Today, the modern construction market provides a wide range of a wide variety of materials for roofing and facade works, which differ in their cost and technical and operational characteristics. But perhaps the most popular materials are metal and corrugated board, which account for almost three quarters of roofing materials sold. And which one is more reliable, cheaper, more aesthetic? And in general, which is better - metal tile or corrugated board?
Decking
Decking is made of galvanized steel sheets by cold rolling. To obtain good rigidity, the product is given a profiled shape (usually trapezoidal or wave-like). To improve the characteristics of corrugated board can also be coated with a polymer coating and be painted. To find out which is better - metal tile or corrugated board - you should know the advantages and disadvantages of this material.
Advantages:
- lightness and strength;
- ease of installation;
- wide choice.
Disadvantages:
- poor noise insulation properties;
- susceptibility to corrosion in places where the protective layer is broken.
Metal tile
And what is the difference between a metal tile and corrugated board? Like corrugated board, metal tile is a metal sheet coated with a polymer protective layer, which is produced by cold rolling to give a wavy shape, after which a transverse wave is applied to it by cold stamping . The material for the production of metal, as a rule, is sheet steel. The protective coating is zinc or its mixture with other metals. To give an aesthetic appearance, the metal tile is covered with a decorative layer. This material got its name because in appearance it really resembles tiles, only much easier. It would seem that the answer to the question of which is better - metal tile or corrugated board is obvious, but metal tile also has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- lightness and strength;
- high environmental friendliness;
- ease of installation;
- wide choice.
Disadvantages:
- poor noise insulation properties;
- conductivity;
- susceptibility to corrosion in places where the protective layer is broken.
As you can see, despite some differences in production technology, both materials, by and large, differ slightly from each other, except for the scope. If the metal tile is used only as a roofing material, then the field of application of corrugated board is much wider - in addition to covering roofs it is used for cladding buildings and erecting various barriers. Another property that distinguishes between metal and corrugated board is the price, which, by the way, differs slightly. For example, a square meter of a metal tile 0.5 mm thick coated with polyester costs about 250 rubles, and a square meter of corrugated board of the same thickness will cost 210-215 rubles.
It is unequivocal to say that it is better - a metal tile or a professional flooring for roofing, is quite difficult. The metal tile, of course, looks more attractive, but the use of corrugated board will be cheaper not only because of the price of the material itself, but also the lower cost of components (drainage systems, skates, cornices, etc.). Therefore, it all depends on personal preferences and financial capabilities.