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Another IKO shingle suitable for vertical roof installation is the IKO Shield shingle. Available in both a hexagonal (ArmourShield PLUS) and triangular (DiamantShield) shape, it is the perfect choice for giving walls an extraordinary look. Available in a wide colour range and applicable on roofs/walls from 15° up to 90°, the perfect solution to make your next project aesthetically pleasing. Take a look at this wonderful home covered in DiamantShield.

DiamantShield - Slate (31)
DiamantShield - Slate (31)
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DiamantShield - Slate (31)
DiamantShield - Slate (31)
DiamantShield - Slate (31)

How to install shingles on very steep slopes or vertical walls

A steep slope roof shingle application (including mansards and vertical walls) is becoming a common practice. The maximum slope for standard shingles with wind seal dots or thermo-adhesive dots is 85°. For self-adhesive shingles the maximum slope is 90° which means they can be used in a vertical wall installation. 

In these cases the gravitational force acts on shingles totally differently to that of a standard lower sloped roofs. The use of bitumen shingles on slopes greater than 60° degrees require the use of special application methods due to the very steep slopes reducing the effectiveness of factory applied wind seal dots/self-adhesive zone, especially in colder climates and shaded areas.

If standard installation methods are used for bitumen shingles on these steep slopes, problems can occur that are not a result of any weakness or defect in the product, but rather because of ineffective application methods.

Usage of IKO mastics on vertical walls or steep slopes

If a roof slope is from 60° - 90° degrees, IKO Cambridge Xtreme 9,5° should be applied by the following recommended method:

 

  • The roof deck for IKO Cambridge Xtreme 9,5° can be made from Plywood, OSB or sheathing boards;
  • Plywood or OSB shall be exterior grade and wooden boards must be maximum 15 cm wide. The roof deck must be smooth, dry and free from warped surfaces;
  • Remember that plywood or OSB boards are always recommended for very low or very steep slopes!
  • Use IKO Armourbase underlay for slopes between 60° and 85° degrees;
  • For slopes from 85° - 90° degrees (vertical wall) an underlay is not required but recommended.
  • Use the correct IKO roofing nails;
  • Secure every shingle of IKO Cambridge Xtreme 9,5° with 6 nails in the nailing zone;
  • Drive the nails straight so that the nail heads are flush with the shingle and not cutting into the shingle surface;
  • Remember: proper fastening is essential for a good roof!
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