From the series "Material in architecture - trends 2024"
Flashings are a very unobvious group of materials that we should talk about much more often. They perform important functions on the roofing, and it would be impossible to create a complex roof without their participation. Today we will focus on describing in detail the finished flashings that can be found in the offer of Blachy Pruszyński.
Blachy Pruszyński makes sure to offer its customers not only steel roofing, but also other necessary elements related to roofing matter. The company also offers a mass of flashings, from roof communication and steel gutters to ventilation chimneys and roof windows. The most important feature of the offer is the variety, so that everyone can properly select flashings to suit their preferences and the style they have adopted. Now is the time to explore the world of flashings.
Remember that buying roofing and any flashings for it in one place is a guarantee of consistency.
Key flashings, or ridges
The range of ridge flashings from Blachy Pruszyński is really extensive, as we can find as many as six types of these flashings. The differentiating factors between the different types are the bends and impressive embossing. Ridge flashings are responsible for covering the gap that forms at the junction of two slopes. Remember to place a mesh ventilation strip under the ridge tiles.
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In the case of some roofing, we will encounter an element called a ridge strip. This is a flashing, the mission of which comes down to providing an air void, in a situation where it was not naturally formed. The sub-roof strip is useful for REGLI, FLAT roofing sheets, or panels on the RANGE.
ridge distance
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Specificity of flashings on the roof top
The real flashing queen of the roof top is the windbreak. This element is very important, because it protects the entire roofing from the terrible effects of strong winds. It is a visible part of the roof, so let's make sure that it complements the adopted style, and not an attempt to counter to the implemented design.
drain gutter and panel wind gutter
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We would like to devote this part of the article to panel wind vane from Blachy Pruszyński. They are a manifestation of a modern approach, because unlike traditional shots, they are pressed using the latest technologies. Today's production process allows for tremendous precision in manufacturing and ensures repeatability of the desired shapes. Panel windbreaks mean versatility, as we will apply them without any trouble to both roofs created from cut-to-size roofing sheets and those made from panelized, double-module roofing sheets.
panel wind vane
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What are panel windbreaks made of? Currently, they are created using matte-textured sheet metal. The offer includes two color options, namely RAL 7016 and R033. The manufacturer also took care to pack them carefully, which translates into easier transportation of purchases to the construction site. Is it worth matching something to the windbreak? The described element perfectly harmonizes with the drain gutter, which will do everything to prevent water from threatening our slope. Let's also buy a side windbreak, which is described as an additional path for draining condensation from the roofing.
mesh ridge tape
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What to install at the eaves?
We will start the discussion of flashings at the eaves in a rather unusual way, since our description will open with a ventilation eave batten. It is a universal element that fits both cut-to-size roofing sheets and those made of double-modular roofing sheets. Its responsibilities include creating a blockade for animals that want to settle on our slope and guaranteeing air circulation at the right level.
drainage gutter and windbreak
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It is the duty of anyone writing about flashings at the eaves to describe in detail the gutter and sub-gutter strips. The former boasts as many as five versions, which differ in profiles. Each profile fits a different roofing tile, for example, the first type is the domain of corrugated roofing tiles with high embossing, while the second type dialogues with seam panels. The second belt is available in two variants. The first is a classic take, while the second turns to innovation. The task of the gutter strips is to protect the eave wall from splashes that can occur during heavy rainy periods.
This is just a general summary of how large the range of typical flashings offered by Blachy Pruszyński is.
For more details, visit the manufacturer's website.
