Ondulin: sheet size, material properties and field of application

Today one of the most popular roofing materials is ondulin. Sheet size, load resistance and light weight make working with it convenient.

Ondulin is a wavy fabric made of pressed cellulose, which is impregnated with bitumen. Builders also call this material a Euroshare. Its color depends on the variety of bitumen. To improve the characteristics of the material from above, it is additionally treated with thermal oils and mineral substances, in combination they provide protection from moisture.

Properties of ondulin

1. The material is resistant to adverse effects of the environment. Manufacturers assure that the roof of it will serve not less than 50 years.

2. The ondulin sheet has a weight of only 6 kg, it makes it easier to work with it and climb to a height.

3. The roof of this material has excellent heat and sound insulation properties.

4. Ondulin has an attractive appearance. A variety of colors makes it possible to choose a suitable shade, in harmony with the site.

5. Flexible curved sheets are not affected by fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms.

6. Ondulin does not absorb moisture, but completely rejects it.

The scope of ondulin

More often ondulin, the size of the sheet which allows you to accurately estimate the cost, is used in private construction. It can be found on the roofs of both small cottages and two-story houses.

Recently, ondulin is found in multi-storey residential buildings, schools and clinics. Builders choose this type of roofing material because of the ease of installation.

On the roofs of small shopping pavilions and shops you can also see ondulin. The choice of roofing material in this case is explained by the possibility of laying it over the old slate. This way of updating the roof can be done without closing the store.

Standard dimensions and weight of the ondulin sheet

Convenience of using ondulin is to standardize the size of sheets of material. This allows you to accurately calculate its consumption.

On curved and curved roofs it is best to use ondulin. The dimensions of the sheet, the useful area of which is always smaller than the overall one, is 950 x 2000 mm. The width tolerance is ± 5 mm, the length is +10 mm. The thickness of the sheet is 3.0 mm. The height of the wave is 36 mm. The weight of the standard sheet is 6.0 kg.

About what size of the ondulin sheet will remain useful, if you overlap it with neighboring elements of the roof, you need to tell more. A gable roof with a small angle of inclination implies the laying of the roof with overlap along the length and width. The size of the useful area of the sheet in this case is approximately 864 x 1900 mm.

It should be borne in mind that when installing the roof with complex bends, the consumption of the material can significantly increase. The standard size of the onduline sheet in this case is divided lengthwise into 2-3 parts. At the junction of each element is overlapped.

In the cost estimate for the construction of the roof, you need to include not only the cost of materials and the work of installers, but also additional elements. For example, skates, gutters for rainwater and other additions.

Standard dimensions and weight of the onduline sheet "Smart"

The market of roofing materials is constantly updated. This also applies to ondulin. It is replaced by a new generation of Smart roofing.

Improved ondulin differs from its predecessor by the presence of marking on the sheet. The extruded strips help to more accurately perform the installation. Ondulin "Smart", the size of the sheet has become slightly different, allows you to reduce the overlap by about 50 mm (from 170 to 120 mm). Such a measure facilitates installation.

The specially developed Smart Lock system has slightly changed the dimensions of the sheets to 950 x 1950 mm instead of 850 x 2000 mm. The useful area has increased. The weight of the improved sheet of material is already 6.3 kg instead of 6.0 kg.

Reviews of house owners with ondulin roofing

Some owners of private houses a few years after the installation of the roof begin to complain that the roof falls under your feet when walking and razmokaet with time from the rains. With a more detailed examination, it turns out that instead of durable ondulin, customers were sold ordinary pressed cardboard, covered with paint of the right color. This is done by unscrupulous manufacturers who want to sell more materials. As a rule, such claims do not arise to the original onduline.

To prevent premature loss of roofing properties, you should move on it only with the help of special ladders. On such a roof it is definitely not necessary to sunbathe or arrange a garden.

Also, during installation, care must be taken to ensure that the chimneys are properly insulated. Such a measure will help to prevent the occurrence of fire from the roof.

Features of roof maintenance from ondulin

High-quality roofing material does not require special permanent care. To prevent damage to property it is desirable to clean the roof of snow and pollution. Ondulin, the leaf size of which varies depending on the attachment system, in some cases is prone to fading. With this help cover the roof with a special paint.

Thus, ondulin, whose sheet size is standardized, is today one of the most modern and common roofing materials. The "Smart" mounting system helps to facilitate its installation. In the future, the popularity of ondulin will only grow.