Docke shingles: pros and cons

Among the huge range of roofing products from modern companies, the leaders are products from the German brand Docke. Products from a European manufacturer at a high level were appreciated in many countries, including Russia. The flexible tile of Docke won popularity due to high technical characteristics and an excellent esthetic component. Above the production of soft roofing work highly skilled craftsmen and professional designers.

Tiles of the above brand appeared on the shelves of Russian stores in 2005. Since that time, the popularity and demand for the product has increased. To date, the production of goods engaged in two of its own enterprises.The factories of the company are located on the territory of major cities of the CIS countries, including the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Belarus and Azerbaijan.

From year to year the tiles from the German company withstand the competition of numerous brandswhile maintaining a leadership position. Docke roofing materials meet the highest international quality standards (IQTest and ISO 9001). Each collection represents the harmony of quality, practicality and beauty.

Experts note that the composition of shingles from the German manufacturer is very similar to many known roofing material. Roofing material is actively used when working with roofs of unusual shape, where hard tile is difficult or almost impossible to install. Manufacturers in the manufacture of special components and processing, through which the material acquires the necessary technical features.

Light weight makes the process of mounting and dismounting the cover more simple. The approximate figure is 10 kilograms per square meter. Given this characteristic, you can lay the tile yourself, without the help of craftsmen. The main thing in work is to strictly follow induction.

The beauty of the material is as important as the technical aspect. Design products are developed using special computer programs. The brand offers customers a huge variety of tiles, different in color, texture and other features.

• Flexibility. Its product is given special components in the composition. Manufacturers add polymeric substances and modified bitumen, due to which the tiles demonstrate excellent resistance to the vagaries of the climate and excellent flexibility. Over the long life of the product will retain its shape and density, without the formation of cracks and other defects.
• Castle. For reliable adhesion, each sheet is equipped with a double adhesive lock. It provides excellent sealing between the joints.As a result, the finishing material is not afraid of strong gusts of wind.
• Sustainability. The flexible tile is not afraid of rotting and rust processes. Long service life will pleasantly surprise demanding customers. Compared with ceramic counterparts, the products of the German brand does not grow moss.
• Soundproofing. Reliable and high-quality finish will provide additional protection against noise. This will increase the level of comfort indoors.

Roofing material from the German manufacturer is presented to customers in two versions: sheet roofing or roll material. The second material has a lot of similar with ruberoid in roll format. Only from its front side there are patterns.

Leaf plates have petals of various geometric shapes. In the process of laying these elements overlap, creating a beautiful, expressive and dynamic pattern. All Docke brand roofing material has a high overlap ratio.

The flexible tile from the German producer includes 5 elements. The basis of the material is fiberglass. It is a reliable and durable material.

Due to this component, the tile becomes resistant to fire, elasticity and practicality.

• To preserve the technical features of the tile manufacturers use impregnation using modified SBS bitumen. Due to it, heat-insulating indexes significantly increase.
• For resistance to direct sunlight, the material is treated with a special dressing of tinted shale granulate. It plays an important role in protecting the coating from external negative effects.
• Self-adhesive bitumen acts as a bottom layer. This component can boast excellent adhesion. The layer will provide high-quality and reliable grip with adjacent panels on the roof.
• The film is the fifth component. This is an extra protection. Its main purpose is to keep the panels from sticking together.

Remember that Docke shingles of a flexible type cannot be stored for long periods in high temperatures or in direct sunlight. Otherwise, shingles may stick together, and this problem will not be fixed anymore.

The process of laying Docke roofing material has certain features.Bituminous finishing material is perfect for a variety of pitched roofs, regardless of their complexity. If necessary, cut the sheet will not be difficult. It will also simply attach to the wooden crate.

Experts say that the sheets must be laid in a staggered manner. The optimal size of the gap between them should be 3 millimeters.

• As a base, it is necessary to use dried tiles with a minimum thickness of 1.2 centimeters. Otherwise, the finishing material may lose its shape and elasticity.
• The panels will join the butt bars in increments of 15 centimeters. If the work is carried out with an intermediate beam, then this figure increases to 30 centimeters.
• Starting from the eaves, the lining carpet is mounted along the ridge. The material is laid in horizontal stripes. For processing edges used mastic.
• It is necessary to carry out the masonry procedure in such a way that the upper band fits over the lower part of the overlap. Each panel is fastened with nails in increments of 20 centimeters. In the area of ​​trade joints, the indicator is 10 centimeters.

Among the finishing roofing materials is highly valued soft two-layer tiles. The product has several advantages, which are recommended to read.

The durability of double-layer tiles is several times higher compared to the standard single-layer finish, even we are talking about products of the highest grade. It is an ideal choice for the decoration of complex-shaped roofs in regions with a harsh and naughty climate.

By name it is easy to guess that the tile is multi-layered. In the production process, layering of sheets of soft tile occurs. It is securely fastened with bitumen. Due to this technology, companies produce roofing finishes with increased reliability and durability.

The two-layer tile demonstrates excellent resistance to various damaging influences from the outside. Also, do not worry about its preservation during installation or operation. Even when carrying out repairs on the roof is very difficult to damage the coating.

If you use a finishing material in two layers, you get a four-layer protection. With it you can not worry about the safety of the roof during thunderstorms, heavy rains, hailstones, snowfalls and other bad weather

Specialists from the field of decoration note that the two-layer tile produces a special visual effect, which is devoid of single-layer finish. The material gives the overall design of expressiveness, dynamism and volume. The roof of your building will be visible from afar. If there is a goal to focus on decorating the roof, it is important to pay attention to this lining option.

In conclusion, briefly the advantages that docke brand products possess:

• reliability and durability;
• long service life;
• simple styling;
• excellent noise protection;
• exquisite appearance;
• wear resistance.

Despite a number of advantages of a multi-layer roof, it also has disadvantages. The price of such a finishing material is not everyone can afford.The price of the product is about 25-30% higher compared to single-layer counterparts. However, the increased cost is justified by excellent performance and service life.

The network has collected a lot of opinions, relatively shingles from the manufacturer Docke. Most reviews are positive. Some buyers did not find cons at all. Customers noted that the elasticity, practicality and durability at height.

Tips for installing Docke shingles in the following video.