Bitumen tile Diamantshield Plus (01) Black

Building or renovating your dream home can be a very time-consuming project. You will have to make an important choice in relation to more expensive building materials that should last for decades. There is no better choice for your roof than bitumen tiles IKO. This is the best option you can get!

Bituminous shingles are an attractive, lightweight, durable roofing material that is ideal for protecting your home. It is also a light roofing material that does not require a heavy, expensive roofing structure or roof decking. The bitumen tile roof is a closed roof structure, so pests and insects do not get inside. And compared to other roofing materials, such as ceramic tiles or concrete tiles, bituminous tiles absorb noise caused by hail, rain or other external noise factors.

Advantages of IKO Roof bituminous tiles compared to metal tiles.

Bitumen tile is a very versatile building material. In addition to roofing, it can also be used to cover vertical walls or facades. Self-adhesive bituminous tile IKO ideal for such vertical applications. IKO roof tiles it is possible to cover roofs of unusual shapes: towers, round domes, low slopes, steep slopes... Architectural fantasy is limitless.

IKO is the only European manufacturer that can rely on know-how and technological achievements specially developed at other plants of the group IKO in Canada and the USA, in the countries of origin of the tiles. Having almost 50 years of production experience in the European market, we know our product thoroughly.

Another example of versatility is how it is combined with different types of buildings. Bitumen roof tiles can be used both for residential buildings (bungalow, ranch, homestead, gable facade, villas, tiny house, castle, chateau, dome, ...) and for recreation (chalets, garden sheds, tree houses, playhouses, summer cottages, ...).

Roof tiles are made of fiberglass, which is a waterproof material. European quality standards provide for the use of this fiber due to its high tensile strength and resistance to tearing by nails. During production fiberglass is impregnated with bitumen. This process provides a very stable roofing material. To finish the tile, it is sprinkled with colored granules.

Replacement of traditional bitumen with modified APP bitumen gives IKO even higher quality properties. Therefore, in the future we will mark these bituminous tiles with the CE mark and the PLUS mark. Thus, you will get improved quality for the same price. The PLUS line offered by the IKO company is a great advantage that you can take advantage of!

Advantages of the IKO line:

• APP modified bitumen (TÜM certified)
• High-quality bitumen tile made of high-quality bitumen
• Exceeds the strictest world standards
• Additional UV protection thanks to APP bitumen
• Increased flexibility at low temperatures
• Heat resistance at high temperatures
• Lightweight packaging

Since the addition of APP modified bitumen makes the bitumen thicker, we decided to pack the PLUS line in 2 m² bags. Such a smaller amount of bituminous tiles makes PLUS packages more convenient and compact. The PLUS line will make your roofing work a little easier!

APP modified bitumen (approved by TÜM)

By replacing traditional bitumen with modified APP bitumen, we guarantee the best level of quality within the high-quality traditional part of our assortment. Our PLUS range will be regularly tested by TÜM, the Technical University of Munich. This is one of the most famous German technological institutes, which will allow you to rely on the high-quality properties of bituminous tiles IKO.

Bituminous tiles for any roof in any climate

IKO tiles, offered in various shapes and colors, represent different types of appearance for each construction project. Modified bitumen APP gives bitumen greater flexibility at low temperatures and better heat resistance at high temperatures. This means that it is possible to install such bituminous tiles in any climatic conditions - from the icy Siberian winter to the hot African summer. Under the hot African sun, your roof will be doubly protected, because an additional advantage of APP modified bitumen is higher protection against ultraviolet rays.

Looking for even more quality (APP)? Then we would like to remind you about Monarch and Monarch Diamond bituminous tiles, which IKO has been offering for many years. With 1500 g of modified APP bitumen per m², this Monarch bitumen tile deserves to be called "premium" and offers the highest quality. These Monarch and Monarch-Diamant bituminous shingles remain available without any changes.

Bituminous tiles combine the latest achievements in the field of resistance to atmospheric influences and wind, fire safety and durability. Made in Europe, IKO tiles come with our unique industry-leading platinum warranty, so you're insured against leakage due to manufacturing defects, which is unlikely.

Here are some tips and reference information that will help you enjoy your new roof for many, many years to come.

What can you do?

Check these conditions with your roofer for a new roof project or roof overlay:

• IKO tiles can be laid on roofs with a slope >20° (or > 9.5° when laying Cambridge Xtreme 9.5°) - at least without special preparation of the base
• In windy areas and on roof slopes >60°, special sealing and nailing is necessary.
• The laying season is important for the sealing of bituminous tiles
• Proper ventilation of the roof is very, very important!
• Quality roofing is important for a good roof
• Bituminous tiles must be installed with galvanized nails (not staples) of sufficient length.
• Knowing how to use it correctly is a key factor