the joints hit the supports, spanning two spans. The boards should have a gap of five millimeters. It is necessary because wood can expand due to changes in temperature and moisture.

If plywood is used, the rafters must have such a distance that plywood sheets fell on the rafters. Ready the base must be level and rigid.

In addition, for installation you will need:

• Underlay carpet. For a new roof you can use any bitumen material. If the roof is old, then use previously laid roofing material.
• Valley carpet. It is used for waterproofing junctions with ventilation pipes and walls.

Using necessary materials and tools, begin preparatory work before laying flexible tiles.

First with inside roofs are attached with a vapor barrier film. It is nailed to the edges of the rafters, and attached to the ends wooden planks. The film strips are secured with tape.

WITH outside insulation is being laid. To fix it to the rafters, use wooden blocks. A windproof film is placed on top of the insulation. It is secured with a counter beam. The sheathing is subsequently nailed to it. Then boards, plywood or OSB are laid, secured with self-tapping screws.

Do-it-yourself installation of soft tiles takes place in accordance with temperature restrictions. This is necessary due to the structure of the material. Very firmly flexible tiles are connected to each other at high temperature , which is achieved due to the sultry sun. At low temperatures, it may fall off from the base to which it is glued. In cold weather, you can use a hair dryer to heat sheets of material. Sometimes the attic space is heated.

First, they spread it around the entire perimeter of the roof. underlay carpet, nailing him by:

• Along the cornice.
• In the valleys.
• Along the front overhang.
• On the ridge.
• In places where the roof slope is broken.

If the roof has a slope of more than 20 degrees, then the entire area is covered with lining carpet. Start from the bottom, spreading the carpet perpendicular to the sheathing. You need to nail it overlapping to a width of 15 centimeters with a fixation step of 20 centimeters. All connections are sealed with sealant or bitumen mastic. A cornice strip is nailed on top of the carpet, protecting the sheathing from moisture. If the cornice strip cannot be nailed, then the cornice strip is wrapped under the sheathing and nailed in increments of 5 centimeters.

Then to the gable nail the end strips. For them better connection It is necessary to trim the edges with scissors and finally secure. In the same way, the slats are adjusted on the ridge. They protect wooden sheathing and drain water from the ridge down.

Strips of ridge-eaves bitumen shingles are placed on top of the nailed eaves overhang strip. They are nailed, retreating from the edge 2.5 centimeters, joint to joint. These places are coated with bitumen mastic. Then the brackets, which are intended for gutters, are attached.

The valley carpet is applied as a second layer on top of the main one. Spread it in places where moisture can accumulate, in niches, at junctions. It is fixed with galvanized nails, and the edges are coated with mastic.

The most important stage installation - laying flexible tiles with your own hands. Start laying from the central part of the slope. After removing it protective film, it is pressed firmly to the base. It is nailed along the top with four nails. The bitumen shingles are retreated from the strip of ridge-eaves by five centimeters. In this case, the perforation of the ridge-eaves strip must be completely covered with the petals of the glued tiles. It is trimmed along the edges of the pediment line and glued with mastic.

An important point in installation is the intersection with the ventilation and chimney. The base of the ventilation must be treated with mastic. Then a hole the size of this ventilation device is cut in the shingles. After laying soft tiles, it the base is coated with bitumen mastic.

With a chimney everything is much more complicated. In the place where it is adjacent to the roof, three slats are nailed in the shape of a triangle, so that the right angle is at the base of the pipe. Then a lining carpet is nailed around the pipe, and the overlaps are coated with bitumen mastic. After this, the roofing material is laid so that its upper edge rests on the batten and rests against the pipe. A valley carpet is installed on top of the tiles. The sheets are partially glued and nailed to the roof, and the rest is lifted onto the pipe and glued with bitumen mastic. Upper part The carpet on the pipe is covered with an apron, and the seams are coated with sealant.

Below is video instructions.

Final installation of soft tiles

The tiles are laid out row by row up to the ridge. Installation is carried out in such a way that all the petals of the material are located at the same level and cover the nails. The ridge is covered with ridge-eaves flexible tiles. To do this, it is divided and torn along the perforations. Remove the film from the adhesive side and put on the ridge, bending in the middle so that the short side of the tile is parallel to the ridge. Using nails, the tile is nailed to the side hidden under the next tile. You need to drive the nails in this way: two on one side of the ridge, two on the other. Many people install a ridge aerator on the ridge, which creates additional ventilation in the attic.

Thus, if you correctly follow the technology of laying flexible tiles, then such a roof can last a very long time. To prevent it from becoming overgrown with moss, it must be cleaned and washed with antiseptic agents every 5 years, and also monitor its condition. ventilation holes. Do you want to know how to install flexible tiles? The video below will help you.

The appearance of soft tile roofing materials on the market has significantly simplified the process of covering roofs of complex configurations. This is the only one quality material, possessing flexibility and plasticity, it can be used to quickly and hermetically cover all types of roofs, including domed ones. At the same time, the amount of unproductive waste is minimal, which cannot be said about other roofing materials. The service life of some types of flexible tiles reaches fifty years, however, such material is not much different in cost from piece coverings in the elite segment.

The reliability and durability of a roof equally depend on several factors.

1. Technical characteristics of soft tiles. You should pay attention not only to appearance, this parameter only affects the appearance of the building and has nothing to do with durability. Buyers should find out what base was used by the manufacturers, what type chemical composition bitumen and what is its thickness. Bitumen must be modified to increase protection from ultraviolet rays and increase ductility when sub-zero temperatures and resistance to mechanical loads. The base must be chosen the strongest of the polymer fibers.

   

2. The quality of the rafter system. If the structure is wobbly, has uneven surfaces, and the load-bearing units do not meet maximum loads, then the roof will not be airtight. Over time, due to numerous vibrations, mechanical damage or peeling will appear. This applies to all roofing materials, not just soft tiles.

   

3. Professionalism of roofers. No matter how high-quality the roofing material is, the inept actions of the builders neutralize all its advantages. Builders must not only have an excellent knowledge of theory, but also have extensive practical experience. Inexperienced roofers can make their own decisions depending on the situation; it is impossible to foresee all problems in advance. In addition, responsible craftsmen will never deviate from the recommended technology in order to save time.

   

All roofing work Laying soft tiles consists of several stages, the high-quality implementation of each of them affects the reliability and durability of the roof.

Depending on the complexity of the rafter system and the purpose of the building, some steps can be skipped. The table provides the most complete list of construction measures for the most complex roofs.

Before starting installation work, you should prepare tools and draw up a preliminary action plan.