The technology of installing a soft roof does not require the use of special tools, therefore it is available and easy to perform. Shinglas shingles are installed on a single wooden panel, made of processed plywood or wood board. The very base rests on the rafters, on “pillow” of three elements: insulation, waterproofing and anti-condensation film.
For a tight fit and “gripping” of the adhesive layer, flexible shingles are installed when the thermometer is above five degrees Celsius, or in winter using a building hair dryer. When “cold” the base of the roofing material must contain modified bitumen.
Preparatory stage – preparing the base
An important condition – when wet, the base material should not exceed its “dry” more than twenty percent weight.
Air cushion – providing ventilation
With any method and material used for roofing, it is important to provide a proper ventilation system. Consider the system used in the technology of installing a soft roof.
The air passage gap should be at least fifty centimeters, the exhaust hole should be positioned as high as possible and the air inlet as low as possible, so that the required circulation will be achieved.
A well-organized air cushion when installing shingles will keep the room warm in winter and prevent overheating in summer, and will also help reduce humidity.
Underlay flooring
Roll roofing material is used for lining. The underlay is installed over the entire surface, starting from the edge of the roof to the top.
The overlap of the cover is ten centimeters. The substrate is fixed on the base with nails, the seams are glued.
Fastening metal cornice strips
The technology for installing a soft roof implies a thorough preparation of surfaces before laying out the main flooring.
On all eaves, metal droppers are used to drain moisture, which are fastened with nails on top of the gasket layer with an overlap of two centimeters, in a zigzag manner, a step of one hundred millimeters.
Installation of metal gable strips
Protection of the edges in the end parts is carried out by means of pediment strips, the fastening system is zigzag, an overlap of two centimeters, a step of one hundred millimeters.
Installation of valley carpet
Water resistance during the installation of shingas shingles in itself does not cause doubts, but the entire structure at each preparatory stage undergoes additional waterproofing treatment.
In the valleys on the lining are laid “carpet”, in the color of the tiles. The edges of the cover are fixed with roofing nails in ten centimeters increments.
Installation of cornice tiles
The next step in the installation of shingas shingles is to secure the self-adhesive cornice roof along the cornice overhang.
Fasteners for ordinary tiles
In order for the color of the entire coating to be the same, the tiles are laid immediately from four to five packs, in turn.
Laying should be done from the center of the eaves in the direction of the roof ends.
Installation of the ridge part
The eaves shingles are perforated into three parts, the total size should be 0.25 x 0.33 m.
Fasteners for roof junctions
All necessary passages through the roof, small diameters, are made with rubber seals.
For chimneys, insulation and framing of tiles with a triangular strip 50 * 50 is required.
Using a sealing adhesive
For reliable sealing of overlaps, carpet lining and other abutments, bituminous glue is used.
