Comparison of corrugated board and metal tiles

Technologies do not stand still, more and more new materials for roof covering are being produced in the world. To replace the old slate, metal tiles and corrugated board came. To choose the right material and not regret your purchase, you need to understand a number of features of these designs.

Due to the different production processes of corrugated board and metal tiles, installation is carried out using technologies that are different from each other. Metal tiles require an attentive and unhurried approach to work. After the installation of the lathing, the floor is laid to the left with an overlap margin, each next is wound up with the edge under the bottom. If laying to the right, then the next one lies on top of the previous one. The structure of the material is very delicate, and if you carelessly, you can easily pierce the roofing material. Fastening is carried out with self-tapping screws with a rubberized washer to seal the holes from atmospheric precipitation. During the installation of metal tiles, more waste is obtained at the end of the work. This applies to floors of complex shapes.

It is also important to ventilate the roof. To do this, in the upper positions, which will be covered with a ridge, a clearance is made for a draft. Floor joints are coated with a sealant for outdoor use and covered with a bar. The corrugated board is laid in rows or stripes with an overlap of 15-20 cm. The steeper the slope angle, the less the overlap allowance is made. The first segment of the floor is fastened with one self-tapping screw, then another one is fastened in the same way. Then the attached parts are aligned relative to the ridge and fixed with the rest of the screws. After all sheets have been laid, the end parts are framed. The last element is a frame to keep the falling snow. It must be fastened firmly, in order to avoid separation by a mass of snow.

Decking is divided into several types:

• wall;
• non-existent wall;
• carrier.

You can evaluate the material according to the characteristics below:

• a kind of surface shape;
• the structure of the metal coating;
• corrugation height;
• the thickness of the steel used;
• total length of the product;
• width of the produced web;
• type of symmetry;
• the presence of artificial spraying.

Inexpensive galvanized corrugated board is used in garage-type buildings. The purchase of material with an additional layer of protection and a different color scheme will extend the service life by 10 years. In the production of metal tiles, cold-rolled steel is used to form products without heating. Due to the fact that the profile is rigid and flexible, it can withstand a load of 250 kg / sq. m. In order to avoid freezing of the building and eliminate unnecessary noise, it is necessary to sheathe the inside with mineral wool.

Such a thermal and acoustic barrier will help to reduce noise in the building during rain, because this kind of ceiling is in itself like a membrane. Then the frost is not terrible, and extraneous sounds will not bother you.The most flexible of the galvanized sheet varieties is designed for a period of 20-40 years, but whatever the protection, over time, the roof will begin to rust. According to the manufacturer's warranty, sheets with a copper layer withstand 50-70 years.

Due to the longitudinal bending, the corrugated board cannot be confused with anything. The shape of a curved wave is: square, trapezoidal, semicircular and others. When it is necessary to build, for example, a fence, then they take a flooring with a thick profile. This feature allows it to withstand wind loads. The thickness used in this look is from 0.35mm to 1.5mm. Based on this, the mass per 1 m2 varies from 3 to 12 kg. If the corrugated board is considered a more budgetary option, then the metal tile shows quality products in all its appearance.

Zooming in on a slice of the profile will allow you to see many different protective layers. Metal tiles are produced with such protective aesthetic and protective layers as:

• polyester - provides a glossy shade of the surface and is resistant to fading;
• matte polyester - based on teflon, protects against damage;
• polyurethane is one of the strongest layers of this type, applicable in an environment with high air salinity;
• PVDF - an additive for improving roofing made of polyvinyl chloride, which helps to resist color fading.

If the goal is to save money on covering the roof, corrugated board will be the budget option. With a thickness of 0.5-0.55 mm, the price per square meter varies from 150 to 250 rubles. Metal tiles will be the most expensive. Waste from such repairs is about 40%. The cost of the same sheet will cost 400-500 rubles per square meter.

Based on the above information, both materials will work fine to put on the roof of a house. Subject to the technological process, such a roof will last more than 20 years. Based on the following criteria, the choice of material is made.

• Price. A professional sheet is several times cheaper than a tile, but the service life is very short. Now in stores there is a large selection of goods, and there are even high quality professional sheets, similar to metal tiles. However, their cost is comparable to the cost of a sheet of metal tile and it will not be possible to save money.
• Roof slope. The use of corrugated roofing is justified when the slope is over 3-6 degrees, and metal tiles - if the slope is more than 12 degrees. It is more rational to cover gentle slopes with a profiled sheet for quick drainage of water, while metal tiles will retain water.
• Appearance. The peculiar bending of the metal tile gives the impression of an expensive and high-quality roof, while the corrugated board looks cheap and simple.
• The area of ​​the ramp. The industry produces profiled sheets up to 12 meters in length, which are suitable for the roof of large hangars and workshops. For household purposes, it is better to purchase a compact metal tile.
• Decking and metal tiles can withstand high temperatures perfectly. This overlap is actively used by the owners of baths and saunas, as well as those who have stove heating.