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Why are IKO roof shingles the best option for your next project?

Building or renovating your dream house can be a very time-consuming project. You’ll have to make important choices about expensive building materials that will have to last for decades to come. So let us help you… No better choice for

Solar or photovoltaic panels on a shingle roof

During the past years, solar or photovoltaic panels have become a hot topic because the energy crisis has raised prices for electricity and gas . As a result, homeowners want to become less dependent from the electricity production. One of the most

Bitumen roof shingles on vertical walls and steep slopes

Modern architectural design has changed a lot through recent years, even when we consider typical roof and wall material. Many standard roofing materials can now be installed on both very steep slopes and vertical walls. Nowadays these materials

How to install a watertight roof valley with shingles – three + one methods

Roof Valley - How to install it watertight with shingles? A roof valley is formed where two sloping roof areas intersect to create an internal roof channel that drains run-off water from higher roof sections. The valley is one of the most critical

Granules on shingles: their function and how they are made

Roofing granules are one of the basic components of bitumen roof shingles. They give them an aesthetical appeal. A combination of colors often results in a creative look. The aesthetic function and appearance of granules is important but there is an

Roof deck materials to ensure a stable roof surface

Providing a solid roof starts at the base: a roof deck suitable for the nailing and installation of shingles. The type, grade, thickness and installation of materials used for roof decks should conform to the requirements of the relevant local

Tips How to Apply Shingles In Cold Climates

How to ensure proper performance from shingles in cold climates? Proper performance from shingles installed and used in cold climates can be achieved by following the recommendations listed below: Make sure that the roof is properly ventilated. Be

Easy and Reliable Application of Armourbase Pro Plus

Armourbase Pro Plus provides a very high safety and quality to the roofing system due to its double self-adhesiveness along the length of the joints. However, some would incorrectly nail it in the zone of self-adhesive strips, which does not ease

Proper nailing is essential to the performance of roof shingles

Bitumen shingles may be one of the simplest roofing materials to install, but nevertheless they also require specialized and exact rules on how to be fastened. It is important to apply roofing nails in the right quantity and location to securely

Tips and tricks for application of roof shingles during hot weather

Summer is the ideal time to install a new shingles roof! Asphalt roof shingles have been used successfully in various climatic zones around the world for many decades, including desert and tropical regions. In the last few years, Europe is also

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