Corrugated Roofing Sheets

 

Corrugated roofing sheets have been used on commercial buildings for years, and now homeowners are catching on. The sheets are attractive, tough, durable, and are easy to use.

 

What are corrugated roofing sheets?

 

Corrugated roofing sheets are roofing panels that have been corrugated. In other words, the sheets have been rolled to create a scalloped appearance. A corrugated panel is much stronger than the same panel would be if it were flat. The last row of the panel overlaps the next panel, with a perfect fit.

 

Corrugated roofing panels are much smoother than traditional shingles, so they shed water and snow much more quickly than their shingle cousins. Because they come in sheets instead of individual shingles, the corrugated roofing sheets go up quickly, too, so there’s much less installation time involved.

 

Different types of corrugated roofing sheets

 

Corrugated roofing sheets might be made of plastic, fiberglass, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or copper. Each type has its advantages.

 

Plastic – Plastic corrugated roofing sheets are attractive and lightweight. Made of PVC material, the color of the panels is resistant to fading. They’re also corrosive-proof, and the quality brands don’t get brittle because they’re resistant to UV light. The PVC corrugated roofing panels are also easy to clean, but they’re not as tough as steel panels. These panels come in several opaque colors and in clear. Different thicknesses and lengths are also available.

 

Fiberglass – Fiberglass corrugated roofing panels are extremely tough. They come in several thicknesses, and the thickest ones on the market will stand up to hail, heavy snows, and high winds and should last for decades. The panels are available in clear or in opaque white. A few other colors are also available.

 

Steel – Corrugated roofing sheets made of steel are the strongest type. If the steel is not galvanized, however, the sheets will rust when exposed to moisture. Steel roofing panels are the best choice for homes or buildings in areas with strong or violent storms because the panels will resist denting. The panels are available in several colors and pattern formations, including those that resemble a traditional Spanish-style terracotta roof.

 

Stainless steel – Stainless steel roofing panels are more expensive than galvanized steel panels. They maintain their looks longer, but they’re not as strong as the galvanized steel corrugated roofing panels.

 

Aluminum – Aluminum corrugated roofing sheets are not as strong as the sheets made of stainless or galvanized steel, but they’re naturally resistant to corrosion. Aluminum sheets are easy to clean and are practically maintenance free. Because of its reflective properties, aluminum will help keep your home cool in the summer months. Aluminum isn’t naturally brittle, either.

 

Copper – Copper corrugated roofing sheets are very expensive. The roofs are beautiful, and over time they’ll develop a lovely patina. Copper roofing is often made from 95% recycled copper, so it’s very “green.”

 

Where can I see more examples of corrugated roofing sheets?

 

As with just about every other product under the sun, you’ll be able to see the most examples of corrugated roofing sheets in online store websites.