Roofing sheets & Tiles products for sale online in Zambia

Your roof is only as strong as the materials that it comprises of. Roofing sheets are manufactured from a range of materials, each known for their varying properties and applications on different types of roofs. Make sure to choose the right roofing sheet as it can increase the longevity and durability of your roof. Tile roofing offers one of the most beautiful roof options for property owners looking for the longest life out of their roof. Roofing tiles are designed mainly to keep out rain, and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as terracotta or slate. Browse through this category for various roofing sheets and tiles available in Zambian stores.

Foam backed polycarbonate and clear polycarbonate roofing options are the most commonly used types of polycarbonate sheets. Foam-backed polycarbonate roof sheets are lightweight and durable. They are installed in industrial buildings, like warehouses, because of their longevity and strength.

Thickness of roofing sheet - 35 to 0.40mm thickness is best for general walling projects and medium roofing's like small or medium sized factories. 0.40 to 0.47mm thickness can be used for medium-to large roofing projects such as factories and buildings with high quality constructions.

There are many roofing materials available in the market like concrete tiles, terracotta tiles, and ceramic tiles. But recently another type of roofing sheet is getting popular. That is the metal roofing sheets. This gives the house toughness, durability, and a contemporary look. One can easily get a wide range of colour choice and it is easy to install. Due to its property of reflecting heat it will keep the house cool and will help in saving energy.

The metal roofing sheets are made with fifty five percent of aluminium-zinc alloy coating. It is in rolled form and is corrugated. It offers a good protection against corrosion and it is lightweight, leakproof, durable and gives an attractive look.

When choosing a right metal sheet it will require more attention on the various profiles that are associated with the metal sheet. So when selecting the metal sheet one should look at the following factors. They are

• Thickness and application.
• Roof colour.
• Pre-painted or unpainted metals.

Thickness and application:

• 0.23 to 0.28mm thickness can be used for small roofing projects like temporary housings.
• 0.30 to 0.35mm thickness is used for small roofing and walling projects which will have purlin spacing but not more than 1.2 meters. This will include housing, extensions and garage. One can contact the c purlin manufacturers to get high quality sheets.
• O.35 to 0.40mm thickness is best for general walling projects and medium roofings like small or medium sized factories.
• 0.40 to 0.47mm thickness can be used for medium-to large roofing projects such as factories and buildings with high quality constructions.
• 0.47mm and more is used for large roofing projects which will include large factories and buildings.

Colour of the roofing sheets:

The roofing sheets have different colours. They will have both normal and special colours. It is always a little confusing when choosing the colour. There are four ways colours can be differentiated. They are modern, tropical, minimal and industrial. The modern style will include square shape and simple decorations. The tropical style will include a natural and warm look. Simple and clean look with more concept will be included in minimal styling. The raw and cool stuff will be included in industrial styles.

Pre-painted or unpainted metal sheets?

When compared with the unpainted metal sheet it is best to prefer pre-painted metal sheets. The pre-painted metal sheets are coated with the surface modifiers and the primer before coating with the paint. Due to this it will have good adhesion and is rust corrosion resistant. They are tougher and durable when compared with the unpainted metal sheet.