Shingles

• From which material are shingles made?

  Shingles are bitumen slates. They consist of a stable support with bitumen on both sides and a weather-resistant layer of coloured granules on top. Their composition makes them extremely weather-resistant. So bring on the hailstorms! Because they are pliable, shingles can be used on all types of roof shapes, including round arches

• How do you attach shingles?

  Shingles are easy to nail in place with roof nails. They have a flat wide head, which makes them easy to nail. You drive a nail above each tab incision and at the edge of the shingle. A 3-tab shingle calls for 4 nails per shingle; a 5-tab shingle requires 6 nails. You always nail through 2 shingles.

• What is Roof Glue Shingles used for?

  The shingles are slightly self-adhesive. The sun makes the shingles adhere even better. But we recommend using Roof Glue Shingles for steep slopes or eaves, in very wind-sensitive areas, or in areas that do not face the sun.

• On what type of substrate can I attach shingles?

  They can be installed on a nailable substrate such as plywood or OSB that is 18 mm thick. Your old roofing does not need to be removed. It can serve as an underlay. Mind the length of your roof nails in this case. Longer nails should be used so they penetrate the wooden substrate by at least 1.5 cm to 2 cm.

• How do you finish the ridge?

  It’s best to use rectangular shingles (also called 3-tab or standard shingles) for the ridge. Cut the shingles into 3 separate tabs by cutting out narrow triangles. Bend the individual tabs over the ridge and nail them in place on both sides of the ridge. The next tab overlaps the previous one. Make sure the nails are covered by the next tab. Apply some Roof Glue Shingles to each nail.

• How do I finish the roof edges?

  Roof edges can be finished with wooden moulding or edge trim. Aquaplan’s edge trim is easy to install thanks to the built-in sealant gutter.

• Can shingles also be installed on lightweight roof structures?

  Bitumen shingles are light compared to traditional roofing. This makes them easy to handle and installable on lighter roof constructions. The shingles weigh ±10 kg/m2. A pack of shingles is only 80 cm long and 34 cm wide. They’re very easy to transport in the boot of your car.