{"id":1769,"date":"2026-05-20T12:05:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T04:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:27:39","slug":"%e6%a0%91%e8%84%82%e7%93%a6%e6%96%bd%e5%b7%a5%e5%b8%b8%e8%a7%81%e9%94%99%e8%af%af%e4%b8%8e%e9%81%bf%e5%9d%91%e6%8c%87%e5%8d%97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/news_xq\/industry-knowledge\/1769.html","title":{"rendered":"Resin tile construction common mistakes and avoid the pit guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Many users find: the same resin tile, some roof with ten years intact, some two or three years on the leakage deformation. The difference often lies in<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Quality of construction<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. This article summarizes the resin tile construction in<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">10 Common Mistakes<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, to help you avoid the pitfalls.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-926 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c8490571-91c6-40c8-9e74-4beccf3c38b1.png\" alt=\"\u6811\u8102\u74e6\u5b89\u88c5\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c8490571-91c6-40c8-9e74-4beccf3c38b1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c8490571-91c6-40c8-9e74-4beccf3c38b1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c8490571-91c6-40c8-9e74-4beccf3c38b1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake #1: Roof slope is too small<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Slope &lt;15\u00b0, very slow drainage, long-term water accumulation at the lap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Water seeps into the lap joints and leaks inside the house; water freezes and expands in winter, damaging the shingles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Resin tiles are suitable for slopes of 15\u00b0-80\u00b0, preferably not lower than 15\u00b0. If you have to do a gentle slope, you need to do a full pavement waterproof layer underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 2: Purlin spacing is too large<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The shingles visibly sagged and rippled when stepped on.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Excessive deformation of shingles under wind pressure, screws pulling out under stress; long-term fatigue cracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Thickness: 2.0mm&lt;thickness\u22642.5mm,purlin spacing\u2264660mm;2.5mm&lt;thickness\u22643.0mm,purlin spacing\u2264880<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake #3: Screw hitting the trough<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The screws are located in the recesses of the shingles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Wave valleys are prone to waterlogging and screw hole leakage; poorly stressed and easy to pull out under wind suction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The screws must be driven in the<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">wave crest<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">and drilled vertically into the purlins.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 4: Screws too tight or too loose<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: too tight: gasket deformation is severe and the tile is cracked; too loose: gasket is uncompressed and loose.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Leaks at cracks; looseness causes shingles to wobble and wear over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Screw until the gasket is slightly deformed (compressed about 1\/3 thickness).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 5: Insufficient lap length<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Longitudinal lap &lt;100mm, transverse only half a crest.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Water blown into lap seams on stormy days; shrinkage and complete disengagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: 150mm longitudinal lap (200-300mm in windy areas) and at least 1 full crest in the transverse lap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 6: Failure to apply sealant<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Lap joints, ridge tiles, and flashing rely only on physical stacking, with no glue seal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: wind pressure irrigation, capillary effect water absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Apply neutral weather sealant to all laps and joints without omission.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 7: Insufficient allowance for thermal expansion and contraction<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The tiles fit tightly without gaps between them and between the tiles and ridge tiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Arching at high temperatures and pulling apart at low temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Leave a 3-5mm expansion joint at the longitudinal lap; leave a 10-15mm gap at the inner end of the ridge tile.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 8: Construction in low winter temperatures<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Cutting, drilling and installation when the air temperature is below 0\u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Increased brittleness of tiles, chipping of cut edges, cracking around drilled holes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The construction environment temperature should be 5-35\u2103. When construction is necessary in winter, store the tiles in a warm room and preheat them before installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 9: Using ordinary nails or poor quality waterproof caps<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Nails rusted, washers hardened and cracked.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Rust causes fixing to fail and gaskets to leak.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: must be used<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Stainless steel self-tapping screws + high quality waterproof caps<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Mistake 10: Neglecting security<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">manifestations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: No safety belts or fall protection nets during construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">result<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Resin tiles have a smooth surface and work on slopes can easily slip and cause injury or death.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">proper practice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Wear safety ropes, set up safety nets, and use non-slip shoes; construction is strictly prohibited on rainy, snowy, and windy days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u6811\u8102\u74e6\u65bd\u5de5\u5e38\u89c1\u9519\u8bef\u4e0e\u907f\u5751\u6307\u5357\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ba7191f2-5af6-4c76-a9fa-fe635cdb0efd.png\"  width=\"1000\" height=\"1162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ba7191f2-5af6-4c76-a9fa-fe635cdb0efd.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ba7191f2-5af6-4c76-a9fa-fe635cdb0efd-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ba7191f2-5af6-4c76-a9fa-fe635cdb0efd-881x1024.png 881w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ba7191f2-5af6-4c76-a9fa-fe635cdb0efd-768x892.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"\">lit. avoiding the pit summarizes<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table style=\"height: 132px;\" width=\"611\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Type of problem<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Core solutions<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">design error<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Slope \u226515\u00b0, purlin spacing compliance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">fixation error<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Screws hit the crest with stainless steel + waterproof caps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">waterproofing error<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sufficient overlap, apply sealant, allow for expansion joints<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">construction condition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Avoid cold temperatures, rain and snow and take safety measures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">One word of advice<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Either learn the standards yourself and then strictly supervise the construction team, or directly entrusted to the professional team with qualifications and cases. Do not try to find cheap \u201cguerrilla\u201d - save the installation fee, the future will be doubled spent on maintenance.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many users have noticed that while some roofs made of the same resin tiles remain in perfect condition after ten years, others start leaking or warping after just two or three years. The difference often lies in the quality of installation. This article summarizes 10 common mistakes made during the installation of resin tiles to help you avoid these pitfalls. Mistake 1: Insufficient Roof Pitch  Symptoms: A pitch of less than 15\u00b0 results in extremely slow drainage and prolonged water accumulation at the overlaps.  Consequences: Standing water seeps into the gaps at the overlaps, \u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-knowledge","category-news_xq"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1769"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1770,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1769\/revisions\/1770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}