Metal tile is an excellent roofingmaterial that has reliability, strength, durability and a beautiful aesthetic appearance. To ensure that the roof of the house reliably protects the structure from the bad weather and has long served, it is necessary to properly install the metal tile.
There are common mistakes in performing this type of work, which can be avoided by the following recommendations.
First, it is inadmissible to make the installation of the roofwithout pre-leveling the crate. This is a very common mistake. As a result, the joints of the sheets will be visible, and the tightness of the coating will make you expect better. In the end, these flaws will lead to premature termination of the service life of the materials.
In some cases, installation of metalproduce on the waterproofing, not performing the control. Do not rely on the assurances of under-qualified installers who say that this can be done. Laying the roof on waterproofing without a counter-block also prematurely disables the coating.
A very common blunder isuse for cutting metal tiles with an abrasive wheel. This action is experienced by the polymer in the cutting places, and it must protect the metal against premature wear. In addition, the heated sawdust, scattering in different directions, spoils the coating, adhering to its surface. As a result, rust begins to form in damaged areas.
When installing metal roofing, do notIt is allowed to cut using a grinder equipped with an abrasive wheel. This leads not only to burning out the polymer, but also to the zinc layer. As a result of rough corrosion, rusty stains appear.
In the implementation of such actions, the product is removed from the warranty, and no manufacturer will accept claims.
The correct cutting of the material follows withusing scissors or a hacksaw for metal. Sometimes you can use a manual electric saw equipped with carbide tines. The sawdust formed after work should be carefully cleaned with a broom, trying not to damage the polymer layer.
High-quality technology of metal-tile mountingimplies the use of special screws. Otherwise, even the most expensive coating will disappoint with operation. Self-tapping screws should have a sealing washer made of rubber material. The rubber washer may dry up over time, causing the roof to lose its tightness and tightness.
Installation of the seam roof should be carried out inlower parts of the wave using self-tapping screws 20 to 35 mm in length. If the metal tile is fixed above the wave to the crate, this, in addition to unnecessary noise, will cause unreliable anchoring.
When roofing is inadmissible usemounting foam. To fill the gap between the ridge and in other places where garbage and snow can fall, as well as to arrange thermal insulation, it is necessary to use a special sealant.
Like any work, mounting of metal tiles requires skills and experience, therefore, in order to avoid mistakes, it is better to turn to proven specialists.
