OXIDIZED BITUMEN - is the middle ground featuring a rather high level of resistance to low and high temperatures.
Technology:
Bitumen is oxidized and artificially aged under high temperature (about 270 °С), which increases its durability.
FEATURES | BITUMEN SHINGLES | METAL SHINGLES | CERAMIC SHINGLES |
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SPECIFICATIONS | |||
Soundproofing | Soundproof | Noisy | Noisy |
Capturing snow | Rough surface prevents snow from sliding down | No | No |
Corrosive resistance | Non-corrosive | No corrosive resistance | Non-corrosive |
USE OF ROOFING MATERIAL | |||
Use on complex roofs | For complex roofs, including domes | Hard to use because of material’s structure | Hard to use because of material’s structure |
Ease of transportation | Small-sized material, could be transported by car | Large sheets, not suitable for transportation by car | Large sheets, not suitable for transportation by car |
Damage resistance | Low embrittlement, hail resistant | Hail resistant | High embrittlement |
Installation efficiency | Minimum waste in installation | A lot of waste in installation | A lot of waste in installation |
Cost efficiency | Practical price | Price higher than average | High price |
Bitumen shingles are fixed on bitumen-impregnated glass fiber, which connects bitumen to various types of polymer additives making shingles bitumen, strong, and deformity resistant. One of the two bitumen types is used for various brands of bitumen shingles RoofShied:
SBS-modified bitumen is a real breakthrough in the production of roofing material, which raises Bitumen shingles to a whole new level. Now it is possible to use shingles in almost every climate zone. Premium SBS-modified shingles contain styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), which heights shingles’ solidity and durability, including in subzero temperatures
SBS-modifier is synthetic rubber which makes bitumen flexible, including at low temperatures. The modifier increases heat and frost resistance, elasticity, stress resilience, and durability of bitumen and all roofing material.
The technology: bitumen is modified with special polymers (SBS) changing bitumen properties and making it stronger and more durable.
ADVANTAGES:
OXIDIZED BITUMEN - is the middle ground featuring a rather high level of resistance to low and high temperatures.
Technology:
Bitumen is oxidized and artificially aged under high temperature (about 270 °С), which increases its durability.
ADVANTAGES:
Bitumen shingles’ surface is covered with a decorative dressing compound, which not only adds color but also has some protective qualities, such as UV protection.
Two types of dressing compounds are used for bitumen shingles RoofShield: