Roofing sheets – A rough guide
Roofing sheets are the guardians of your roof. They are installed fin the battle against the natural elements such as rain, snow, hail and even heat from the Sun.
Roofing sheets come in many different kinds and are made from different materials. They are an important aspect in the construction of a building. Information about some of the common types is given here.
Corrugated roofing sheets
These are very common and are used widely in industry. Corrugation refers to the repetitive and wave like bending of roof sheets. This roofing offers the advantage of holding the actual roof together and hence makes it stronger. Fitting these corrugated sheets is easy as they hold themselves together because of the ridges.
Polycarbonate roofing
Industrial and commercial buildings usually use polycarbonate roofing because of it has the ability to withstand high temperatures and yet remain stable. Polycarbonate roofing sheets are also fire resistant and are stronger than other forms of roofing materials.
Roof protection using metal sheets
Metal sheet roofs have the known advantage of durability. Metal does not break and gives a winning fight to the natural elements. This is the reason why metal sheet roofs are also very common. Factory sheds and industrial buildings commonly have metal roofs as they are heat resistant and cost effective compared to Polycarbonate roofing.
Roof protection by plastic
This roofing is usually used for temporary structures. The quality of plastic used determines the durability. However, it should be kept in mind that plastic roof sheets do not possess the advantages of metal, corrugated or polycarbonate roofing sheets.
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