ROOFING

MATERIALS
GALVANIZED ROOFING MATERIALS
IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET
CORRUGATED REASON OF MAKING ROOF
IRON
FIBRE GLASS •A roof basically consists of structural elements
ALUMINIUM provided at the top of building for the protection
ROOFING SHEET against the direct rain , snow, heat.
POLYCARBONATE •The structural elements may be trusses, portals,
slabs,
CLAY TILES dome, etc.
ASPHALTIC •The roof and roof coverings receive rain and snow
SHEET more directly and in much quantity as compared
FIXING DETAILS with the walls.
OF RIDGES •It is therefore essential to provide a positive barrier
CORRUGATED for the entry of moisture in the building.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET GALVANIZED IRON SHEET
CORRUGATED
IRON • GI sheets are steel sheets which are
FIBRE GLASS basically coated with zinc and
ALUMINIUM include a range of hot dip galvanized
ROOFING SHEET and electro-galvanized steel sheets.
• Galvanization is the process of
POLYCARBONATE
applying a protective zinc coating to
CLAY TILES steel or iron in order to prevent it
from rusting.
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET (PLAIN AND CORRUGATED)
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS • Corrugated Galvanized iron or steel
ALUMINIUM is a building material composed of
ROOFING SHEET sheets of hot-dip galvanized mild
steel, cold-rolled to produce a linear
POLYCARBONATE
corrugated pattern in them.
CLAY TILES • The corrugations increase the
bending strength of the sheet in the
ASPHALTIC
direction perpendicular to the
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS corrugations, bt not parallel to them.
OF RIDGES Normally each sheet is
CORRUGATED manufactured longer in its strong
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET CHARACTERISTICS OF GI SHEET
CORRUGATED
IRON • Sheets are thin.
FIBRE GLASS • Light in weight.
ALUMINIUM • Do not break while handling.
ROOFING SHEET • Chances of corrosion can not be
ruled out
POLYCARBONATE
• More noisy, if something falls over
CLAY TILES them.
• Less fire resistant.
ASPHALTIC
• Less resistance to acids and fumes.
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS • Cost is more.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ADVANTAGES DIADVANTAGES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Zinc is extremely durable. Especially • It causes dezinification when
FIBRE GLASS in hard water where it forms a mixed with yellow brass.
ALUMINIUM passive layer of carbonates. • Electrolytic action when mixed
ROOFING SHEET • Galvanized surface is scratch with non ferrous metals such as
resistant. brass, copper metals .
POLYCARBONATE
• Satiny appearance that give • Cannot be used under ground with
CLAY TILES aesthetic values to the product. out proper covering.
• It can hide defects under the zinc
ASPHALTIC
coating.
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS • Leaves rough spots inside the pipe
OF RIDGES that can cause piping failures and
CORRUGATED stoppages.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET CORRUGATED IRON
CORRUGATED
IRON • Which despite its name is now
FIBRE GLASS always made of steel – is metal
ALUMINIUM crimped so as to greatly increase its
ROOFING SHEET strength.
• In the nineteenth century wrought
POLYCARBONATE
iron was often galvanised with zinc
CLAY TILES to prevent rust, hence the
alternative name “galvanised iron”.
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET FIBRE GLASS
CORRUGATED
IRON Type of fibre - reinforced plastic using
FIBRE GLASS fibre glass.
ALUMINIUM Fibre can be randomly arranged,
ROOFING SHEET flattened into sheet , woven into fabric.
Plastic matric – thermosetting polymers
POLYCARBONATE
such as epoxy, resin, vinylester, etc.
CLAY TILES Stronger than many metals.
Non–magnetic, non-conductive,
ASPHALTIC
transparent to electromagnetic
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS radiation, moulded into complex shapes
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Durability • Repairs
FIBRE GLASS Withstand all the stresses that While this panels are
ALUMINIUM may be thrown at roof. extremely durable, if they do
ROOFING SHEET Immune to rot and resistance to become cracked they are
fire. expensive to repair.
POLYCARBONATE
• Light weight • Heat resistance
CLAY TILES This translate into the quicker and This is not ideal for
easier installation process, saving installation in extremely hot
ASPHALTIC
both time and money. climates, as it can be subjected
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
Makes it much easier to replace to thermal splitting after
OF RIDGES damage panels if necessary. prolonged excessive heat
CORRUGATED • Customization exposure.
ROOFING Made into wide ranger colours
and shades and allows to match
the look of roof to the aesthetic
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ALUMINIUM ROOFING SHEET
CORRUGATED
IRON • It is made of aluminium and is ideal for all roofing and cladding needs.
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET WHY ALUMINIUM ROOFING SHEETS ARE THE BEST ?
CORRUGATED
IRON • High strength:
FIBRE GLASS Exceptional strength to weight ratio.
ALUMINIUM
Aluminium is 66% lighter than steel.
ROOFING SHEET One of the hardest metals in the world.
Tensile strength of the aluminium is also unimaginable.
POLYCARBONATE
• Low maintenance and low cost for use:
CLAY TILES After the installation of the aluminium roofing sheets there will be no or
less maintenance cost compared to asbestos roofing sheets.
ASPHALTIC • Guaranteed performance through quality control:
SHEET
High quality tested roofing sheets provide you the best performance in
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES any weather condition.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Lightweight • Noise it generates during a heavy rainfall or
FIBRE GLASS • Excellent corrosion hailstorm. thus, you will need to install another
ALUMINIUM resistance solid sheathing underneath aluminium roof to
ROOFING SHEET • Very strong minimize the noise caused by these natural
• High durability elements.
POLYCARBONATE
• Fire resistance • Although aluminium roof never rusts , the
CLAY TILES • Installation is easy material will eventually appear dull after several
• Quality will not fade years. This means , you will be compelled to
ASPHALTIC • Environmental friendly apply paint on the roofing to improve its
SHEET
• Formability appearance.
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES • Few roofers are skilled in installing aluminium
CORRUGATED roofing.
ROOFING • Aluminium is prone to denting when too much
force is applied to it. harsh elements are also
bound to cause dents on aluminium roof such as
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STEEL SHEET CORRUGATED ALUMINIUM ROOFING SHEETS
CORRUGATED
IRON • Corrugated aluminium roofing sheets are manufacturing like paper that
FIBRE GLASS makes up a cardboard box is strengthened by the sheet of wavy paper
ALUMINIUM sandwiched between two flat layers.
ROOFING SHEET • The aluminium metal sheets can be made stronger by corrugating or
folding the material to make crests and trenches.
POLYCARBONATE
• The wavy construction leads to increased strength over a shorter surface
CLAY TILES area.
• They are best for doing any kind roofing purpose.
ASPHALTIC
• It can be used for corporate building , residents, farm house temporary
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS sheds cover water tanks etc.
OF RIDGES • They have high tensile strength and high
CORRUGATED resistance to corrosion makes best choice in
ROOFING roofing sheet types.

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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET COLOURED ALUMINIUM ROOFING SHEETS
CORRUGATED
IRON • Normally aluminium sheets after the process doesn’t have a colour.
FIBRE GLASS • To make it more attractive coated it with attractive colours like red, blue,
ALUMINIUM brown, grey.
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET POLYCARBONATE
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
• It is very strong and resilient thermoplastic
ALUMINIUM material.
ROOFING SHEET • Polycarbonate is also very lightweight and
POLYCARBONATE
capable of withstanding extreme
CLAY TILES
temperatures, either hot or cold.
ASPHALTIC
SHEET • While polycarbonate roofing may not be the
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
best option for an entire house; it is ideal for
other structures such as decks, garage, patios,
sheds, conservatories, pool cover and for
roofing on industrial warehouse .

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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET POLYCARBONATE
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
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GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET TYPES
CORRUGATED
IRON •  clear polycarbonate sheets, white polycarbonate, coloured
FIBRE GLASS polycarbonate, and more.
ALUMINIUM • All the polycarbonate sheets are extremely durable with high impact
ROOFING SHEET resistance and weather resistance.
• Polycarbonate sheets also have UV protection in order to slow and help
POLYCARBONATE
prevent damage from direct sunlight when being used outdoors.
CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
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GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
CORRUGATED
• High-Quality • Polycarbonate sheets is that they are
IRON
• Nearly Unbreakable not scratch resistant and denting or
FIBRE GLASS • Bullet Resistant scratching on the surface is possible if
ALUMINIUM • Lightweight extra caution and care are not taken.
ROOFING SHEET • UV Resistant
POLYCARBONATE • Perfect for
Greenhouses
CLAY TILES • Resistant to Extreme
ASPHALTIC
Temperatures
SHEET • Protects Against
FIXING DETAILS Discolouring
OF RIDGES • Affordable
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET CLAY TILES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Burnt clay tile
FIBRE GLASS Clay roofing tile is a good choice for homes with a southwestern. Italian
ALUMINIUM or spanish mission design or even for homes with a modern clean look.
ROOFING SHEET Burnt clay tile roofs are only used for sloping roofs between about 20 to
50 degree inclination of rafter.
POLYCARBONATE
Clay tile are heavy, requring a strong sub structure and closely spaced
CLAY TILES battens.
Size – 2”*6”
ASPHALTIC
- 3”*8”(max)
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET CLAY TILES
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET CLAY TILES
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET PROPERTIES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Durable, waterproof cladding for sloped roofs.
FIBRE GLASS • Economical aspects – low to medium cost
ALUMINIUM • Resistance to earthquake – low
ROOFING SHEET • Resistance to rain – very good
• Resistance to insects – very good
POLYCARBONATE
• Climatic suitability – all climates but most common in humid areas.
CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
CORRUGATED
IRON • Tiles won’t rote and • A major problem of clay tiles
FIBRE GLASS burn and it can’t be is the immense loss due to
harmed by insects. cracking and braking.
ALUMINIUM
• The colour of a clay • Clay tile production is a
ROOFING SHEET
tile is not affected traditional village craft in
POLYCARBONATE by exposer to the many regions, but uniform
elements, it can shape and qualities are
CLAY TILES
easily last for 100 of difficult to achieve.
ASPHALTIC years.
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED COIR BASED CORRUGATED ROOFING
STEEL SHEET
CORRUGATED • Corrugated roofing product manufactures from coir and bamboo combined
IRON with synthetic resin or other suitable binder.
FIBRE GLASS  Prepared sheets were tested for water permeability, bend integrity
and physical mechanical properties.
ALUMINIUM  Sheets passed all the tests except impact resistant test.
ROOFING SHEET
• Suitable for use in place of conventional roofing sheets.
POLYCARBONATE  Positive development of durable corrugated sheet from bamboo mat
has proved that made with appropriate technology, bio degradable
CLAY TILES
organic fibre can be used to make durable and weather resistant
ASPHALTIC product for use under exterior condition.
SHEET • Optimize the cost of construction.
FIXING DETAILS  For efficient and light roofing material
OF RIDGES
 Minimum maintenance.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET ASPHALTIC SHEET
CORRUGATED
IRON • It is a roofing material commonly used for buildings that feature a low
FIBRE GLASS sloped roof.
ALUMINIUM • An organic felt or fiberglass mat, saturated with asphalt.
ROOFING SHEET • Roll roofing is usually restricted to a light weight mat compared to
shingles.
POLYCARBONATE
• It is regarded as an inexpensive, temporary material. its broad width
CLAY TILES makes it vulnerable to temperature induced shrinkage and tearing as it
expands and contracts
ASPHALTIC • Other names for this material are asphalt prepared roofing, asphaltic
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS felt, cold – process roofing, prepared roofing, rolled roofing, rolled strip
OF RIDGES roofing ,roofing felt, sanded bituminous felt, saturated felt, self finished
CORRUGATED roofing felt.
ROOFING • It is normally applied parallel to the eaves from the bottom of the roof
upwards, lapping each new roll.
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IRON SHEET
GALVANIZED
STEEL SHEET USES
CORRUGATED
IRON • For outbuildings
FIBRE GLASS • On flat roofs on houses
ALUMINIUM • A low cost limited life roofing method
ROOFING SHEET • As a backup water catching and wind stopping layer under roofing slates
and tibs.
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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STEEL SHEET FIXING DETAILS OF RIDGES
CORRUGATED
IRON • The Ridge Detail shows the highest point of the roof, where the tiles are
FIBRE GLASS stopped and a ridge tile is used to finish the meeting of the two roof
ALUMINIUM surfaces.
ROOFING SHEET • A 175mm x 32mm Ridge Board is installed in order to attach the rafters.
• It is very important to show the underlay of the roof (felt) wrapping up
POLYCARBONATE
and around the top of the ridge board. This ensures that any moisture
CLAY TILES that may penetrate the ridge tiles will not decay the timber of the roof.
• The ridge tile is generally bedded in mortar to ensure a secure fixing,
ASPHALTIC
preventing the ridge tiles from being removed in windy weather.
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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STEEL SHEET FIXING DETAILS OF RIDGES
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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STEEL SHEET FIXING DETAILS OF RIDGES
CORRUGATED
IRON
FIBRE GLASS
ALUMINIUM
ROOFING SHEET
POLYCARBONATE

CLAY TILES
ASPHALTIC
SHEET
FIXING DETAILS
OF RIDGES
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