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Snow stoppers:
A snow stop has to be nailed in the head lap. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the required quantities for every m². The next shingle course will cover the nails of the installed snow stop.
Preventing ice dams:
Ice dams are the results of continuous freezing and thawing of snow due to escaping heat from the house or from gutters being backed up with frozen slush. This can happen to most kinds of roofing material; if it occurs, water may be driven under the roof, which may cause ceiling, wall, insulation and gutter damage. Ice dams can be prevented by:
1) Installing a vapour barrier above the home’s warm space.
2) Insulating the attic.
3) Ventilating the attic.
What to do when you install a new roof during winter?
Proper performance from shingles installed and used in cold weather can be achieved by following the recommendations listed below: Make sure that the roof is properly ventilated. Be careful when handling shingles in cold weather. If you are in an area that experiences freezing winter temperatures, eaves protection should be used to reduce water damage from ice dam formation.
Use a self-adhesive underlay like IKO’s Armourbase Stick. It is easier to work with in cold weather. Handseal bitumen roof shingles in cold weather with a mastic containing elastomeric polymers like IKO’s Shingle Stick. When applying ridge caps, keep the shingles that are being used as ridge caps in a warm place; so, they will be flexible enough to bend.
Whether you are winter proofing your roof or installing a new one, always use caution if walking on the roof during wintertime. Good luck!
Dreaming of more freedom and sustainability in relation to your home? You are not alone.
With the current economic situation more people are searching the house market for smaller accommodations such as tiny houses or small mobile homes. A revolution is taking place and the future is tiny. And what better roof material to use than shingles on tiny houses.
Because there is not any official definition of a tiny house, it is generally thought of as a small house, typically sized under 50m². While they can be built on foundations, most tiny homes are built on trailers. This style of tiny house is often referred to as a tiny house on wheels. Although tiny houses originated in the United States, more and more Europeans are turning to this new type of lifestyle: flexible, mortgage free and often located in the countryside.
Main characteristics of a tiny house
A tiny house is usually off-grid and self-supporting. You don’t need to be connected to official water, electricity, or sewer services. Just like a caravan, a tiny house fits into the dimensions of a truck trailer. But a tiny house is higher and built with normal walls (with traditional wood-house construction technology).
Most of the people involved in the tiny house field are Do-It-Yourselfers. It is incredibly empowering and fulfilling to build your own home from scratch. As the tiny house movement becomes more mainstream, more companies are trying to capitalize on the increased demand by offering pre-built and custom homes as well.
Main structure and used materials
There are several different ways to build a house, each having their own advantages and disadvantages. The most common approach for tiny houses is a high-quality wooden construction which is typical for wooden houses. This modern solution allows the building to breathe and creates a natural indoor climate. The basic structure or skeleton of a tiny house is built from very dry and precise prisms and joists (KVH prisms). All joints are interconnected several times, increasing the overall strength. This results in an enormously strong and solid structure. Installed windows can be wooden or aluminum with two or three layers of glass.
