The choice of roofing for developers is always acute, because the range on the market is simply huge. My practical experience allows me to tell you about the main advantages and disadvantages that roofing materials that are common today have. I am sure that this information will help beginners make the right choice.
Types of materials
Next, let's take a closer look at how different types of roofing differ from each other.
Option 1: slate
Slate is the most traditional roofing material in our country, which had no alternative at all 20-30 years ago. Despite the fact that the situation on the market has changed, slate has not lost its relevance to this day.
Advantages:
- Low cost;
- Durability. Roofing can last up to 40 years or even more;
- Fire safety. Asbestos and cement resist combustion well;
- Strength. Slate can withstand high loads, however, do not forget that this material is quite fragile.
Flaws. It cannot be said that slate is the best roofing material, since it has quite a few disadvantages:
- Design. The appearance of the roof, covered with slate, is much to be desired. True, the use of pre-painted slate or painting the roof after its installation allows to correct the situation;
- The need for care. Moss can grow on the surface of the slate. In addition, over time, the material darkens and becomes dirty;
- Big weight. On average, a square meter of slate weighs 9-10 kg;
- Low environmental friendliness. This material contains asbestos, which is harmful to health;
- Tendency to crack. Over time, cracks can appear on the slate even for no apparent reason.
To prevent fouling of slate with moss, it can be treated with an antiseptic.
For these reasons, this roofing material has recently been most often used for country and garden houses, as well as outbuildings.
Price:
| Illustrations | Rub. for 1m2 |
| 3000x1500x12 | 1 200 |
| 1750x1130x5.2 | 170 |
| 1750x980x5.8 | 240 |
| 1750x1100x8 | 350 |
Option 2: ondulin
This material is also called bituminous slate, as it is a wave sheet based on modified bitumen reinforced with cellulose. Visually, the material resembles painted slate.
Advantages:
- Light weight. This is one of the main advantages of bituminous slate. Due to this quality, the material can be laid on top of the old coating, and thus quickly and cheaply repair the roof of a private house;
- Design. The new ondulin looks attractive due to its rich color;
- Relatively low cost. Bituminous slate is cheaper than most roofing materials.
Flaws:
- Small service life. Pmanufacturers give a guarantee on the material for 10-15 years;
- UV resistance. Bituminous slate burns out in the sun much earlier than the declared service life. Therefore, the guarantee for the color does not apply;
- Heat instability. Can be deformed if heated strongly.
- Low strength. At negative temperatures, ondulin becomes very fragile and unstable to mechanical stress.
If you estimate the pros and cons of this material, you can come to the conclusion that it is not bad only in cases where you need to make a quick roof repair without much financial investment.It can also be used for sheds, gazebos and other similar structures.
Price:
| Manufacturer | Cost in rubles per sheet |
| gutta | From 370 |
| Onduline | 430-450 |
| Corrubit | From 460 |
Option 3: metal tile
A metal tile is a sheet material that is made by cold stamping of galvanized steel. The profile resembles laid tile tiles. The surface of the sheets is covered with a polymer coating that protects the steel from corrosion and gives the material an attractive appearance resembling tiles.
The durability of a metal tile largely depends on the type of polymer coating. According to this parameter, the following types of roofing material for the roof are distinguished:
- Polyester coated metal tile. Durability is 15-20 years. The coating is unstable to mechanical stress;
- Covered with pura. The service life is 50 years. The disadvantages include rapid fading in the sun;
- Coated with plastisol. Durability depends on external factors. The fact is that the coating is unstable to ultraviolet and high temperatures. When heated to 60 degrees, it begins to lose its properties;
- Coated with PVDF. Service life reaches 40-50 years. Such material withstands almost negative environmental influences. Cost aside, PVDF coated metal roofing can be considered the best choice.
Advantages:
- Design. Quite reliably imitates natural tiles. Large selection in assortment profiles and flowers;
- Strength. The material can withstand high mechanical loads;
- light weight - 1m2 weighs about 4.5 kg;
- Temperature resistance. The material is not afraid of either high or low temperatures;
- Low cost. The material is not much more expensive than slate or, for example, ondulin.
Flaws:
- Noise. The thin steel from which the roofing material is made simply rumbles during precipitation. True, the problem is solved by laying noise insulation under the sheets;
- High thermal conductivity. The roof must be insulated;
- Protective coating is easily damaged. The material requires careful handling during installation. True, this drawback, as we found out, does not apply to all types of polymer coating.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. for 1m2 |
| Metal Profile (polyester) | 300 |
| Grand Line (polyester) | 330 |
| Metal Profile (Plastizol) | 550 |
| Ruukki (PVDF) | 1100 |
| Weckman (Pural) | 600 |
Option 4: corrugated board
The corrugated board is also a stamped sheet of galvanized steel. It differs from metal tiles only in the shape of the profile, which is made in the form of trapezoidal waves.
All types of roofing material for the roof, made of galvanized steel sheets, have the same performance. Accordingly, they also have the same pros and cons.
As for the protective and decorative coating, the same polymer compositions are used for this as for the MP. The only thing on sale you can find corrugated board, which does not have a polymer coating at all. Usually it is used for roofs of outbuildings.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. for 1m2 |
| Steel TD (Steel TD) | From 520 |
| Grand Line (Polyester) | From 320 |
| NLMK (Polyester) | From 300 |
| Grand Line (uncoated) | From 190 |
Option 5: seam roofing
Seam roofing is another type of steel roofing. The material is flat sheets with folds along the edges. Thanks to them, a more hermetic installation of the coating is ensured.
It is recommended to use seam roofing for roofs with a slight slope. In all other respects, the material is similar to corrugated board and metal tiles.
Price: The price is about the same as for corrugated board and metal tiles.
Option 6: composite tiles
Composite tiles are another type of roofing based on steel sheets. This material differs from ordinary metal tiles in the presence of several protective and decorative layers:
- Acrylic glaze (topmost layer);
- stone granulate;
- Mineral based acrylic layer;
- polymer primer;
- Aluminium-zinc coating;
- Steel sheet;
- polymer primer.
Advantages:
- Design. Outwardly, this coating is much more reminiscent of natural tiles than ordinary MCH;
- Noise isolation. The coating is absolutely noisy during precipitation;
- Durability. Roofing can last 60 years or more;
- UV resistant. The material does not fade during the entire period of operation.
Flaws. Of the minuses, we can only highlight that this material is more expensive than conventional metal tiles. However, this shortcoming is compensated by durability.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. |
| TILCOR | From 1200 per 1m2 |
| Metrotile 1305х415 mm | From 1300 |
| Luxard 1305х415 mm | From 500 |
Option 7: ceramic tiles
Ceramic tile is a roofing material that has been tested for centuries. Moreover, today ceramic tiles have become a symbol of well-being and prosperity.
Advantages. Natural tiles have many positive qualities:
- Attractive appearance. No wonder most roofing imitates ceramic tiles;
- Durability. The coating can last 100-150 years;
- Environmental resistance. The material does not fade in the sun throughout the entire period of operation. In addition, it is not afraid of temperature changes, heating, etc.
Flaws:
- High price. If you are interested in inexpensive roofing materials, then immediately exclude natural tiles - this is the most expensive roofing;
- Big weight. The weight of a square meter of tiles can reach 50-60 kg. Accordingly, the roof must have a reinforced truss system;
- Tilt angle limitation. The allowed minimum angle is 22 degrees and the maximum angle is 44 degrees. You can also tile a steeper roof, but in this case you need to attach each tile to the crate;
- Installation labor intensity. This leads to additional costs. Moreover, the installation instructions are quite complicated, therefore, without certain skills, you should not do the installation yourself.
A cheaper analogue of ceramic coating is cement tiles. Its price is about two times lower, while outwardly it practically does not differ from natural. The durability of such a coating is on average about 70 years.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. for 1m2 |
| KORAMIC | From 1600 |
| Robin | From 1500 |
| Creaton | From 1450 |
| Braas | From 1000 |
Option 8: slate coating
Slate roofing is a rather rare, but very interesting roofing. This material, like ceramic tiles, has been used by mankind for hundreds of years, and it was especially popular in the Middle Ages. Suffice it to say that the slate roof adorns Buckingham Palace, the Louvre, Versailles and other architectural monuments.
The coating is gray scales with a silvery sheen. There is a burgundy and swamp-green coating.
Advantages:
- Durability. The coating will last 100-200 years, and maybe more;
- Design. Slate roofs look noble and very original;
- Resistant to all negative influences. The coating does not lose its attractiveness for the entire period of operation;
- Noiselessness. Slate roofing is absolutely silent during rainfall.
Flaws:
- High price. Slate is one of the most expensive roofing materials;
- Difficulty of installation. Professionals should work with slate roofing, as the laying process contains many nuances.
Price. The price of slate roofing starts from 3000 rubles per square meter. The most highly valued coating with a burgundy and green tint - it can cost 4000-5000 rubles. for 1m2
Option 9: flexible tiles
A good alternative to the "tiled" materials described above is flexible, or bituminous tiles. It is made from modified reinforced bitumen. Its front side has a protective and decorative coating in the form of a sprinkle of cement-stone granulate.
Advantages. This material for the roof of the house is very popular due to the following advantages:
- Design. The cover comes in a variety of colors and shapes. In the sun, such a roof shines beautifully and shimmers;
- Little weight. A square meter of shingles weighs about 7-8 kg;
- Flexibility. Thanks to this, the material can be used even on the most complex roofs, while the amount of waste is always minimal;
- Reliable tightness. The tiles are glued to each other during operation, leaving no chance for moisture to penetrate under the coating.
Bituminous roofing materials become brittle in the cold. Therefore, their installation should be carried out at a positive temperature.
Flaws:
- Requires a full frame. This complicates installation and increases the weight of the roof;
- Life time. The average is 25 years, however, largely depends on the quality of the material;
- High price. Flexible tiles are, of course, cheaper than ceramic tiles, but more expensive than metal tiles;
- Big difference in quality. There are many low-quality shingles on the market, so only purchase roofing materials from reputable manufacturers.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. for 1m2 |
| Owens Corning | From 1000 |
| Katepal | From 690 |
| IKO ARMORSHIELD | From 680 |
| dock | From 500 |
Option 10: euroroofing material
Finally, consider such a roofing roll material as euroroofing material. In structure, it resembles bituminous tiles, since it is based on modified bitumen, reinforced with fiberglass, fiberglass or polyester, and covered with a protective and decorative topping.
As a rule, soft roofing is used on flat roofs. However, pitched roofs can also be covered with euroroofing material.
Advantages:
- Strength. Thanks to the reinforcement, the coating is able to withstand heavy loads;
- Durability. Some types of euroroofing material can last up to 30 years;
- Attractive look. The topping shines beautifully in the sun, thanks to which the roof looks quite presentable;
- Ease of installation. When laying on a pitched roof, a continuous crate is not required;
- Light weight. Euroruberoid weighs about the same as shingles. Since a continuous crate is not required, the roof is even easier;
- Low cost. The price is much lower than for shingles.
Flaws. Of the minuses, one can single out the presence on the market of many low-quality materials. In addition, keep in mind that when laying euroroofing material, additional waterproofing is required, as with the installation of other roofing.
Price:
| Brand | Cost, rub. roll |
| TechnoNikol 15m2 | 440 |
| KRMZ 4.5x10m | 950 |
| Orgroof 10m2 | 760 |
| Polyroof Flex 10m2 | 1250 |
Here, in fact, are all types of roofing materials that I wanted to tell you about.
Conclusion
Now you are familiar with all the most important qualities that modern roofing materials have, which will allow you to make the right choice. Watch the video in this article for more. If this is not enough to make a choice, write comments, and I will be happy to help you.
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