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8. Visualize with IKO Roof viewer
One of the best tools for making a confident decision is the IKO Roof viewer, an intuitive online tool that allows you to visualize how different shingle colors and styles will look on your actual home.
How to Use IKO Roof viewer:
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Access the Tool: Visit the IKO Roof viewer
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Upload a Photo: Click on the option to upload a clear, well-lit photo of your home, ensuring the roof is prominently visible.
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Define Roof Areas: Use the tool's interface to outline the roof sections on your photo. This step allows the software to accurately apply shingle options to the correct areas.
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Select Shingle Styles and Colors: Browse through IKO's range of shingle products, including architectural, performance, and traditional styles. Choose different colors to see how they complement your home's exterior.
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Compare Options: The Roof viewer allows you to compare different shingle choices side by side, helping you make an informed decision based on aesthetics and compatibility with your home's design.
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Save and Share: Once you've found a shingle style and color you like, you can save the image or share it with others for feedback.
9. Estimate materials with the IKO Roof Calculator
After visualizing your ideal shingle color and style using the IKO Roof viewer, the next step is to determine the quantity of materials required for your project. The IKO Roof Calculator simplifies this process by allowing you to input your roof's dimensions and slope to calculate the necessary amount of shingles and accessories.
How to Use the IKO Roof Calculator:
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Access the Tool: Visit the IKO Roof Calculator.
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Measure Your Roof: Gather measurements of your roof's length, width, and slope. If you're unsure about the slope, IKO provides a printable Roof Slope Estimator to assist you.
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Input Data: Enter your measurements into the calculator. The tool will compute the total area and estimate the number of shingle bundles and accessories needed.
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Review and Print: Review the calculated materials list and print it out. This list can be shared with your contractor or local IKO distributor to facilitate the ordering process.
By utilizing the IKO Roof Calculator, you can ensure accurate material estimates, reduce waste, and streamline your roofing project planning.
Selecting the perfect shingle color involves balancing aesthetic preferences with practical considerations. By evaluating your home's style, climate, neighborhood norms, and using available tools like the IKO Roof viewer and Roof Calculator, you can make a choice that enhances your home's beauty and functionality for years to come.
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IKO Locations
IKO is available wherever you are. We have secured our presence by building a strong network of local businesses and reliable local partners.
- IKO Belgium - IKO Sales International NV
Truibroek 74, 3945 Ham, Belgium
T: (+32 ) 11 34 01 20 - F: (+32) 11 34 01 30 - E-mail
- IKO Slovakia – Production plant IKO Sales International NV
Kaplinské Pole 16, 905 01 Senica, Slovakia
T: +421 (0)34 698 3111 - F: +421 (0)34 698 3150 - E-mail
- IKO Germany - IKO Dachschindeln Vertrieb GmbH
Auerstrasse 120, D-01640 Coswig, Deutschland
T: (+49) 3523 77400 – 0 - F: (+49) 3523 77400 - 19 - E-mail
- IKO Hungary - IKO Magyarország Kft.
Torbágy u. 10/c, 2045 Törökbálint, Hungary
T: (+36)13 47 06 10 - F: (+36)12 80 66 45 - E-mail
- IKO Poland - Iko Sp.
ul. Damrota 170, 43-100 Tychy, Poland
T: (+48) 32 32 64 546 - F: (+48) 32 32 64 516 - E-mail
- IKO Romania - IKO Sales International NV (local representative)
str. Stefan Mironescu nr.6 bl.26 sc.B ap.6,
500222 Brasov - Romania
T: (+ 40) 268 367 986 - F: (+ 40) 268 367 790 - E-mail
Application instructions
Easy application ('for professional roofers):
- Base is a wooden or concrete underdeck construction with a waterproof IKO underlayment.
- Apply roof shingles with IKO nails.
- You would need +/- 35 pc/m². Valley, hips and ridges are easy to install without purchasing a huge range of extra accessories.
Foresee solid insulation and also good ventilation for an optimal and long-lasting roof - improving heating and cooling costs.
Eaves, rakes, walls, chimneys, roof windows, etc. require metal flashings.
Roof shingle with ±1500 gr APP modified bitumen per m²
Every IKO shingle obtained the ETA (European Technical Assessment), which proofs that all IKO roof shingles are made with care to provide an outstanding quality. But with the Monarch APP modified roof shingle, an even better level of roofing material has been reached. This premium roof shingle is manufactured with ±1500 gr APP modified bitumen per m². These high-quality APP modified shingles, based on bitumen and Atactic Polypropylene (APP) polymers, have several nice advantages
Calculate how many shingles and accessories you need for your next project!
APP modified means excellent UV protection
One of the advantages our finest APP modified roof shingle is the additional UV Protection. Thanks to the colourful granules on top of the shingles, every IKO roof shingle already offers a certain amount of protection against UV radiation. But adding up to ±1500 gr APP modified bitumen per m² only increases the resistance against damaging UV rays. That is one of the reasons why we are able to offer a 25 years total warranty on the thicker Monarch a shingle, of which we offer 10 years Platinum warranty.
