Developers often face the problem of choosing a roofing. To solve it, I propose to consider the most common types of roofing and get acquainted with their main pros and cons.
A few words about choice
When choosing a roof covering, developers pay more attention to the design of the material. This, of course, is correct, but other important points should be taken into account:
- Durability. Modern material, in my opinion, should serve at least several decades;
- roof type. Be sure to consider the angle of the roof, as different materials have different requirements for this parameter.
An important point is the shape of the roof. If it is complex, it is better to abandon sheet materials in favor of tiles or soft coatings. In this case, the consumption of material will decrease and installation will be simplified;
- Coating practicality. It is better to discard material that requires any maintenance, especially if you cannot provide it yourself;
- Performance. This concept means noise and heat-insulating properties, weather resistance, etc. Not only the durability of the coating, but also the comfort of living in the house may depend on them;
- Strength. The roof must withstand the snow cover characteristic of your region, as well as possible mechanical stress;
- Price. The price of materials can vary significantly, so the cost is often one of the main factors of choice.
Let's take a closer look at the materials from each group.
Sheet materials
Material 1: slate
Slate is asbestos-cement corrugated sheets.In Russia, this material has been produced since 1908, and soon became the most common roofing, which has not lost its relevance to this day.
Advantages:
- Durability. This figure is 30-40 years, and even longer with partial repairs;
- Strength. Sheets are able to withstand a bending load of 18-23 MPa. Thanks to this, the roof is stable;
- Fire safety. The material is made from mineral components, due to which it does not ignite;
- Low cost.
Flaws:
- Design. Appearance can not be called attractive. True, painting slate radically changes the situation, but in this case, the cost of the coating increases;
- fragility. Slate is unstable to shock loads;
- The appearance of cracks. Sheets may crack over time;
- Requires care. Over time, the slate darkens and becomes dirty, moss may appear on it;
- Low environmental friendliness. The asbestos present in the composition is unsafe for health;
- Weight. The mass of 1 m2 can reach 10 kg, however, this is much less than the weight of piece materials, such as ceramic tiles;
- Possibility of growing moss. This disadvantage can be eliminated by treating the surface with an antiseptic composition;
The angle of inclination must be at least 22 degrees. For shed roofs, a lower value is allowed, but in this case a reinforced crate is required.
As a result of these qualities, slate is popular among summer residents, but for residential buildings this roof covering is used less and less.
Price. The price depends on the size and thickness of the sheet:
| Parameters, mm | Cost per 1m2 |
| 1500x3000x12 | 1 150 rub. |
| 1130x1750x5.2 | 170 rub. |
| 980x1750x5.8 | 260 rub. |
| 1100x1750x8 | 350 rub. |
Material 2: bituminous slate
Bituminous slate, also known as ondulin, is made from bitumen modified with polymers, which is reinforced with cellulose. It looks like painted slate, hence the name.
Advantages:
- Weight. This figure is only 5-6 kg. As a result, when repairing the roof, you can not remove the old coating.
Initially, ondulin was positioned precisely as a repair material for roofs;
- Design. Ondulin exists in different colors, and looks quite presentable;
- Price. The price is higher than the cost of asbestos-cement slate, but at the same time, ondulin is cheaper than most other coatings.
Flaws:
- Low durability. The guarantee does not exceed 15 years;
- UV resistance. Loses its color within a few years after installation;
- fragility. In frost, the material can crack even from minor mechanical stresses;
- Tendency to deform. As a result of strong heating in the sun, as well as exposure to moisture, the sheets may be deformed.
Therefore, it is better to use bituminous slate only for repairing the roofs of private houses, when it is necessary to quickly restore the roof without any special financial costs.
Price:
| Brand | Cost per sheet |
| Gutta | 380 rub. |
| Ondulin | 420-450 rub. |
| Corrubit | 470 rub. |
Material 3: metal tile
A metal tile is a hot-dip galvanized steel material that has a profile in the form of a tile. A protective polymer coating is applied to its front surface. I must say that the service life and some other performance properties depend on the polymer coating.
The latter is of several types:
- Polyester. The cheapest and most popular coating, the service life of which does not exceed 25 years.
The main disadvantage of polyester is its instability to mechanical stress;
- Pural. Resistant to mechanical stress, however, its color fades quickly;
- Plastisol. It becomes unusable under the influence of high temperature (sunlight), therefore it is not suitable for the southern regions, at the same time it is resistant to mechanical stress;
- PVDF. Resistant to various negative influences, due to which it provides metal tiles with a service life of up to 50 years. The downside is only in its high cost, which is reflected in the price of the metal tile itself.
Advantages:
- Strength. The coating can withstand a load of 250 kg per 1m2;
- Appearance. Reminds a real tile, thanks to which it looks attractive. There is a wide range for sale colors;
- Weight. 1 m2 weighs about 4.5 kg;
- Price. The material is much cheaper than not only natural tiles, but also many other coatings;
- Tilt angle. The minimum allowable value is 12 degrees.
Flaws:
- Noise during rain. Steel sheets without noise insulation rumble strongly;
- High thermal conductivity. Therefore, when laying, it is desirable to use thermal insulation;
- Unreliable protective coating. Therefore, during transportation and installation, it is necessary to carefully handle the material.
Price:
| Brand | Cost per 1m2 |
| Metal Profile (polyester) | 330 rub. |
| Grand Line Monterey (polyester) | 300 rub. |
| Metal Profile (Plastizol) | 550 rub. |
| Rukki (PVDF) | 1100 rub. |
| Metehe (Polyester) | 430 rub. |
I must say that in addition to metal tiles, there are materials such as corrugated board and seam roofing. Their difference lies only in the shape of the profile, while the operational qualities are the same as those of the metal tile. The only thing is that seam roofing provides a more hermetic connection of sheets, as a result of which it is recommended for roofs with a slight slope.
Material 4: composite tiles
Composite tiles are also made on the basis of galvanized steel sheet, however, it deserves special attention, as it has a different coating. Unlike metal tiles and other roofing materials based on steel sheets, composite tiles have a structure with multiple layers of protective and decorative coating:
- Acrylic glaze (top protective layer);
- Mineral granulate;
- Acrylic layer (provides fixation of the granulate);
- Polymer-based primer;
- Aluminum-zinc layer;
- Steel sheet;
- Priming.
Advantages:
- View. Thanks to mineral granulate and glaze, the product looks very similar to ceramic tiles;
- Durability. Multi-layer coating protects the steel sheet from corrosion and mechanical stress;
- Noise isolation properties. Thanks to the thick coating layer, do not make noise when it rains;
- Minimum angle of inclination. The same as for metal tiles - 12 degrees.
Flaws. The price is often comparable to the cost of natural tiles. This is perhaps the only disadvantage of the coverage.
Price:
| Brand | Price |
| Tilcor Tudor 415х1305 mm | 580 rub. |
| Metrotile 415х1305 mm | 1400 rub. |
| Luxard 415х1305 mm | 600 rub. |
piece materials
Material 5: tile
This material has been successfully used by mankind for many centuries. Currently, it belongs to the elite roofing that usually decorates large and luxurious country houses.
Advantages:
- Design. The reference for many other coatings that mimic the appearance of ceramic tiles;
- Durability. With proper installation, it can last more than one hundred years;
- Resistant to negative weather conditions.
Flaws:
- Big weight. The mass of 1 m2 can reach 60 kg. As a result, the roof truss system must be reinforced;
- High price. If the construction budget is limited, it is better to pay attention to cheaper analogues of tiles;
- Difficulty of installation. You should not engage in the installation of tiles with your own hands, without experience in such work, otherwise it will affect the durability of the roof. The cost of installation usually corresponds to the cost per square meter of tiles, i.e. doubles costs
- Limited angle of inclination. The optimal value of the slope is in the range of 22-44 degrees. If the angle of inclination is greater, it is necessary to attach each tile to the crate separately.
This disadvantage applies to all types of piece tiles.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. for 1m2 |
| KORAMIC | 1600 |
| Robin | 1200 |
| Creaton | 1600 |
| Braas | 1200 |
Material 6: cement tile
Cement-sand tiles are shards made of cement mortar. In form and appearance, they are not much different from the ceramic counterpart.
Advantages:
- Design. On the roof, such tiles are difficult to distinguish from natural ones;
- Price. It costs two to three times cheaper than a ceramic counterpart;
- Durability. Manufacturers claim that the material lasts 50-70 years;
- Strength. The coating is resistant to mechanical stress, including shock.
Flaws:
- Big weight. The material has a greater thickness than ordinary tiles, as a result of which its weight is also greater;
- Absorbs moisture. For this reason, the frost resistance of this tile is lower than that of ceramic tiles. In addition, fungus and moss can grow on the surface.
The remaining disadvantages are the same as those of ceramic tiles.
On the market, you can stumble upon low-quality cheap cement-sand tiles.It is easy to distinguish it from high-quality by its rough and porous structure. In addition, you can act on the tiles - the sound should not be rattling.
Price:
| Brand | Price for 1m2 |
| Baltic Tile | 600 rub. |
| Braas | 500 rub. |
| A-Tiilikate | 650 rub. |
| Ritsal | 450 rub. |
Material 7: resin tile
Polymer-sand, or simply polymer tile, is a relatively new material. It uses recycled plastics and quartz sand as raw materials. In addition, dyes are added to give color to the composition.
I must say right away that this material has not found wide application, due to two serious drawbacks. Therefore, I will tell about it only so that you bypass it.
Advantages:
- Relatively light weight. A square meter of such a coating weighs 22 kg, which is several times less than the weight of cement-sand tiles;
- Attractive look. The material outwardly, like all types of tile roofs, looks attractive;
Flaws:
- Short service life. Even tiles from well-known manufacturers serve no more than 15 years. There are cases when the coating needs to be replaced 3-4 years after laying;
- High price. The price is comparable to the cost of a cement analogue. Therefore, to purchase a polymer-sand coating, in my opinion, does not make sense.
- Burns out in the sun.
Price. The average price ranges from 400-500 rubles per 1 m2.
Soft roofing materials
Material 8: soft tile
Bitumen shingles are flexible sheets made from modified bitumen. The front side of the material is covered with colored granulate, which performs a protective and decorative function. Tiled coating is called because of the similarity with natural tiles.
Advantages:
- Design. The material looks nice and modern;
- Flexibility. As a result, the material is excellent for complex roof applications;
- Weight. 1 m2 of coating weighs 7-8 kg;
- tightness. Bitumen sheets are glued after laying, as a result of which moisture cannot seep under the roofing;
- Large tilt range. The slope of the roof can be from 11 to 90 degrees.
Installation instructions for bituminous materials, including tiles, prohibit installation at sub-zero temperatures, as the coating may crack.
Flaws:
- Fits exclusively on a solid crate. This somewhat complicates the installation;
- Life time. On average, the coating lasts 20-25 years.
There are a lot of low quality shingles on the market. Therefore, refuse to purchase cheap material from little-known manufacturers.
Price:
| Brand | Rub. per 1 m2 |
| Owens Corning | From 1000 |
| GAF Monaco "Monticello Brown" | 1500 |
| IKO Storm Shield | 450 |
| Dock | From 500 |
Material 9: euroruberoid
Euroruberoid is another bitumen-based material. It is most often used for flat roofs, however, pitched roofs are also sometimes covered with it.
Advantages:
- Strength. Soft roofing is able to withstand a sufficiently large mechanical load, which is due to the reinforcement of the bituminous sheet;
- Attractive look. Like bituminous tiles, the material is decorated with protective and decorative dressing. True, on pitched roofs such a coating looks peculiar, which will certainly not please everyone;
- Price-quality ratio. According to the assurances of the manufacturers, euroroofing material lasts 20-25 years, the durability of premium brands reaches 30 years. The price is less than other types of bituminous materials;
- No requirements for the angle of inclination.
Flaws:
- fragility. If you want to cover the roof "once and for all", then it is better to refuse euroroofing material;
- Need for waterproofing. By itself, euroruberoid is not able to provide reliable waterproofing.
Price:
| Brand | Price |
| Bikrost HKP 10m2 | 800 rub. |
| TechnoNIKOL 15m2 | 800 rub. |
| Tegola 1m2 | 150 rub. |
| Petroflek 1m2 | 155 rub. |
Here, in fact, are all the most common roofing that can be used for the roofs of private houses.
Conclusion
Now you know how different types of roofing for a roof differ, and you can independently choose the best option for yourself. Watch the video in this article for more. If you have any questions regarding this or that coverage - ask them in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.
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