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Most often, garages and other outbuildings are built with a flat roof, which has a slight slope, no more than 20 degrees. The best option for covering such roofs is Bikrost roll roofing, which is described in more detail below. Read an overview of the characteristics of the foundation for a cinder block garage.

Choosing the right Bikrost brand for roofing

This building material is divided into technical characteristics, and is widely used in construction.

Main marking:

HKP - marking is intended for soft and hard roofing. The base is fiberglass on both sides, a bituminous layer is applied, coated on the front side, a layer of mineral chips is applied.

HPP - bikrost is used for waterproofing, as a lining on the foundation, basement. etc. It does not have such high strength as materials intended for roofing.

What's the best way to cover?

Bikrost is a special building material used for roof waterproofing. It consists of fiberglass impregnated with binders, based on glued bitumen. Its characteristics meet the highest quality requirements, and therefore, its use is not limited only to waterproofing, it is used to cover flat and soft roofs. Check out the guide on how to calculate the foundation for a garage.

Bikrost has a number of advantages:

1. durable material
2. Not subject to decay
3. The presence of the top dressing protects the canvas from UV rays.
4. Can be used as a vapor barrier, waterproofing
5. Resistant to various weather conditions, thanks to which it is successfully used in any climatic zone of the country
6. The ratio of excellent quality and affordable price

Bikrost is glued to the roof by melting the bituminous layer on the coating, this procedure is performed using a gas burner. Since there is an open fire during laying, Bikrost should only be laid on top of non-combustible materials. When covering a soft roof with a wooden gable roof, open fire is used with caution or excluded altogether.

How to cover?

Before laying Bikrost on the roof, the roof surface should be prepared, since the material is soft and demanding on the quality of the base:

• The base must be dry;
• The complete absence of various irregularities;
• The roof surface must be cleaned of dust and dirt, as well as any foreign objects;
• Even the smallest cracks and dents must be repaired with cement mortar or putty;
• Then treat the surface with a primer for the best adhesion to Bikrost.

The very technology of covering the roof of the garage with Bikrost is as follows:

• The rolls are laid out across the slope, keeping an overlap of at least 8 cm;
• All work is done strictly from the bottom up;
• From the end part of the rolls, the overlap is observed from 15 cm;
• The ends of different rolls should not form a single joint line, so they should be displaced relative to each other;
• The required length from the roll is rolled out, here the overlap is taken into account;
• Then the segment is rolled from both sides to the middle, heated by a gas burner and pressed against the working surface by a roller;
• The rolling process itself takes place from the middle to the end, on each side. Attention! It is impossible to walk on a rolled and freshly welded roof, as the integrity of the coating is violated, as a result of which the waterproofing;
• During rolling, it is necessary to ensure that there are no folds and wrinkles;
• When rolling out the first layer, you should immediately take care of covering the vertical abutments of the roof, if any. To do this, a small piece of 40 cm in size is cut off from the bottom layer of Bikrost, of which 25 cm will go to cover the vertical surface, the rest - to cover the horizontal surface.

The video shows a step-by-step scheme for covering the roof with Bikrost rolled waterproofing material:

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How much does it cost to make a Bikrost garage roof?

The cost of covering the roof of the garage with Bikrost varies from 150 to 250 rubles per square meter. m. Much depends on the condition of the original base and the required number of layers. If the roof is in poor condition, then the cost of the work can be significantly increased. This price does not include the price of the material. Read and how to build.

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As can be seen from the above, Bikrost is a high quality material that can well waterproof the roof of the garage, as well as serve as an external covering for it. Affordable price for a roll roof of this quality is acceptable, which makes this material even more popular. And the installation of Bikrost will not be difficult even for a beginner.

If you are looking for an economical option for roofing, then bicrost is the roofing material that is perfect for you.

The economy option is not always poor quality or something like that. Just the same, bikrost is distinguished by the property of excellent sound insulation (provides reliable protection from the sounds of wind, hail, etc.).

And also using bikrost as a roofing material, you will provide your house or other building with additional heat resistance (warmth and comfort in the house are guaranteed to you).

Bicrost specifications and how to choose it

The positive properties of this roofing material also include water resistance.(it has a structure that repels water), fireproof, good toughness. As for the roofing process, the fact that bicrost is very elastic will help you, so it is quite easy to lay it. This roofing material is known for its durability, as it has good resistance to any external factors. If we compare the cost of bicrost with other materials of the same kind, then the benefit is also visible here.

In order to choose a bikrost for a roof, you need to have some knowledge. First you need to know that this material is divided into two conditional categories:

• bikrost "P" (its purpose is to roof the lower layer, it provides waterproofing of the premises, that is, their protection from moisture ingress)
• bicrost "K" (its purpose is in the upper layer of the cover).

Bicrost modifications

There are several modifications of the bikrost cover:

• hpp- has a polymer film (coated on both sides), which provides resistance to external stimuli
• tpp- polyester with a top layer in the form of a film
• hkp- this is polyester, the top layer of which is represented by slate
• tkp- this material is fiberglass

Bikrost laying technology

Bikrost is a built-up soft roof

To lay the bicrost you will need:

• directly bicrost
• bituminous primer
• propane burner
• roofing knife

Laying process:

1. First you need to clean the surface.
2. Make it absolutely even, remove all debris and dirt, then cover with cement until it is completely level.
3. In order to lay bikrost, the temperature must be at least 5 degrees Celsius, these are the conditions necessary for high-quality laying.
4. In order to make the surface ideal for laying bicrost, coat it with a primer that will give it a perfect smoothness.
5. Now you need to slowly roll out the bicrost rolls, gradually covering the surface with this material.
6. Cutting should be done using a roofing knife.
7. Then you need to start melting the material. To do this, turn the roll a little, putting it in any corner so that it turns in your direction. To make it easier for you to unfold it, take something like a poker.
8. Now we set fire to the propane burner and slowly unroll the roll, gradually laying the bicrost on the surface. You need to heat the layer located below, that is, the “P” bicrost. Make sure that everything is even, so that the material fits as tightly as possible.
9. To start using the next roll, you need to lay it on top of the previous one with an overlap of at least 10 centimeters. Thus, you will ensure the high quality of the flooring, as well as its strength and durability.

Bikrost is a bitumen-based roll material, which is an improved version of the well-known roofing material. It is used for arranging roofs for various purposes, as well as for waterproofing elements of building structures.
Bicrost laying technology involves the use of open fire to melt the coating of the inner layer, therefore, it provides for the use of this type of coating only on surfaces made of non-combustible materials (we advise you to read about).

Preparing the base for laying

Bikrost, like all other types of soft roofing, is very sensitive to the quality of the working surface. It requires a solid, dry base without any unevenness. Therefore, before starting work, it is necessary to clean the entire plane of the roof from dust, dirt and foreign objects, and repair all cracks and depressions with cement mortar or putty. It is also necessary to ensure that there is no moisture and traces of the old coating on the entire treated area.

To ensure a stronger contact, the surface of concrete or cement screed is treated with a special primer mixture called a primer. For these purposes, you can use finished products or dilute bitumen yourself in gasoline or kerosene in a ratio of one to three. The primer is applied with a roller.

Covering the roof with bicrost can only be started after the primer is completely dry. You can verify this by running a clean, dry cloth over it - no traces should remain on it. The primer is applied in a thin even layer using brushes or rollers, the approximate consumption is 300-400 g per square meter.

Features of bicrost laying

In order to most effectively use this material in the production of roofing work, the following recommendations must be considered:

Bicrost roof covering

The device for waterproofing with rolled bitumen materials is a relatively simple procedure that you can perform on your own. This requires only general knowledge in the field of construction and skills in working with a propane torch. Next, we will describe in detail how to cover the roof with a bikrost and try to describe all the subtleties of this work.

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the step-by-step video instructions for laying the bicrost:

In conclusion, here are some more simple tips on how to lay bikrost for those who are going to do roofing work on their own:

• It is better to lay a soft roof at an air temperature exceeding + 5 ° С. If it is required to work in the cold season, the material must be kept at room temperature for a day;
• The flooring of the sloping roof is made from the bottom up to exclude the possibility of leaks at the joints of the canvases;
• When choosing a roofing material, it must be borne in mind that the service life of bicrost coatings is 5-8 years;
• When calculating the right amount of material, do not forget to provide for a margin for organizing the joints of the canvases with each other.

Bikrost is the best option for waterproofing the roofs of garages, warehouses and other outbuildings. It is perfect if you need to quickly and inexpensively cover the roof on your own.

When choosing a soft coating for a roof with a slight slope, you should pay close attention to such material as bicrost. Bicrost is the right combination of affordable price and high quality. Read about and the cost of such a roof.

This type of material includes several layers:

1. Fiberglass, fiberglass or polyester;
2. A special bituminous composition applied during manufacture to both the upper and lower sides of the material.

It is the combination of this combination that makes it possible to use it on hard surfaces of any type.

Roofing material bikrost - roll material, depending on the manufacturer, may have a different number of linear meters (from 10 to 15).

This material belongs to the economy class and has a fairly reasonable price and good quality. It is this combination that makes the material practically invisible during construction work, financially.

Bicrost laying

Please note that either a metal or wooden hook must be present with the tool, which is necessary for rolling out rolls of material.

Laying takes place in several stages:

• The surface must be cleaned and the remains of the old roof removed (if necessary);
• After that, a clean coating is primed with a primer or bitumen, which must first be diluted with gasoline or nefras to a sufficiently liquid state;
• Then, when the base is completely dry, the waterproofing layer is laid directly - Bikrost. It is important to lay the material, starting from the bottom up;
• First, it is important to roll out the roll perpendicular to the roof slope and cut it to size. Further, the remaining roll rolls on both sides at the same time, after which you can proceed to the installation of the material;
• The required amount of material is heated by a burner and gently rolled over the roof with a hook;

To avoid dents, cracks and holes, it is absolutely impossible to move along the surface of the deposited material during operation.

• All subsequent rolls of bicrost should roll out slightly higher than the previous ones. It is important to calculate that the new layer should overlap the previous one by 10 cm, which will reliably connect the strips;
• All the remaining strips are laid according to the same principle.

In the case when it is initially planned to lay not one, but two layers of bicrost, the bottom layer should be a material coated with a film on both sides. A bicrost with sprinkles will be laid on top of it.

By itself, laying a bicrost will not present great difficulties, however, it is important to have a good command of the laying technology, which can be carefully considered here in the video: “How to lay a bicrost?”

Bicrost Specifications

Bikrost includes several types of material:

1. CCI is based on fiberglass, which provides good strength to the material. 2 layers of bitumen and a protective film provide water resistance and allow you to use it for 7 years;
2. HKP is similar to roofing material and can be used to provide waterproofing:
   • Roofs;
   • foundation;
   • Covers.

   This material is based on fiberglass, and the technical characteristics will last for 5 years.

3. TKP practically does not differ from Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as it has fiberglass as a base and 2 coatings. However, the top layer is topped with fine sand or shale. Withstands temperature extremes, high pressure and is resistant to ultraviolet radiation;
4. SPP is made on the basis of fiberglass or fiberglass coated with a polymer film or a film with coarse-grained dressing. The structure of the material meets all modern requirements and allows the use of the material without additional costs for the organization of the appearance;
5. Bikrost TechnoNIKOL is intended for roofing carpet - waterproofing of buildings and building structures. The protective layer is a polymer film and coarse dressing, which makes it durable and resistant to any vagaries of the weather.