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Soft roof with hard coating. Soft roofing: types and prices, photos of the best options and installation methods. The cost of installation of the coating

Essentially a soft roof is an improved roofing material. Like everything in Lately in construction (for example, the same one) it received several new layers. Prices different types The products differ insignificantly, so such a roof can be built with virtually different architectural features. But the wear-resistant characteristics have gone far from their ancestor - simple roofing felt. In this review we will look at the varieties soft roof, the pros and cons of using this material, and also study the range of products that are presented on construction market our country.

As we noted earlier, the basis of the building material is still the same roofing material. It has been used for roofs for decades and has high wear-resistant characteristics. Thanks to this quality, manufacturers of modern roofing materials and paid attention to him. However, durability is not everything; one of the main disadvantages of roofing material is its low tensile strength. Over time, the material simply crumbled. In modern variations of soft roofing, one very important change has appeared - roofing felt has become very solid foundation– fiberglass.

Fiberglass consists of fiberglass threads and organic resins. There are several classes of material strength. This material was taken as a reinforcing coating.

The structure of bitumen itself has changed. It included more advanced additives that increased its resistance to negative factors environment: low temperatures, overheating, high humidity and so on.

What a soft roof looks like using real examples: photos of finished projects

The architects immediately realized that the improved coating could not only be applied in layers by rolling out rolls, but also based on it, new, completely unique finishing materials could be created. One of the options for implementing the idea was soft tiles. Various types, shapes, shades allow you to create real architectural masterpieces. Look at the photo to see how unexpected and unusual the options for using soft tiles can be.

Types of soft roofing and average price per 1 m²

If roofing felt was used mostly for, then modern flexible rolls are a full-fledged construction material. It carries many functions. Made using modern polymers, it perfectly can act as finishing or preliminary layer.

Advice! On sale you will find various types of mastics, as well as polymer membranes and bitumen shingles. Roll roofing is most conveniently laid on a flat roof, while bitumen shingles are most often used on roofs with complex terrain.

Types and prices of soft bitumen shingles

As we have already noted above, soft tiles are a complex multi-layer product. The top layer most often consists of protective coating, mainly sprayed basalt and shale chips are used.

The topping layer is already fixed on the SBS bitumen layer itself. Sometimes natural oxidized bitumen can be used. This material is not durable, and it is better not to buy this option for a soft roof. Since its characteristics will be much inferior to synthetic ones. The latter stretches well, does not tear under tension and has high wear-resistant characteristics. All these layers are attached to a fiberglass base that is already known to us. The bottom layer has a special sticky impregnation, which is protected by a special film.

Based on the characteristics and quality of the coating of each of these layers, we can distinguish types of products, which in turn have different costs.

Soft tiles can have different shapes. The most common variations of “petals”: ​​oval, hexagon, brick, rectangle, rhombus. There are also more non-standard types of edge design.

There are variations not only in shape, but also in shades color range. There are a great many of them. The most popular are red-red, brick or brown shades. The cheapest tiles are monochrome. The cost as of September 2018 is approximately 235 rubles per 1 m².

bitumen shingles

Multicolor tiles will cost slightly more. Most often these are foreign samples from the USA and Finland. The cost of the multi-color version is from 340 rubles per 1 m².

And finally, an ultra-modern option - tiles with a 3D effect. This design is used for the “shingle” shape. Price square meter– from 430 rubles per 1 m².

Among the types and implementation options new technology most often for high quality note the soft roofs of TechnoNIKOL Shinglas. The cost of such tiles is from 250 rubles per 1 m².

bituminous shingles TechnoNIKOL Shinglas

Types of coatings and prices of soft roll roofing

But soft roofing material for roofs produced in rolls will cost almost several times less than bitumen shingles. Its average price is from 180 rubles per ten-meter roll. Low cost makes this material a leader among budget options.

There are several options for roll roofing depending on the base used:

• Roofing cardboard. It does not have a long service life. On average, the warranty period is limited to 8 years. Does not tolerate temperature changes well and is used mainly for temporary waterproofing.

roofing cardboard

• Fiberglass– is the basis for the production of such materials as Uniflex, Linokorm, Stekloizol and Euroruberoid. It is favorably distinguished by its high resistance to negative environmental factors, as well as a warranty period of up to 15 years. These are the materials used to cover the roofs of residential buildings.

uniflex

Soft roofing: types and prices of membrane materials

Olefin, rubber and polyvinyl chloride - these materials are used to create a durable membrane base. Each manufacturer is trying to profitably improve its composition in order to ensure even higher quality of the product and increase its service life.

Types of roofing membranes:

• EPDM– universal polymer material based on rubber and reinforcing polyester mesh, which is widely used in construction. EPDM does not allow moisture to pass through and can be used in conjunction with other finishing materials.

The only thing that may cause difficulties is the installation of joints. It must be done using glue. This method is not as reliable as welding. The cost of such a membrane is 490 rubles per m².

epdm membrane

• TPO membranes. They are used for waterproofing and other building structures and structures. The material combines the best qualities of rubber and plastic. The olefin coating is reinforced with fiberglass or polyester mesh. Tolerates temperature changes well. Among the disadvantages, experts note the low elasticity of the material. The price of this material is quite high - from 650 rubles per m².

TPO membranes

• PVC– membranes are the cheapest and most accessible material. It is chosen for roofing due to its ease of installation and long service life, good resistance to temperature changes and fire. PVC membrane afraid of solvents, incompatible with bitumen. Price from 420 rubles per m².

PVC membrane

Types and prices of soft roofing brand "TechnoNIKOL"

Products of the Technonikol brand have long been loved by Russian buyers for their fairly affordable prices for roofing materials and high quality products. The material is produced different types and options for using reinforcing layers and coatings.

Let's look at the main ones first in the budget segment:

• glass insulation It is most often used for final finishing and waterproofing. It features a durable fiberglass base and a special protective layer of polymer film.

stekloizol

• bikrost. The material is based on fiberglass. Top part covered with oxidized bitumen. Durable due to thickness. It must be mounted using guides.

Mid-priced products:

• linokorm It is based on a special non-woven fiber based on polyester compounds. Covered with synthetic polyolefin bitumen. To simplify installation, it is equipped with a thermal indicator on the bottom layer;

linokorm

• bipole– has a fiberglass base and a polymer-bitumen coating. It has high adhesion and can be mounted on vertical surfaces;

• bicroelast– similar in composition to linocor, but differs in a special manufacturing technology that makes the coating highly elastic. It can be installed at air temperatures down to -10 degrees.

bicroelast

The average cost per m² for these materials is from 500 rubles.

Premium Materials:

• uniflex. For its production, ultra-strong and elastic SBS bitumen is used, which is not afraid of temperature changes. Due to a special layer of sand backfill the roof can “breathe”. This eliminates the occurrence of rotting areas.

uniflex

• ecoflex. Perfect option for work and further use. High-quality elastomeric material, resistant to frost and temperatures up to plus 120 degrees. Service life is at least 30 years.

Pros and cons of using the material

Soft roofing, like any other building material, has its pros and cons, which can affect the purchase decision.

Among the advantages are:

Flaws:

• price;
• If installation technology is not followed, moisture may enter.

This can lead to rotting OSB sheets, in winter, accumulated moisture under pressure can break the tightness of the coating and squeeze out the bitumen shingles.

Please also ensure that branches of trees adjacent to the building do not touch the tiles if possible. Pets can also ruin the seal of the masonry.

Installation nuances: step-by-step instructions with photos

Installation of a soft roof will not cause any difficulties, provided that the installation technology is followed.

We suggest studying in detail all stages of work for laying soft tiles on a house with complex geometry.

Traditionally, slate and its derivatives made of galvanized metal were used to cover the roofs of private houses. Despite a lot of advantages, these materials are obsolete. They are being replaced by modern analogues of roofing felt and flexible tiles, which are characterized by increased reliability and low cost, which is especially important in the realities of our country.

Structure and features of a soft roof

Before proceeding to a detailed consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of a soft roof, you should understand its structure, as well as the features of the materials used. This will allow you to clearly imagine the method and technology used to install them.

What is soft roofing

Soft roofing is a collective concept roofing structure, consisting of modern insulating materials and roofing coverings of various compositions.

To install a soft roof, various types of coatings can be used, differing both in composition and scope, and in installation technology. The choice of a specific material is determined by the area of ​​the roof, its angle of inclination and the need to create a complete thermal insulation cake.

When creating a soft roof, the following roofing coverings are used:

In private construction, when creating a soft roof, bitumen-roll and bitumen-polymer coatings, as well as bitumen mastics, are usually used. Polymer membranes are used only in special cases. For example, when installing or repairing a flat roof of a garage or utility room, when it is necessary to insulate the roof, thereby creating minimum pressure on the roof structure.

Typical device diagram

The most popular material for installing a soft roof in individual construction is bituminous shingles. It is produced in the form of rectangular modules called shingles. In its structure, flexible tiles are similar to rolled materials, because the main component providing its waterproofing properties is bitumen. A standard shingle consists of several layers.

Advantages and disadvantages of soft roofing

Soft roofing and the materials used for its construction, like other types of roofing coverings, have several advantages and disadvantages that affect their performance. In addition, the disadvantages narrow the scope of their application.

Before installation bitumen shingles the sheathing is covered with sheets of plywood or OSB - this ensures a tighter fit of the roofing material

The advantages of a soft roof include:

• service life - the average service life of soft roofs exceeds 20 years. Often, manufacturers themselves provide a guarantee on materials and quality of work performed. For example, the TechnoNIKOL corporation provides a guarantee for polymer membranes for 7 years, and for bitumen shingles - from 20 to 50 years, depending on the series;
• maintainability - damage and other defects that occur on the carpet during use flat roof, are easily repaired by replacing the defective area. In the case of asphalt shingles, it is enough to replace only a few damaged shingles;
• reliability - bitumen roll coatings and soft tiles are highly resistant to precipitation, moisture, sudden temperature changes, and the effects of fungi and microorganisms. Over the course of many years, soft roofing coverings only gradually lose their original appearance;
• ease of installation - unlike metal or composite roofing materials, bitumen-roll coatings and soft tiles You can install it yourself, without involving specialists. Moreover, most branded manufacturers complete the material with detailed step-by-step installation instructions;
• good sound insulation - soft roofing absorbs extraneous sounds and noise. Due to this, the sound of heavy rain or blows from falling hail practically does not penetrate inside the building. This is especially felt in houses where, when installing a soft roof, a full layer of thermal insulation was laid.

Among the significant disadvantages of soft roofing, one can note its low resistance to fire (class GP4 - highly flammable), due to the use of bitumen. Polymer membranes are slightly less flammable and have a flammability class of G3 - normally flammable. In terms of open flame propagation, both types of materials belong to group RP1 - non-flame propagating.

The second significant drawback is the low degree of thermal insulation without the use of modern insulation materials. Therefore, the use of bitumen roll coatings and PVC membranes without creating a full-fledged roofing cake is unjustified, especially if some heating method is planned or has already been implemented in the house.

Soft roof structure

The most common option found in private and suburban construction is a gable roof. A roofing pie of this design when laying flexible tiles will have the following structure:

• ventilation lath and sheathing - the ventilation lath provides a gap between the sheathing and the vapor barrier layer, which is necessary for free ventilation of the under-roof space and the roofing pie. Thanks to this, excess moisture evaporates freely without being absorbed into the thermal insulation material. The sheathing provides rigidity and strength to the base from the attic side;
• roof truss system - wooden beams, coming from the roof ridge at a certain angle (>15 o). Rafters act as supports that evenly distribute the load exerted by the weight of roofing materials and thermal insulation;
• vapor barrier - an insulating membrane that absorbs moisture. Necessary to protect hygroscopic thermal insulation materials. When moisture gets in, the membrane retains the excess. Due to ventilation, excess moisture evaporates, thereby keeping the insulation dry. Vapor barrier membrane usually installed on the attic side;

  When installing a pitched soft roof, the vapor barrier is installed from the attic side, and the waterproofing material is installed on top of the thermal insulation layer

• thermal insulation - the most popular materials for insulating soft roofs are modern insulation materials based on extruded polystyrene foam and mineral wool. The former are produced only in slabs with a thickness of 3 cm, the latter - in slabs and rolls with a thickness of 5 and 10 cm. There is also thinner mineral wool, but it is better not to use it because low efficiency. Both types of insulation can have different densities, which affect both the rigidity of the material and its thermal insulation qualities;

  When installing a soft roof on pitched roofs, a ventilation batten must be installed to ensure air flow into the under-roof space

• leveling material - moisture resistant plywood or OSB. Leveling material is necessary to create a completely flat surface. This condition is mandatory when laying soft tiles. Otherwise, a sufficient level of insulation will not be achieved, which may lead to moisture entering the under-roof space;
• lining carpet is a lightweight and durable multi-layer polyester-based material. Used when laying any soft tiles. In some cases it is even used as a temporary roof covering. Necessary for additional insulation of the roofing pie;
• roofing - modern bitumen and bitumen-polymer materials. The cheapest and most accessible are roofing felt, bikrost, rubemast, etc. The most expensive are various variations bitumen shingles and polymer membranes. The choice of material depends entirely on the capabilities of the home owners and the exterior of the building.

Types of soft roofing

There are different approaches to classifying soft roofing, but we recommend using a conditional division into types depending on the roofing material. This is convenient and does not create additional confusion, as is the case with consideration of the front surface of coatings or classification according to installation technology.

PVC membranes

Polyvinyl chloride soft roofing or PVC membrane is laid as on a prepared concrete slab ceilings, and on top of the roofing pie. The membrane consists of a homogeneous polyvinyl chloride mass, special plasticizers, fillers and additives. The use of additional components provides the final material with increased strength and insulating qualities.

The PVC membrane consists of several layers, although this is almost impossible to determine visually

In most cases, the membrane has a multilayer structure consisting of at least three technological layers.

1. Flexible, textured PVC that guarantees high protection against moisture, UV rays, temperature changes, etc.
2. Textile fabric made of polyester threads that acts as a reinforcing layer. Provides the strength properties of the membrane.
3. Dark gray PVC surface. Provides increased stability of the membrane on a rough base.

PVC membrane coating is supplied in rolls with lengths from 10 to 25 m. The width of the roll varies depending on the manufacturer, but the most common products are 2.05–2.10 m wide. The thickness of the coating depends on the type of membrane, but not less than 1.2 mm.

The average service life of a PVC membrane is at least 30 years. At the same time, the first planned repair of the roof is carried out no earlier than after 15–20 years, provided that the roof is an unused object. Otherwise, the first repair may be required much earlier.

When laying the PVC membrane, special welding equipment is used

The undeniable advantages of PVC membranes include:

• strength and elasticity;
• vapor permeability;
• fire safety;
• light weight;
• high strength of the weld;
• ease of installation.

Among the disadvantages, it is necessary to note the high cost compared to analogues made from bitumen, as well as a limited scope of application. As mentioned earlier, the membrane can be laid on a pitched roof, but for this the technology must be strictly followed, which requires experience and the availability of special equipment.

In essence, PVC membrane is a highly specialized roofing coating designed to create soft roofs on objects with a flat roof structure.

Soft roofing made of rubber crumbs

Crumb rubber is a product of recycling old tires and is used as a coating for pedestrian paths, children's and sports grounds, as well as flat roofs. On average, the size of the crumb rubber fraction does not exceed 2–3 mm.

To create a soft roof from tire recycling products, a bitumen base is used, to which polyurethane and thiokol mixed with crumbs are added. The resulting bitumen-rubber mass is poured onto a previously prepared base. The result is a homogeneous and seamless roofing carpet that fits tightly to the rough base.

Crumb rubber for soft roofing is obtained by recycling old car tires

Some manufacturers produce roofing coverings with the addition of crumb rubber in the form of tiles measuring 500x500 mm and 10 mm thick. Most often, they are a universal material and can be used both as a roofing material for existing roofs and for constructing sidewalks and paths.

The advantages of a soft roof made from crumb rubber include:

• high wear resistance;
• anti-slip effect;
• resistance to aggressive environments;
• vapor permeability;
• safety and environmental friendliness.

Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the installation technology and scope. The laying technology is specific, so it requires time to study and retrain when it comes to professional workers.

In addition, without experience, it is almost impossible to lay the coating yourself.

The scope of application of soft roofing made from crumb rubber is also limited to flat roofs. When distributing the liquid composition even over a surface with a slight slope, problems can already arise.

Flexible bituminous shingles are a modern roofing material that, during installation, is laid overlapping and fixed with galvanized nails. The size of the shingles depends on the manufacturer and its shape. For example, the “Jazz” flexible tile from the Technonikol corporation has a full shingle size of 100×33.5 cm. The tile under the “Sonata” brand is somewhat smaller - 100×31.7 cm. It should be taken into account that this is the full size. The visible size of the tiled petals is 12–15 cm smaller.

Flexible shingles first appeared in the United States more than 100 years ago. Currently, this type of roofing is the most popular in the construction of private houses. In Russia, bitumen shingles are not so popular due to a different economic situation, but their demand is growing every year.

Flexible bitumen shingles are one of the most popular roofing coverings in Europe and the USA

The advantages of flexible tiles include:

• strength and reliability;
• wear resistance;
• relatively light weight;
• good sound insulation;
• high anti-corrosion properties;
• quick and easy installation;
• service life of at least 20 years.

Among the disadvantages, low frost resistance should be highlighted, which, with a sharp temperature change and prolonged negative temperatures, can lead to the formation of cracks, tears, peeling and other deformations.

Unlike other bitumen roofing materials, flexible tiles require periodic cleaning of debris, leaves, tree branches, etc. Like bitumen roll coatings, flexible tiles have flammability groups 3 and 4, which corresponds to normal and highly flammable materials.

The high cost compared to roll roofing and metal tiles is also a significant disadvantage. Therefore, if the goal when installing a soft roof is to save as much as possible, then this roofing material is definitely not suitable. In this case, it is better to consider more traditional types soft roofs.

Video: how to choose flexible tiles

Bitumen roll roofing

Soft roll roofing is flat or pitched roof, for the construction of which roll and waterproofing materials were used. The first group includes glassine, roofing felt, rubemast, bikrost, linokrom, etc. The second group includes materials under the trademarks “Technoelast”, “Vestoplast”, “Uniflex”, “Ecoflex” and others.

Unlike other roofing materials, bitumen roll coatings are universal. In urban construction they are most often used on roofs multi-storey buildings and public institutions, and in private and country houses - for the installation of roofs of country houses and outbuildings, as well as garages with a flat and pitched roof.

Bitumen roll coatings are a universal material for installing both flat and pitched roofs

The advantages of rolled roofing materials include:

• reliability and strength;
• maintainability;
• high sound insulation qualities;
• simple installation technology.

In fact, roll roofing has only two significant shortcomings. The first is a relatively short service life when using cheap coatings (roofing felt, rubemast, stekloizol), which does not exceed 10 years, and the second is an unattractive appearance. To improve the aesthetic qualities of rolled roofing, some manufacturers produce materials with stone chips in red, green, blue and other bright colors.

Leading manufacturers of soft roofing

To review leading manufacturers of roofing and insulation materials, we used the Yandex.Market platform, where we selected the optimal brands and positions based on user ratings. At the end of some sections below, 2-3 reviews of the products of the companies in question will be given. If necessary, you can always study other reviews on specialized portals on the Internet.

Materials for soft roofing from TechnoNIKOL Corporation

TechnoNIKOL Corporation is the largest among Russian manufacturers roofing coverings, sound, hydro and thermal insulation, as well as materials used in transport and road construction.

For the installation of soft roofs, the TechnoNIKOL corporation offers more than 7 types of roofing roll coverings and waterproofing materials, more than 10 positions among polymer membranes, as well as 5 brands of flexible bitumen shingles.

In addition, the company’s line includes mastic compositions based on bitumen and polyurethane, which are among the best on the market in terms of price-quality ratio.

Flexible tiles from TechnoNIKOL have an excellent appearance and low cost, especially compared to their European counterparts

In fact, the TechnoNIKOL company has established itself only with the best side, although you can also find negative reviews on the Internet. I will not undertake to justify all the bad things said about materials from TechnoNIKOL, but in my personal practice I have also encountered poor quality of bitumen roll coatings. In 2015 I had to deal with the construction of a new country house on a personal property. At the same time, I did not demolish the old dacha, but left it as a temporary warehouse for tools. In addition, there was a kitchen and a bedroom on the second floor. Unfortunately, over many years of operation, the old roofing covering became unusable, so it was decided to replace it with RKK-350 roofing felt from TechnoNIKOL. The material is intended specifically for the top layer of the roofing pie and has shown itself only from the best side. The construction of a new country house was postponed until the next season, since it was not possible to build in winter. At the beginning of spring the roof was completely finished. I chose the same RKK-350 as a temporary roof covering (for 2-3 years). Moreover, its price has remained virtually unchanged for six months. 3 months after laying the coating inside the building, leaks were found on the ceiling, which is absolutely impossible, because the material was laid strictly according to technology on a flat surface, observing the overlap. After inspection, several delaminations were discovered along the joint in different places. In addition, the sprinkles flew off the bitumen sheet even when touched. Two conclusions can be drawn from this. Firstly, due to their popularity, Technonikol products are counterfeited, but I was simply unlucky. I took material from local entrepreneurs. Secondly, material from different batches can differ greatly - the company has many production points, and it is unclear from which exact material the material will come from. I immediately rejected the assumption that the quality of TechnoNIKOL products had become worse, since even the ratio of bad and good reviews on the Internet is incommensurable. If things were that bad, people would have long since switched to using materials from other manufacturers. There are enough of them now.

Fused roll coatings from TechnoNIKOL are distinguished by their reliability and optimal price-to-quality ratio

To get acquainted with the materials of the TechnoNIKOL company used for the construction of soft roofs, below is a table that also indicates the price of products at the end of the first quarter of 2018.

Table: cost of materials for soft roofing from the TechnoNIKOL company

Reviews of TechnoNIKOL products

Today is a review about Shinglas flexible tiles, and specifically about the “Country” collection. Advantages: quiet, easy to install, long lasting. Virtually no waste. Disadvantages: none found. What are tile sheets? This is a high-quality roofing felt sheet, the front side is covered with mineral chips of a certain color, and the back has a sticky bitumen base. Color can be: brown, red, green, blue and gray. Different collections have different shapes of tile petals. When installing, you should: 1. Take sheets from different packages to get a uniform pattern. 2. Use galvanized nails. 3. Do not drive nails too deep into the sheets. Installation is very easy, especially for gable roofs, like mine.

Karp Zalivnoy

http://otzovik.com/review_3578574.html

Bikrost and similar materials We use it quite often. The material is most applicable to new garages or when renovating old ones. Built fast budget garage made of reinforced concrete, covered everything with foam plastic, poured a screed over the floor slab and laid Bikrost. Enough good coverage and most importantly, it is convenient to use. We take 4 mm with the obligatory topping, so it peels less. The roofs are mostly unused, so I can say for sure that it will take 20–30 years. I don’t know what it’s like with the 50 years they promise, but at many of our facilities it’s been more than 10 years since Bikrost was laid, and there are no leaks, no twists of material, no cracks anywhere. It probably also depends on what we are trying to do well. It’s better to immediately spend half a day more on the same garage than to then go who knows where to glue it or re-lay the strip. My plus for the material!

Nikolaev111

https://forum.derev-grad.ru/krovlya-v-derevyannom-dome-f7/bikrost-t1974.html

"Technomast" No. 21 is the coolest mastic. What I want to say is that for me this is the most reliable and excellent mastic. When it dries, it is very elastic, if you have movement in the structure being processed, it does not crack, but simply stretches, it is elastic in operation, maybe a little thick, that is, you need to adapt to application, since the thinner the layer, the better it works. Russian rule The thicker the better doesn't work here. You need to apply a thin layer of waterproofing, wait for it to dry and repeat the procedure. You cannot make a new layer on top of a wet one. Waterproofing will only work after drying. The surface must also be cleaned and dried. It should be borne in mind that this particular mastic has a wide range of actions, that is, it can be used both for underground waterproofing and for roofing, since it has high heat resistance.

kristina-tn2017

https://otzovik.com/review_4339012.html

Video: master class on laying flexible tiles "TechnoNIKOL"

Flexible bitumen tiles Katepal

Katepal is a Finnish company that has been producing soft shingles for over 65 years. All Katepal materials are made from rubber-modified bitumen, which improves the flexibility of the coating and its service life by 2 times compared to tiles made from oxidized bitumen and other modifications.

The Finnish company uses stone granulate as the front layer of tiles, which protects the roofing from natural influences.

At the same time, the granulate has virtually no effect on the durability and saturation of the applied dye. For coloring, a special proprietary pigment and technology are used, thanks to which stone chips are deeply pressed into the bitumen layer.

The Finnish company Katepal has been producing flexible tiles for over 65 years - this guarantees that its quality is time-tested

• Flexible tiles from Katepal are represented by the following trade series:
• Ambient - stylization for the medieval era;
• Foxy - tiles with diamond-shaped petals;
• Rocky - a covering reminiscent of shingle roofing;
• Katrili - stylizations with voluminous and relief designs;
• Jazzy - tiles with a smooth gradient on the petals;
• 3T - minimalism and restraint of Scandinavia;

KL is a classic version of hexagonal bitumen shingles. The guaranteed service life of tiles from any line presented above is at least 15 years. When using SuperBase branded underlay area rug rough foundation

The warranty period is increased to 25 years. If we compare the most affordable flexible tiles Katepal with the domestic analogue from TechnoNIKOL, Finnish products are of better quality due to more refined production technology and a longer service life, but their cost is almost 2 times higher. Technonikol has a similar price line of the Classic series with the same warranty period , comparable performance qualities

Katepal tiles are a high-quality roofing material produced according to European standards. You can safely recommend it for purchase if for some reason the solutions from domestic manufacturers do not suit you.

There are many materials for cladding the roof of a low-rise building. But soft roofing made from flexible tiles and other bitumen-polymer coatings stands out among them due to their low cost, light weight and extreme ease of installation. Each type of these roofing materials has its own advantages and scope of application. Their inherent flexibility makes it possible to implement the most fantastically shaped projects.

Soft roofing refers to durable, elastic, lightweight rolled or sheet profiled materials, as well as mastic compositions.

Most of them are made on the basis of fiberglass, natural cellulose fiber, modified bitumen, mineral fillers (stone chips) and resins. The result is a multi-layer “pie”, which is comparable in strength to steel, but has no disadvantages: it does not rust, absorbs noise, and has good thermal insulation properties.

Where and for what is soft roofing used?

Soft roofing suitable for roofs various shapes, including for:

• dome,
• vaulted,
• attic,
• flat,
• with turrets and kinks.

Cover the roof soft materials you can do it yourself.

There are many varieties of soft roofing materials. They are selected depending on the slope, roof shape, house design and the desired effect. For example, if liquid tiles are laid on horizontal surfaces, then soft tiles can be laid on roofs with an inclination angle of more than 15 degrees.

Types of soft roofing

Roll materials

Bitumen-polymer materials are usually used for flat roofing large area, for example, for industrial buildings and structures. Their advantages are that they can be laid on a roof with a slope from 0 to 45 degrees. However, laying such a roof is quite difficult - in order to make a continuous monolithic surface, you need to connect the joints using special burners, that is, melt them.

Mastic materials

Mastic materials are liquid bitumen emulsion with polymer and rubber additives that resemble melted resin. The composition is applied using a roller exclusively to a solid monolithic surface, for example, concrete. The advantage of such a roof is that it can be applied to an uneven roof with bumps, depressions and cracks. For pitched roof mastic materials are not suitable.

Polymer membranes

Membranes are made from various polymers (reinforced polypropylene with rubber). Membrane materials are quite elastic, strong and durable.

Profiled bitumen materials

Elastic corrugated bitumen materials are among the most versatile and practical to use. Light, strong, elastic and durable sheets do not rot. Outwardly, they look like ordinary natural tiles. At the same time, the volumetric sheets do not lose their shape and can be installed independently. Such a sheet is a multilayer material made of impregnated specially prepared bitumen with resins and mineral chips and several layers of elastic paint.

Bituminous shingles

Flat sheets (shingles) with a shaped outer edge along their length (teeth of different shapes and sizes), which are often compared by appearance with natural tiles. It is made of fiberglass, which is then impregnated with bitumen and fine stone chips (crushed shale or basalt) are applied. It can be mounted on a roof with a slope of 10 degrees and is suitable for complex roof structures of any shape. It is laid overlapping and only on a solid base, and not on a sheathing (for example, OSB boards).

Onduvilla

Wavy flexible tiles. Keeps its shape, is not damaged during transportation, can be cut with a grinder, a hacksaw or even a sharp knife. On a roof with an angle of inclination from 9 to 20 degrees, it is laid on plywood or OSB. If the angle is 20 degrees or more, then it can be laid on a timber sheathing.

Characteristics of soft roofing

Soft roofing - reliable and durable material, which does not rust, does not rot, and insects do not breed in it. It does not freeze, absorbs noise perfectly, the roof does not need to be additionally waterproofed, and the material does not absorb moisture.

Lightweight and small-sized sheets can be transported in the trunk passenger car and without construction equipment, manually lift it onto the roof and lay it down yourself. It is very beautiful - you can choose any color of the coating.