Roof of the church of San Lorenzo Martire
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Roof of the church of San Lorenzo Martire

Roof of the church of San Lorenzo Martire
By Editorial Staff -
Monier has participated in the project

The rather dilapidated state of the roof of the San Lorenzo Martire church in Capizzone (near Bergamo) meant it had to be redone. The leaking had not only damaged some of the frescoes and the vault in the nave, but also left work needing to be done to replace both the roof tiles and some of the supporting structure. 

Wierer roofing systems provided the answer, meeting the desired functional, technological and aesthetic requirements. Coppo del Borgo mineral tiles, with a lengthy 50-year guarantee, were chosen for the section above the nave because they are resistant to freeze/thaw cycles, heavy loads and knocks, and water-tight. The pronounced profile and shadow effects make this tile ideal for vintage settings, while the slightly offset laying and colors produce a look similar to the less geometric appearance of an old roof. The pitch of the roof above the side chapel is less marked, making Coppo Titan a better choice as this tile was specifically designed for roofs with less than a 10° angle. 

Micro-ventilation is provided through molded Isomaxi under-tile expanded polystyrene panels with a specific wedge to help fasten the actual tiles in place. Small, specific canals near the horizontal edge remove any condensation. The final pieces in the aeration puzzle were the Airband Plus 380 under-tile fabric, which has a felt central section with a double ventilation canal and - near the gutter - a Metalvent ventilation grille that fits perfectly with the shape and size of the tiles. 

 

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