6 best manufacturers of roofing material

Not so long ago, the roofing material was one of the main roofing and waterproofing materials. It was used in both private and industrial construction. With the advent of new types of insulators and roofing coatings, the position of roofing felt is somewhat shaken, but today it is becoming more and more popular in the domestic market. Manufacturers offer many modifications of this material, depending on the application you can choose the most convenient and durable version. To make the right choice, you should listen to the recommendations of experts.

How to choose a ruberoid.

1. The composition of the ruberoid. The basis of traditional roofing material is roofing paperboard. It is impregnated with bitumen to impart moisture resistance. In this form, the material is usually used as a preparatory layer for roofing or for waterproofing bases. To give the material maximum protection from mechanical damage and ultraviolet rays, some varieties are sprinkled with quartz, mica slate, sand, chalk or talcum.
2. Marking. Since there is a variety of bitumen roll materials on sale, it is important to determine its purpose by marking. Ever since the times of the USSR, a simple alphanumeric abbreviation has been invented. The first letter stands for simply P - ruberoid. The following letter indicates the type of roofing material (P - lining, K - roofing). The last letter contains the secret of the composition of the dressing (for example, K - coarse-grained). Digital designation tells the buyer about the density of cardboard in g / sq. The lining material may be marked RPP-300, and the roofing felt for the top layer of the roof is marked as RKK-400.
3. Types of basics. The weak point in the traditional ruberoid was cardboard. To eliminate this drawback, manufacturers use such types of bases as asbestos, fiberglass and polymers. Roofing material based on asbestos or fiberglass is not the best in terms of environmental friendliness, and bitumen-polymer mixtures are much more expensive.

Types of roofing material

Modern varieties of roofing material. Due to constant improvements many new types of roofing felt appeared. Here are the most popular names.

1. Rubemast has a thicker layer of bitumen under the cardboard base. The service life of this cheap type is 15 years.
2. Stekloizol made on the basis of fiberglass or fiberglass, which replaced the cardboard. The material retains its elasticity in a wide range of temperatures (-45 ... + 100 ° С).
3. Pergamin retains the cardboard base, but soft bitumen is used as the impregnation. Material differs in universality of application, service life is limited to 12 years.
4. Hydrosol represents the asbestine paper impregnated with oil bitumen. Most often used to shelter pipelines and create a roof covering.
5. Uniflex made on the basis of polymers and bitumen with the addition of rubber. It can be used as an independent roofing material, the service life reaches 25 years.
6. Liquid roofing material supplied for sale in the form of mastic, which freezes after application to the surface.The composition contains materials such as bitumen, rubber, polymers, plasticizers and other additives. The advantage of liquid roofing material in the formation of a seamless surface.

We have selected 6 best roofing material manufacturers in our review. Their products are supplied to the trading network of our country. The distribution of places in the rating took into account expert opinion and feedback from Russian consumers.

What is better roofing material, asphalt or waterproofing

Type of material	Virtues	disadvantages
Ruberoid	+ many varieties + wide scope of application + durability + affordable price	- afraid of temperature changes - fire hazard
Pergamin	+ low thermal conductivity + can be used for vapor barrier device + versatility + affordable price	- low resistance to mechanical damage - fire hazard - biodegradable
Gidroizol	+ withstands large temperature differences + long service life + high tensile strength + good sound insulation	- high price - big weight

Rating of the best manufacturers of roofing material

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of roofing material	1	TechnoNIKOL	4.9
	2	CRH	4.8
	3	Omskkrovlya	4.7
	4	Yugstroykrovlya	4.7
	5	Soft roof	4.6
	6	DRZ	4.4

TechnoNIKOL

Rating: 4.9

Since 1992, the company Tehnonikol has been working in the Russian market. The first line for the production of rolled roofing materials began to work in Vyborg in 1994. And already today the number of production sites is 53 units, they are located in 7 states. The products of the corporation are supplied to 95 countries of the world. Equipment at the plants is controlled by computers, the company has its own research laboratory. In the manufacturer's catalog, you can find building materials such as roofing felt, glassine, bikrost, etc.

Experts appreciated the efforts of the company to train builders to work with new innovative materials. Users praise the ruberoid at an affordable price, high quality, good performance. The brand becomes the winner of our rating.

CRH

Rating: 4.8

One of the leaders in the market of roofing and waterproofing materials in our country is "Diversified Company KRZ". The Ryazan enterprise boasts a long history, the brand’s birthday is June 15, 1962. Initially, the plant’s task was to provide roofing material for the central region of Russia. The modern name of the plant was in 2010, and after 4 years the most large-scale project for the production of shingles Reachel & Drews was implemented. In addition to roofing material and tiles in the assortment there is rubemast and glassine. The experts gave the brand second place in our rating for a high share of export deliveries (about 1/3 of the production volume).

Among the reviews of consumers, positive assessments of the CRH ruberoid prevail. The material has an affordable price and long cope with weathering.

Omskkrovlya

Rating: 4.7

The largest enterprise in the east of our country is Omskkrovlya. The cardboard-ruberoid plant was built in the industrial district of Omsk in 1970. The company can be proud of the fact that the only bitumen production facility in Russia is operating at its site. West Siberian oil is used as a raw material, in which there is an optimum content of oils and resins. Plastic and frost-resistant roofing material is supplied from the Central to the Far Eastern region, to Mongolia and the CIS countries. The assortment is widely represented ruberoid, asphalt and rubemast.

Users have no complaints about the quality and durability of products. Only it can be purchased not in all regions of the country. The experts gave the brand third place in the ranking.

Yugstroykrovlya

Rating: 4.7

One of the youngest brands that produces roofing felt is the Russian company Yugstroykrovlya. She plays a leading role in the Southern Federal District, having worked in the market since 2000. In a short time, the company has established itself as a reliable partner who values ​​its reputation. Particular attention is paid to the quality and affordability of the goods. In the manufacturer's catalog you can find not only traditional roofing material, but also mastic, bitumen, rubemast, steglohydroizol and much more. During the day from three lines out over 4 thousand square meters. m roll material. According to experts, the brand deservedly falls into our rating.

Brand products are valued by consumers at affordable prices and high-quality manufacturing. Only the distribution network is not too wide.

Soft roof

Rating: 4.6

The leading manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing materials in the Volga region is the Samara enterprise Soft Roofing. This is the oldest factory in the country, which began its activities back in 1932. Today, the brand boasts three fully automated lines, which produce bitumen materials and cardboard. Ecologically safe raw materials are used in production, all products have quality certificates. Therefore, the geography of sales covers the European and South regions of Russia, the Far East, Primorsky Krai, the CIS countries and Mongolia.

The brand takes a worthy place in our rating. Roofing material does not stick together even with prolonged storage in a hot climate. Only the Russian market is not yet fully mastered.

DRZ

Rating: 4.4

For more than 10 years, the Russian company Donskoy Ruberoid Plant has been producing roofing materials. To compete in the market with more experienced manufacturers, the company had to find a balance between quality and affordability. This was achieved through the use of new technologies and selected raw materials. The experts highly appreciated the individual approach of the company's employees to each client. Thanks to such work, it is possible to make timely adjustments in response to consumer comments.

The manufacturer has two types of roofing material. The lining material is great for waterproofing or creating a roofing substrate. Roofing material with high density and quartz sanding or mica sprinkling is used as the top layer of the roof.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.