Today it is very difficult to find at least one locality where homeowners do not know what a corrugated roofing is, even if this village is thousands of kilometers from the metropolis. Since this material went on sale, its popularity has only increased. Metal sheet material is actively used in both private and industrial construction. We would like to tell you in more detail about what types of roofing profiles exist on the construction market, what characteristics it has, what is its advantage over other claddings.
What is noteworthy corrugated board?
To begin with, this material has a very attractive look, and its configuration can be completely different and have the form:
- waves;
- trapeze
- triangle etc.
Galvanized corrugated board for roofing is produced by the method of cold rolling. The finished sheet is processed with a special polymer that prevents corrosion processes. Industrial technology may vary depending on the manufacturer, so in some cases this material is available without a polymer coating.. Also, the color of the coating can be completely different for every taste.
As a finishing cladding for a roof, developers most often acquire a wavy profile, although its other types are quite in demand. This roofing material is not afraid of negative meteorological manifestations and perfectly adapts to any climate. Precipitation is not able to cause corrosion in him, and ultraviolet does not lead to fading of color.
If you are a fan of interesting decorative solutions and plan to carry out roofing works, we advise you to choose corrugated board with a color polymer coating.
Main advantages
Roof cladding has gained its popularity due to its excellent performance.:
- resistance to external aggressive environment;
- opposition to direct sunlight;
- strength to withstand moderate mechanical stress (hail, falling branches and fruit of the fruit);
- excellent anti-corrosion properties.
The positive characteristics of corrugated roofing are enhanced by its low weight, which varies in the range of 5.5 - 9.5 kg / m² depending on the thickness of the sheet. The builders liked this material due to the fact that it is very easy to work with it, and the entire installation process goes without difficulties. As for homeowners, the affordable cost of the material suits them, and the combination of these and all the above factors creates a high demand for this type of roofing. This practical material can be safely chosen by the owner of the house who plans to do the DIY installation without outside help.
Scope of application
Such a seemingly simple and unpretentious material is actually quite universal, and the scope of its use is not limited solely to the roof structure. Different types of profiled sheet can be used on different objects, such as:
- roofing;
- protective structures;
- wall covering;
- creation of non-residential lightweight buildings.
Profile classification
The brand of corrugated board must be selected depending on the type of installation work and the characteristics of the construction site. Before you make a purchase of cladding, it is advisable to know about the differences between its types.
Classification allows you to choose the most suitable option. With a huge assortment of goods, there are still favorites that are in high demand among buyers, and we will discuss them further.
If everyone evaluates the decorative properties of the material to their taste, then with its thickness the situation is different, and here we are talking about the technical side of the issue. It is the thickness of the sheet that is the fundamental factor when choosing. We turn to the brands and immediately note that the numbers in the marking correspond to the height of the stiffeners (waves).
H-60
Galvanized sheet with a thickness of 0.5 to 0.9 mm with a weight of 5 to 12 kg / m². The wave height of such a roofing element is 60 mm. As a rule, it is used where it is necessary to build a supporting system or arrange a durable topcoat for the roof. This material is great for building a garage or fence.
H-75
The thickness of this sheet is from 0.7 to 1 mm with a weight of 9 - 12 kg / m² and a wave height of 7.5 cm. By its purpose, such a professional flooring can be called universal, because it is suitable for the implementation of various construction solutions and can be finished with all kinds frame (wood, metal). Overlap is constructed from it and roof finishing is carried out..
H-114
The most durable sheet metal cladding of all offered on the construction market. Its thickness reaches 1.2 mm, and the weight is 10.2 - 14.5 kg / m². The height of one wave is 11.4 cm. Such a corrugated board is reinforced with technological furrows, and thanks to the improved texture of its surface, the protective functions of the material significantly increase. It is impossible not to mention the decorative properties that make it possible to give the house a spectacular attractive appearance. In addition to roofing, it is used at other facilities.
H-153
The so-called European standard with a sheet thickness from 0.7 to 1.5 mm, weighing 10.3 - 21.5 kg / m² and a wave height of 15.3 cm. From this material, floors are mounted and roofs are covered, especially those where the step between the elements of the crate is less than 9 m.
H-158
This sample is the owner of the highest wave (15.8 cm), making it very popular. Like the previous one, this brand is used on the roof surface with a pitch of frame elements up to 9 m. It is indispensable where there is a need to erect a supporting structure. It is worth noting that such a sheet is very durable and tough, which indicates its high quality.
Coating features
As noted above, profiled flooring of various categories varies in sheet thickness, weight and height of stiffeners, which is indicated in digital value. It remains to figure out what the letters of the marking reveal, revealing the characteristics of the material:
- C is a wall profile of medium thickness;
- N - roofing sheet with high strength;
- NS - universal type, suitable for walls and roofs.
Roofing profiled sheets of different classes can have the same height, while its thickness will be different. Also different may be the length of the lining (from 0.5 m to 12 m). For roofing, sheets with stiffeners with a height of more than 3.5 cm are usually used. If the roof slope is not very long, it is better to choose H or HC grade flooring, where the wave height is 21 mm. It is these types of cladding that comply with all construction requirements for these types of work.
Now that you know the general characteristics of the corrugated board, got acquainted with the scope of each individual brand and studied its advantages, it will be much easier to choose the suitable option, especially since all types of such cladding are widely represented on the modern construction market and there will definitely not be any problems with its purchase.