Euroslate: advantages, features of manufacturing and manufacturers

Among the multitude of modern roofing materials, one of the leading positions in popularity is held by Euro-slate - a flexible and comfortable covering, which has replaced the traditional asbestos-cement sheets.

Euroslate - the optimal solution for any roof.

To understand what it is and how the evroshifer differs from its asbestos cement predecessor, it is enough to study its composition, which includes:

• fiberglass;
• cellulose;
• mineral filler;
• refined bitumen and other resins.

All these components are exposed to high temperatures and under pressure are impregnated with special resins with the addition of coloring pigments.

Each component at the same time performs a specific function:

• cellulose fibers and glass make the material durable, tough and resistant to external loads;
• resins give the material moisture-proof properties;
• coloring pigments and mineral additives are necessary to impart an aesthetic appearance, as well as to increase resistance to the effects of negative external factors (mold fungi, chemicals, UV rays).

The whole process of making roofing sheets is made on special equipment using the latest technology.

Due to the fact that the euro slate is made of natural components, its main advantage over most roofing materials is environmental friendliness.

You can also highlight other advantages of the material.

• Durability. Manufacturers give a guarantee for material from 20 years, but in fact it can be used without losing its performance characteristics for more than half a century.
• High strength, allowing it to withstand quite large loads (up to 300 kg of snow per 1 m2).
• Resistance to mechanical stress. Unlike ordinary slate, which can be broken by strong hail, Euroslate sheets quietly endure a similar test.
• High enough fire safety. The material can withstand temperatures up to 300? C.

• Low weight, which allows to significantly facilitate the transportation and installation of sheets.
• Good sound and thermal insulation characteristics.
• Flexibility and plasticity. Thanks to these characteristics, it is better suited than others to overlap the roof of intricate configurations.
• Ease of use. The material can be easily cut with a hacksaw or electric saw. When cutting the slate does not crumble, and the edges of the cut do not require additional processing.
• Waterproof and resistant to temperature extremes (material can be used at temperatures in the range of -50 to + 50 ° С).
• The inability to accumulate static electricity and reduce the risk of hitting lightning.
• Varied color palette.

In addition, with all the advantages of Euro-slate, its cost is much lower than that of other popular roofing materials.

At the present time, various manufacturers offer Euro-slate, whose products may differ both in technical characteristics and in price. There are several of the most popular brands.

• Onduline. The most famous version of the Euro-slate from the French company with the same name.The ondulin sheets produced according to standard technology have dimensions of 200x95 cm (length x width). The sheet thickness is 3 mm, the height of the ridge is 36 mm, and the weight is 6 kg. The color palette is presented in black, green, brown and red in saturated shades.

• Ondura or Ondalux. Also produced by Ondulin. The technology of its production practically does not differ from the manufacture of ondulin, but in addition to the main components, rubber is added to its composition. Due to this, ondolyuks gets improved performance. So, it is more resistant to moisture and it does not form condensate. In addition, it has the best sound insulation. Sheets of this material differ in size. With a standard length of 200 cm, they are 104.5 cm wide and 2.6 mm thick. Profile wave height - 34 mm. The assortment includes sheets of green, black, brown, blue, red and burgundy.

• Euroslate Gutta from the German manufacturer. It differs from ondulin in a large variety of sizes. So, with a length of 200 cm, the width of sheets of the German euroslate is 87, 95 or 106 cm. The height of the wave is also different.The last parameter depends on the width of the sheet and is 28, 31 or 30 mm. Weight depends on the area and varies from 5 to 5.6 kg. The color variety, in turn, is represented by dark brown, green, black, red shades. Also in the range are translucent sheets.

• Corrugated Nuline Sheets made in the USA. One of the advantages of this material is the possibility of its use over old slate. The composition of this roofing material is a special additive that increases the resistance of slate to temperature changes. This additive is a proprietary company and is not used in any other versions of the euro slate. In addition, sheets of Nulin are covered with polymer compositions, which are based on vinyl and acrylic. The company's model range includes matte and glossy coatings in black, green, brown and red. In addition to the basic color in the assortment there are 8 additional shades. The dimensions of the corrugated material: length - 200 cm, width - 122 cm, sheet thickness - 3 mm, wave height - 3.5 mm. The weight of 1 sheet is equal to 8 kg.

• Euroslate Aqualine. Produced by the well-known company ASBO from Belgium.Thanks to the vacuum impregnation technology used by the manufacturer, each slate sheet is saturated with bitumen as much as possible. This makes the material almost completely waterproof. The company also uses modern technologies to increase the flexibility of sheets and their durability. At the same time throughout the life of the slate looks like new, not fading or deforming. The color palette "Aqualine" - red, green and brown. Sheet sizes 200x92 with a material thickness of 2.4 mm. The wave height is 35 mm, and the sheet weight is 5.2 kg.

• Bituminous sheets Bituwell. Another material made in Germany, which has all the advantages of modern roofing. Standard dimensions are 200x93 cm. Sheet thickness is 2.8 mm, its weight is 5.8 kg, wave height is 36 mm. In the model range are coatings of cherry, brown, green and red in matte and glossy versions. All well-known evroshirer companies have been operating in this market segment for several decades, and during this time they have been able to repeatedly prove the high quality and durability of their products.

Coating the roof with euro slate is much easier than other similar materials. Put it on a wooden crate treated with an antiseptic. Sheets put overlap, the size of which depends on the angle of inclination of the roof.

• So, when tilting up to 10 °, the slate is laid on a solid crate, overlapping one sheet by another 30 cm in the vertical direction and by 2 waves in the horizontal one.
• If the slope is 15 °, then the elements of the batten are installed at a distance of 45 cm, and the overlap of sheets of roofing material is 20 cm vertically and 1 wave horizontally.
• If the roof angle exceeds 15 °, then the step of the batten can be increased to 60 cm. In this case, the vertical overlay of the sheets will be 17 cm, and the horizontal - 1 wave.

The seams between the sheets are made "vzrazbezhku." To do this, each even number begin to set with half a sheet.

If necessary, the material is cut with a regular hacksaw.pre-lubricated with engine oil. Such processing tool will not allow him to get stuck in the sheet and significantly speed up the process.

During installation, the slate sheets are attached with special nails with propylene or rubber washers.Nail the material through the wave. The holes formed in this process are sealed with butyl rubber mastic.

The popularity of the euro slate, manufactured using modern technologies, is evidenced by numerous customer reviews.

For many, the environmental safety of the material is of paramount importance. For others - its practicality and aesthetics. Moreover, all consumers agree that the life of such a slate is much longer than the asbestos-cement analogue.

In addition, customers appreciate the combination of affordable prices with high quality product and ease of installation.

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