Linocrom belongs to one of the varieties of roofing materials. This modern product has replaced the old pattern - roofing material. Linocrom refers to a rolled soft roof, directed along the surface of flat roofs. With a slight slope, the ramp is traditionally equipped with this kind of coating.
Construction application
The material finds its application in several types of construction work. Use when creating a new roof is characterized by professional laying using strict technology. Repairing the old coating is easy enough. It is not necessary to disassemble half-roofs in order to update the laying material. The direction of the carpet surface is made by an open flame. The specifics of the process depend on the features of the roof and the type of work.
When waterproofing the building foundation and floors of buildings, linocrom is often used, the technical characteristics of which are suitable for this purpose by all criteria.
Base structure
The technology of roofing building materials is being improved, and therefore in this variety you can see the components, thanks to which distinctive properties are acquired.
The composition of the coating is characterized by a rotting structure. At the core is fiberglass or polyester material. The first includes fiberglass and fiberglass.
- Fiberglass is made by pressing fine fibers. It has an even smooth shape, which provides the subsequent application of linocrom layers. Separated from other components, it is resistant to moisture, chemical and thermal effects. A positive point for the roof surface is the high transmission of air and vapor, this prevents the risk of mold and mildew in the roof structure.
- Fiberglass - a material created by interweaving glass threads. Strength is higher than that of fiberglass. As the basis of linocrom, frame and smooth varieties are used. In the case of using smooth fiberglass, the quality of the roof will be significantly worse. Deformation during transportation, exfoliating bitumen will only cause damage to the roof covering. Such a roof is a cheap product and involves lower costs for the full cycle of laying and operating the roof. The frame has a transverse structure of weaving, and therefore the soft roof does not deteriorate upon delivery and retains its appearance and function.
The second type of base is polyester. It is recommended to use it in severe conditions where the most dense roof covering is necessary.
- Polyester has high strength. Layered bitumen adheres firmly to its surface. The material is elastic, able to elongate by almost a third, allowing you to tightly lay linocrom. Technical characteristics of polyester testify to the high-quality functionality of the soft roof with this structural basis.
The surface layers of linocrom
The next component of linocrom is a bitumen binder applied to the base on both sides. It consists of the aforementioned organic bitumen and filler. A feature of bitumen material is its aging over a certain period of time.
- Bitumen is an astringent obtained as a result of the separation of minerals (oil) into organic and mineral parts and processing. Linocrom uses modified bitumen. Its service life is extended by 3-5 years. During this period, he does not frown or crumble. It has low thermal and electrical conductivity, allowing you to save heat and not electrify the roof surface.
The three-layer base of the central layer and bitumen is covered with thin protective layers.
- The first type of protective coating is a polymer film. It gives linokrom additional elasticity and allows you to proportionally lay the roof on the roof surface.
- Coarse and fine-grained sprinkles provide a special function of increasing the area of contact with air and moisture outside and protect linocrom itself from ultraviolet radiation and aggressive environment. The technical characteristics of such protection prevent early aging of roofing material.
Properties and advantages over other types of roofing
Why is such a seemingly ordinary material functional in use and has advantages over other coatings? This becomes clear in the process of how you stack and operate linocrom. Specifications describe properties that represent the practicality of this coating. This is achieved by a rational and useful ratio in the composition of linocrom. Here are the individual properties.
- Absolute water resistance up to 3 days will help the roof not get wet in rainy time and spring thaw.
- Heat resistance up to 90 ° C eliminates the risks of melting and fire from sunlight and hot air.
- Elasticity and stretching help to tightly lay the roof on the roof surface, avoiding damage to shape and properties.
- Resistance to high loads is useful during construction work of stringent requirements.
- Service life is up to 10-11 years. Unlike roofing material, linocrom requires repair two times less. This is due to new technologies of the above composition and application techniques.
Types of linocrom
Linocrom provides 6 varieties:
- Linocrome HPP. The technical characteristics of this type are reduced to low strength and small tensile strength. This is due to the presence of fiberglass in the base material.
- EPP reaches a density of 4 kg / m2 and heat resistance up to 80 ° C. The basis is polyester protected by a polymer coating.
- The linocrome TPP differs from the previous one in central fiber quality as fiberglass, the technical characteristics of which are distinguished by high strength and high tensile strength.
- ECP. Coarse shale and granulate are used as protection. Polyester material is great for the top layers of the roof.
- The only difference between HKP is the fiberglass backing.
- Linocrom TKP. Specifications include high density - more than 5 kg / m2. Fiberglass.
Price and reviews
Reviews of this building material suggest that it is much more practical than roofing material and many other soft roofs. Buyers talk about the excellent styling technology, which is simple with the right and safe process. They talk about high-quality fastening of sprinkles and a long service life. Among such buyers are both ordinary homeowners and professional construction teams.
The most popular and sought-after on the market is the Technonikol company, which produces linocrom. Technical characteristics, price and quality go well with many other well-known suppliers. The average price for linocrom HPP ranges from 50 to 100 rubles / m 2 , linocrom HKP differs little from different sellers - about 70 rubles / m 2 , other species are equally valued among themselves - within 70-85 rubles / m 2 .
Linocrom is one of the safest soft roofing, which pleases with its functionality for a long time.