Gutta Bitumen Ridge
- Product Code: GUT-2160-1003
- Manufacturer Code: 1366012
- Package Type: Parcel M
- Shopping Category: Hardware > Building Materials > Roofing > Roofing Shingles & Tiles
Corrugated Bitumen Ridge by Gutta
Ridge and hips coverage in one product!
Bitumen capping for waterproofing ridge apex and hips over corrugated roofing sheets. Flexible enough to accommodate any pitch from 7°, and durable enough to fit and forget.
Part of the popular Gutta corrugated roof system, which provides excellent thermal and acoustic comfort, whilst guaranteeing watertightness of renovation and new build projects.
Features & Benefits
- Durable and flexible ridge - any pitch from 7° upwards
- Easy to cut - cuts with standard lubricated handsaw
- Extremely robust - resistant to extreme weather conditions
- Fast and easy installation - just overlap then nail
- Environmentally friendly - asbestos-free recycled material
- Noise reducing material - noticeably quieter during rain
- Non-hazardous substances - safe during and after installation
- Guaranteed water permeability - 15 year manufacturer warranty
High performance, maintenance-free roofing for smaller coverings, such as garden sheds, canopies and pergolas, plus larger ones, like garages, stables, cabins and summerhouses.
Technical Information
Product Specification
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Ridge Width | 450mm |
| Ridge Length | 850mm |
| Ridge Height | 40mm (central dome) |
| Ridge Thickness | 2.3mm |
| Ridge End Overlap | 100mm |
| Ridge Sheet Overlap | 100mm |
Gutta Corrugated System
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Multi-layer bitumen corrugated roof sheets with colour impregnation for final covering |
| No. of Layers | 16-22 |
| Profile | Corrugated with 10 waves |
| Acoustic Insulation | 20 dB (ISO 140) |
| Sheet Size (width x length) | 950mm x 2000mm |
| Sheet Thickness | 2.3mm |
| Wave Length | 95mm |
| Wave Height | 31mm |
| Gross Coverage | 1.9 m2 |
| Average Weight | 2.73 kg/m2 ± 5% |
| Tolerances | ± 7% |
| Pitch | 7° to 90° |
| Fixings | Gutta countersunk head galvanised nails with PE round headed washer |
| Standards | EN 534:2006 + A1:2010 |
| Fire Resistance Class | B2 (according to DIN 4102) |
| Guarantee | 15 Years water permeability* |
*when fitted to manufacturer guidelines
Overlap and Coverage
| Measurement | Standard | Low Pitch or High Load |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Side Overlap | One wave | Two waves |
| Min. End Overlap | 150mm | 200mm |
| Gap at Ridge Apex | 855mm | 760mm |
| Net Coverage | 1.58 m2 | 1.37 m2 |
| Effective Width Coverage | 855mm | 760mm |
| Effective Length Coverage | 850mm | 800mm |
Lath and Sheet Fitting
| Measurement | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Laths Size (Horizontal) | 45mm x 45mm | |
| Support Laths Size (Slope) | 60mm x 60mm | |
| Counter Lath Spacing | Load | Spacing |
| 90Kg/m2 | 62cm | |
| 200Kg/m2 | 46cm | |
| 350Kg/m2 | 31cm | |
| Max. Overhang at Eaves | 50mm | |
| Min. Ridge/Gable Angle Overlap | 50mm | |
| Min. Fixings | 20 per sheet | |
Fitting & Usage
The flexible bitumen ridge sections are suitable for any pitch from 7°, and must overlap each other, and the roof sheets, by a minimum of 100mm. Ridge sections should be nailed along each side, on each crest. Ensure that sheets end at least 5mm before the ridge crown.
Please refer to the sheet listing for general system fitting details.
Note that the Gutta product warranty requires that the products have been fitted to specification, please do follow the manufacturers recommendations.
