Bitumen Felt Shingles
Bitumen felt roof shingles are a classic choice for shed roof coverings and re-roofing a shed roof. These felt shingles make the perfect outbuilding cover because they are waterproof, inexpensive and visually pleasing. Bitumen felt shingles come in an array of designs and colours to suit your style and the rest of your outdoor space. Popular choices include black, green and hexagonal.
Bitumen felt shingles are thin, lightweight and easy to install, making them perfect for experienced tradespeople and DIYers alike. The functionality and design of bitumen felt shingles can differ, some bitumen felt shingles are sold as interlocking strips, and some are sold as individual strips that need to be fixed together with a small overlap. However, most of them are manufactured the same way.
So what exactly is bitumen and how is it made? Bitumen is a form of asphalt which is used to coat a base material, usually paper or a fibreglass mat, making it durable and waterproof. Granules are then pressed into the top surface to provide additional slip resistance and UV protection, ensuring the colour doesn’t fade. These strips feature designs like ‘square butt’, which is a simple square pattern on the finished roof, or ‘hexagonal’ which offers more contemporary hexagonal finishes. You’re also able to find ‘half round’ style bitumen felt shingles which are the most traditional types of shingles that give a scalloped look.
Brands like Katepal, Armourglass, Coroshingle, and Roofing Superstore’s own brand offer a range of designs, shapes and finishing colours and textures. Katepal’s range of bitumen felt shingles boasts a selection of single colours and blended colours for an authentic tiled finish. Call us on 01752 692 760 if you need more information, or to get a free quote.
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