form_title= Aluminum Roofing form_header= Repair or install a new aluminum roof. How old is your roof?*= _[50] Do you need the roof repaired? Is the roof leaking?*= () Yes () No
Aluminum roofing may be cheaper and much more affordable than steel roofing however, steel roofing has proven to be much more reliable. It can resist different weather conditions and lasts much longer than aluminum.
Aluminum roofing is typically use on sheds or other out buildings. It doesn't have any insulating value and therefore is not generally suitable for a home. In the Summer they also increase the heat in the building.
Metal Roofing is available in many different metals. You can purchase metal panels that are made from aluminum, copper, zinc, steel and more. The most common and economical roofing panels today are made from steel, usually coated with a protective substrate like Galvalume.
1200/sq ft
Aluminum paint is for roofing, to prolong the life of the roof and reflect the rays of the sun.
Metal Roofing is most commonly made from steel, though it can also be made from copper, aluminum or zinc. Steel metal roofing panels are usually coated in substrate known as Galvalume (which is a mixture of zinc and aluminum), they are then primed and coated with a high-quality paint (SMP or PVDF usually) which is baked on. Some unpainted metal roofing panels are simply galvanized or coated with galvalume and then coated with an acrylic finish.
It depends on where in Africa you are referring to. Africa is a whole continent so you will need to specify what country and area in that country you are asking about. However generally roofs are made of either aluminum or clay roofing. Roofs used to be made out of zinc but most switched to aluminum. The clay roofing is similar to roofing in hot regions in the United States such as California.
Per square what? (Metre? Foot?) You haven't fully asked the question. A "square", when referring to roofing and siding, is 100 square feet.
There are several advantages to using aluminum roofing. In general, it is much more cost-effective than other materials, while also being more durable and much easier to install. Aluminum roofing also reflects light better than other materials, so it can help you save money on your energy bills during the hot summer months. If you live in an area with heavy winters, snow is less likely to accumulate on an aluminum roof, reducing costly damages. Aluminum shingles are also naturally non-combustible, reducing the chance of a home fire.
Aluminum Standing Seams roofing panels are most commonly 26ga.
Engineered, & aluminum,& copper, last from 30-50yrs. A lot of styles now a days.
Steel and aluminum are rather neck and neck with quality. Both can be coated to prevent corrosion. In the end, price is where they differ with steel being the slightly less expensive option.