Today, roofing material as ondulin is becoming more and more popular. It still has the name of the euro -shifer. This material is soft, so with its help you can provide good protection against mechanical influences, as well as turn the roof into aesthetically attractive.
Ondulin is a strong sheets that have a wavy shape. It is made of fiberglass or cellulose, which are first saturated with bitumen, and then painted in a variety of colors. Ondulin is easy, but at the same time reliable material that does not make noise during the rain. In addition, it is economical. How to calculate Ondulin on the roof, can be easily recognized on a special site. Here you can also see a video on its installation.
For overlapping the roof by ondulin, special skills and tools do not need special skills. These works can be performed by the owner of the house himself, having certain knowledge. In the process of roofing through ondulin, it is necessary to adhere to the same rules as in the case of slate. Its main difference from Ondulin is that the latter is able to bend a little. Due to this, it can be laid on flat roofs, and with a more complex configuration.
If Ondulin is laid on top of the old coating, for example, roofing material, metal, then it is necessary to evaluate the rafter system. If it is able to withstand the load from the new roof, then the wooden crate should be stuffed on top of the previous roofing material, and then fix the ondulin sheets on it. Thanks to this, additional heat will be provided – and sound insulation.