What to take into account during the repair and replacement of the old roof
What you need to know before changing the roof? More recently, the range of roofing materials was very scarce. The most common was slate. But today alternatives appeared for him, much more colorful and aesthetic than him (and according to some reports, slate is even harmful to health, due to asbestos that is part of it).To isolate asbestos from moisture, slate must be covered with paint. Although, according to many experts, Asbest is not dangerous, since the products are connected with cement, and thus does not stand out in its pure form. It is used to make the slate more flexible. In order to replace the slate, you must first dismantle the old one in order to operate the existing roofing system, you need to well choose materials that are not heavier than the slate.
To install new roofing materials, you will need more time and costs, but they will return to you over time, as they are more durable and environmentally friendly. The metal tile has become higher quality, changed its texture and color. It is not difficult to work with such material, it does not contain asbestos, is quite light and resistant to corrosion. Ondulin is a wavy roofing material that is also called a Euro -shifer. It is made of cellulose fibers impregnated with minerals and pigments. The service life of such material is over 50 years, and its main advantage is a small price. Such a coating withstands any atmospheric loads. Bitumen tiles are also very popular, although less durable. It combines aesthetic properties with reliability and strength. And also, has a fairly acceptable cost. Coating from copper or titanium can be applied to its surface.