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Controlling of granule drops behind the coater
My gutter is filled with granules. Is there a problem with my shingles?
Not necessarily. An excessive amount of granules are applied during the shingle manufacturing process to make sure that the bitumen on the roofing sheet is completely covered. It is important to completely cover the sheet with granules so that the bitumen is not exposed to ultraviolet light. In accordance to the EN 544 the value of the loss of granules may not exceed 2,5 g (test procedure EN 12039). But IKO does better than that. IKO’s own maximum limited value is 1,2 g!
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IKO Armourbase Thermo AD is a modern thermo-adhesive membrane.
The heat activated membranes of IKO Armourbase Thermo AD can be used with success in a wide range of waterproofing applications such as very low sloped roofs with concrete or wooden deck structure where bitumen shingles are applied without nail fixation. This membrane presents numerous and important advantages, such as easy application with consequential savings on time and the possibility to apply the material on surfaces which are not suitable to open flame.
Improper shingle nailing
One of the most common defects with asphalt shingles is improper nailing. IKO and other manufacturers of asphalt shingles give specific instructions on how to fasten shingles, and they’re all pretty much the same. Unfortunately, some roofers don’t seem to pay a lot of attention to these instructions. That is why we want to highlight the two most common nailing defects with shingles: overdriven nails and improperly located nails.