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What are bitumen roof sheets?

What are bitumen roof sheets?

Corrugated bitumen roofing sheets are particularly popular for sheds, stables, garages and more. When combined with the tough corrugated form factor, the bitumen fibres used on corrugated bitumen sheets provide you with a waterproof and durable roofing solution.

What are bitumen roof sheets made of?

Bitumen. Corrugated bitumen roofing sheets are manufactured from fibres that have been saturated in bitumen (the same material they use to pave roads). This construction is what gives these sheets their high tensile strength at a light weight.

How long does corrugated bitumen roofing last?

Once installed, you can expect a bitumen roofing sheets to last between 10 – 20 years. Throughout this time very little maintenance will be required if fitted at a pitch of at least 5°, as the corrugated profile ensures any water can run off with ease.

Which roofing sheet is best for House?

Foam backed polycarbonate and clear polycarbonate roofing options are the most commonly used types of polycarbonate sheets.

  • Foam-backed polycarbonate roof sheets are lightweight and durable.
  • Clear polycarbonate sheets are installed in patios, sunrooms and places that need natural light through the roof.

What are the different types of roofing sheets?

Here’s a quick rundown on the most popular types of roofing sheets and their main areas of applications.

  • Different kinds of roofing sheets.
  • Corrugated roofing sheets.
  • Polycarbonate roofing sheets.
  • Metal roofing sheets.
  • Plastic roofing sheets.
  • Trends in roofing materials.
  • Way Forward.

Can you cut bitumen roof sheets?

When cutting along corrugated bitumen sheets you can either use a Stanley knife or a course bladed saw. Alternatively, cutting across the panels will require either a course bladed saw or a circular power saw.

Which roofing sheet is the best?

Bitumen roof sheets are one of the best priced roofing solutions on the market and are Roofinglines’ most affordable roofing sheets. Waterproof, low maintenance, lightweight and straightforward to install, bitumen sheets are a long-lasting option that can be modified to suit most roofing needs.

Which roof is best for House?

Asphalt Roofing Shingles Relatively lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to install, asphalt shingles are the best choice for most houses. They come in sheets that are layered on a roof to give the illusion of more expensive single shingles, such as cedar and slate, that are installed one shingle at a time.

Which is the best bitumen roofing sheet to buy?

Choose from our collection of Coroline bitumen roof sheets in black , red , green or brown , Onduline roof sheets in black , red , green or brown , Onduline Mini bitumen roof sheets and Ondutile bitumen roof sheets. Looking for roofing accessories? Browse our range here.

Can you put bitumen roofing sheets on a shed?

Weighing as little as 5kg each, most sheds can easily handle the weight of a bitumen roof sheet. Their corrugated design also allows water and snow to run off with ease, preventing a build-up causing your sheets to bow. Installing corrugated bitumen sheets onto a shed couldn’t be easier.

What’s the difference between Onduline and mini bitumen roof sheets?

Onduline Mini bitumen roof sheets are roofing sheets that have been designed for low profile roofing applications, using the same manufacturing process as with Onduline and Coroline, but with smaller corrugations. Ondutile is slightly different to the Onduline and Coroline bitumen roof sheets.

How big is a Coroline bitumen roof sheet?

Coroline bitumen roof sheets are 2000mm x 950mm in size, 2.6mm thick, with a weight of 5.6kg per sheet. What is the size and weight of Onduline bitumen roof sheets? Onduline roof sheets come in 2000mm x 950mm sheets. They are 3mm thick instead of 2.6mm, for those wanting extra sturdiness.