During the construction of temporary structures usually do not use expensive materials. Including for roofing. One of the budget options is the use of roofing. What kind of material is this?
What is only
Roofing is a type of roofing material, a roofing board impregnated with coal or tar products, sprinkled with sand or mineral chips. The material is not very durable, but cheap enough, so it is still popular, despite the abundance of new, modern coatings. Roofing, roofing material are usually used in the construction of temporary buildings. For capital constructions, more durable materials are used.
Application
What can only be used for? Technical characteristics of the material allow it to be used for various purposes, depending on the type of topping. If it is sandy, you can use only for waterproofing foundations and for the roofs of various temporary buildings. Coarse-grained topping allows the use of material for the top layer of a flat roof coating. For example, for sheds and garages.
Does not have a top coat and sprinkles special waterproofing roofing. Characteristics protect the foundation, basement and floor from moisture, so it is often laid under tiles in the bathroom. Concrete itself permeates moisture, so the use of this type of material in this case is quite justified and effective. In addition to isolation from water and steam, roofing can be used as a lining material for a multilayer roof.
Advantages and disadvantages
What are the advantages of only? Its technical characteristics do not require special skills when working with material. Due to the low weight of the rolls, you can work with roofing materials without a partner. The flexibility of the material allows you to lay it at any angle. It will protect the building from rain and snow, from condensation. Roofing is an inexpensive material that allows you to use it in the construction of temporary structures, summer or outbuildings and not cause serious damage to the budget.
There are well-known disadvantages that should also be considered when choosing what to cover the roof of the garage or what to use for waterproofing the foundation. It is highly inflammable, unstable to external influences. In the ground, the material will require additional protection, as when using its upper layer in the roof. In terms of durability inferior to many modern coatings. Waterproofing roofing will not be one hundred percent. Low temperatures lead to the appearance of cracks on the surface of the material, so it is advisable to lay it in several layers, so you can extend the life of the coating and make it more reliable. Roofing is not a decorative material, its appearance is unpresentable, and there is no choice of colors. However, he still finds fans, primarily because of his low price and ease of working with him.
Roofing
It is necessary to promptly remove fallen leaves and snow from the roof. Particular attention should be paid to this in the fall and spring. At least once every five years it will be necessary to repair damaged areas and restore the protective coating, which is why they are not usually used in the construction of capital structures.
Modern analogues
The basis of glassruberoid is a glass cloth impregnated with bitumen on both sides. This material is quite durable and biostable. It is used, as a rule, for covering industrial buildings and waterproofing.
Rubemast is a surfaced material, roofing cardboard with high-quality bitumen impregnation, sprinkling on the surface and with the addition of plasticizers. At the moment, it is considered the most effective type of roofing material. Its cost is not too high, so it is in considerable demand.
A longer service life is euroroofing material based on polyester, fiberglass or fiberglass, perfectly suitable for waterproofing.
The choice of material depends on the purpose of its use. Various characteristics of the types of roofing material allow you to choose the most suitable option.
Roofing is not the most durable roofing and waterproofing material, but it has a low cost, which makes it quite popular when covering the roof of temporary structures and protecting the foundation from moisture.