How does ondulin differ from metal tiles? Pros and Cons: Owner Reviews + Video

Ondulin is a pressed cellulose, which is painted in bright colors and impregnated with bituminous thermal oils. Ondulin is an excellent substitute for harmful asbestos slate sheets. Ondulin gained popularity not only due to its composition safe for human health, but also due to its low price. Builders and owners note such operational properties as: a convenient technological device and the durability of its use.

How does ondulin differ from slate? First of all, asbestos is absent in the composition of ondulin, thanks to which ondulin is a more environmentally friendly material.

What does ondulin consist of?

The advantages of ondulin include its good tolerance to various weather conditions, so there are no restrictions on its use in different climatic zones. Ondulin perfectly tolerates sudden changes in temperature. The correct technological structure of the lathing of the material helps the roof to withstand the maximum load from the snow. Ondulin also has good wind resistance, which adds another fat plus in its favor.

In the modern market, you can find a huge variety of fakes that are sold under the guise of ondulin.

In fact, such a building material has nothing to do with ondulin. Therefore, be careful when buying ondulin.

How to distinguish an original from a fake?

The original factory ondulin should be marked:

• Name;
• Batch number;
• Country code;
• Production date.

Why is ondulin better than metal tiles?

1. Better insulation. This is facilitated by the cellulose coating that this building material possesses.

2. Cost effective. Due to the fact that ondulin is based on pressed cellulose, ondulin is by definition cheaper than tiles.
3. Water resistance. Onduline does not require additional waterproofing, because during its installation special nails are used, which minimize the penetration of moisture inside.
4. Excellent snow retention.

   Thanks to the rough coating, the roof covered with ondulin does not require additional installation of the structure to trap snow.

5. Convenience of transportation. Ondulin is a flexible and not very heavy material, so it is quite easy and convenient to transport such a load.

Many builders and owners note the disadvantages of this building material, such as:

• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Ondulin attracts buyers with its bright saturated color, but after a year of operation under the active sun, the color of the building material fade noticeably.

  Also, due to the influence of the sun, the strength of the material is significantly reduced. This can lead to deformation of the sheets of ondulin.

• Ondulin is a combustible material. This is his biggest flaw.The material acquired this negative property due to the fact that it contains bitumen components.

  Ondulin is defined as a fire hazardous material.

• Fragility. Despite the fact that the manufacturer declares ondulin, adapted to any climatic conditions, in subzero temperatures the material becomes very fragile and fragile. This is due to bituminous additives.

Reviews of owners and builders about ondulin

1. "The house was built for several years.

   There was not enough money for everything, so I wanted an inexpensive but beautiful roof. In general, the choice fell on Ondulin. I was able to lay it in just four days. Even when buying, the seller warned that there are special locks.
   

   Therefore, When I didn’t lay it, I wasn’t really steaming with alignment.

   The sheets themselves lay flat, I was only surprised. In general, I was satisfied with the purchase. I recommend it. "

   Roman, 37 years old.

2. "I have a roof from Ondulin at my dacha for 15 years and nothing happened to it.

   It withstood everything, and hail, and showers, and snowfall and everything is wonderful with it. Our roof looks after for so many years it is quite normal. At one time, when they bought the material, its price bribed very much.
   

   I think that some problems may arise with a roof made of any material, but I was luckyJ "

   Irina, 41 years old.

3. "I covered the roof of the house with ondulin and after 5 years it all faded or burned out, I don't know, but from dark green it turned into lilac.

   Plus, it was also overgrown with lichen, and even before that, from the sun radiation began to crumble the plastic framing of the nail heads, and the roof began to leak periodically.
   

   Like many, I was bribed by its price and praise from the sellers, but now I have to shift the roof, and where can I get the money again? In short, I do not recommend "

   Ivan, 53 years old.

4. "After the construction of the house and the covering of blood with ondulin, 12 years have passed, the roof regularly leaks in several places, the ondulin changed its color from bright red to dirty pink, and even became like paper. Plus only one - you can't hear the rain knocking, otherwise there are only some minuses.
   

   I will never again cover the roof with ondulin and I do not advise anyone.

   "

   Evgeny, 46 years old.