Founded in 1949, Katepal is the leading manufacturer of bitumen
roofing materials and products in Finland. The Katepal
shingles meet the requirements of the European Standard
EN 544. Katepal shingles have been approved by the Ministry
of the Environment and several export countries. Katepal
complies with the certified ISO 9001 Quality System. Environmental
issues are taken into consideration in all Katepal’s
activities.
"A good roofing material
always fits in
the
surroundings and adds to the
elegance of your house"
A wise choice of the modern builder
Modern roofing shingles and SBS-modified bitumen membranes have
proved their durability both in the tropical heat and arctic cold.
Therefore, eg in the USA, more than 80% of buildings are covered
with roofing shingles.
However, durability is not the only reason why the shingle roof is
a modern builder’s wise and elegant choice. It is the entity
that counts. In addition to durability, the fact that the shingles
please the eye, they are easy to install, reasonably priced,and trouble-free
in every respect is certain to affect decision-making.
New elegance for the surroundings
Rocky represents a new way of cutting and setting the shingles. This,
combined with the matt-finished toning of the rock material, gives
your roof a totally new look. Rocky is an excellent choice for
all buildings and all surroundings.
"We have combined the best properties of different roofing
materials. As a result, we now have Rocky – the most durable of shingles"
Rocky keeps its surface
In addition to its attractive appearance, Rocky combines the
strength of rock and the compactness of bitumen. All seams are
covered due to overlapping as a result of which the shingle is
also watertight on seams and at nailing points. Durability is
complemented by the fact that the shingle surface neither peels
nor rusts. Another advantage of the coarse slate granule surface
is that both ice and snow remain on the roof and do not fall
on passages and flowerbeds. The shingle is also pleasantly quiet
when it is rainy or windy.
Safe and easy to install even by a do-it-yourself builder.
The builder can save a lot by intalling the self-adhesive shingles
by himself. The work is really easy and requires no special tools.
The shingle is light, flexible and easy to work. In addition, working
and moving on a fully boarded sub-roof is much safer than on a
shaky lathing. Thus, the reasonably priced shingle is safe and
easy to install.
