High-class traditional bitumen tile IKO Diamant (Belgium)

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

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

Advantages of IKO Roof bitumen shingles compared to metal shingles.

Bitumen shingles are a very versatile building material. In addition to roofing, they can also be used to cover vertical walls or facades. Self-adhesive bitumen shingles IKO ideal for such vertical applications. IKO roof tiles You can cover roofs of unusual shapes: tower, round domes, low slopes, steep slopes... Architectural imagination is limitless.

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

Another example of its versatility is how it combines with different types of buildings. Bituminous shingles can be used for both residential buildings (bungalow, ranch, manor, gable, villa, tiny house, castle, chateau, dome, ...) and recreational buildings (chalet, garden shed, tree house, playhouse, summer cottage, ...).

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

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

Advantages of the IKO line:

• APP modified bitumen (TÜM certified)
• High-quality bitumen shingles made of high-quality bitumen
• Exceeds the strictest global standards
• Additional UV protection thanks to APP bitumen
• Increased flexibility at low temperatures
• Heat resistance at high temperatures
• Easy packing

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

APP modified bitumen (TÜM approved)

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

Bitumen shingles for any roof in any climate

IKO tiles, offered in various shapes and colors, represent different types of appearance for each construction project. APP modified bitumen gives bitumen greater flexibility at low temperatures and better heat resistance at high temperatures. This means that such bitumen tiles can be installed 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 of the Monarch and Monarch Diamond bitumen shingles that IKO has been offering for many years. With 1500 g of APP modified bitumen per m², this Monarch bitumen shingle deserves to be called "premium" and offers the highest quality. These Monarch and Monarch-Diamant bitumen shingles remain available without any changes.

Bitumen shingles combine the latest advances in weather and wind resistance, fire safety and durability. Made in Europe, IKO shingles come with our unique industry-leading Platinum Warranty, so you are insured against leaks due to manufacturing defects, in the unlikely event of a leak.

Here are some tips and background information to 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 or roof covering project:

• IKO tiles can be installed on roofs with a slope of >20° (or >9.5° when installing Cambridge Xtreme 9.5°) - at least without special substrate preparation.
• In windy areas and on roof slopes >60°, special sealing and nailing are required.
• The installation season is important for sealing bitumen shingles
• Proper roof ventilation is very, very important!
• Quality roofing is essential for a beautiful roof
• Bitumen shingles should be installed with galvanized nails (not staples) of sufficient length.
• Knowing the correct application is key