Take a look at the 5 most popular types of corrugated iron roofs for factories today

What types of factory corrugated iron roofs  are there at present? Why do investors and contractors prefer corrugated iron roofs over other types of roofs? Read the following article to find the answers to these questions!

1. What is the roof of the factory? Why is corrugated iron important?

The roof of the workshop is the part that covers the top part of the factory, usually made from corrugated iron sheets. This is a popular construction material, which helps to protect buildings from the effects of weather such as wind, rain, sunshine, dust, etc. Roofing sheets are made from many types of materials, mainly thin-rolled steel. and then brought to galvanized to increase durability.

Depending on the type of material, different types of roofing will have different advantages and disadvantages. But in general, corrugated iron roof is a compact material with many colors and eye-catching designs. Corrugated iron roofing products also have a lifespan of 30-50 years, much higher than that of plastic roofing sheets (15-30 years). In addition, the corrugated iron roofs also have an extremely effective effect of cooling the roof of the factory. There are 3 criteria that investors need to keep in mind when choosing a corrugated iron roof: product durability, aesthetics and cost.

2. Structure of the factory’s corrugated iron roof

• Frame system:  Consists of iron box and iron pipes, bearing the largest load in 3 parts. When designing the frame, the contractor should pay attention to choosing materials suitable to the construction area, scale and specific characteristics of each factory. With that, the new frame system fulfills its task well and ensures durability and longevity for the entire project.
• Truss, roofing system:  Similar to the frame system, when designing and building the truss – roofing system, engineers must also pay attention to the area of ​​the roof and the type of material to create quality products. good, capable of supporting and protecting the work.
• Fastener system:  For the corrugated iron roof, the investor should give preference to chromium-plated stainless steel screws with the advantages of high hardness and good corrosion resistance. The rubber gasket system needs to be tight to prevent rainwater from seeping inside. In addition, builders can add glue to increase the durability of the entire system.

3. Commonly used corrugated iron roofs for factories

To have a quality factory building, the corrugated iron roof must be designed according to standards and use the appropriate type of corrugated iron. The following are the most commonly used types of corrugated iron today:

• 5 wave square corrugated iron: Commonly used for roofing; Large wave height should have good water overflow resistance. Between the big waves, there are additional bars to help increase the rigidity of the sheet. This feature allows the design of purlins with a large distance but the safety is still higher than other types of corrugated iron, thereby helping the investor to save costs for purlins.
• 7 wave square corrugated iron:  Has low wave height, it is often used to make partitions. Between the big waves there are also extra waves to increase the stiffness. In addition, the auxiliary wave also helps the corrugated iron not be deformed and move more easily.
• 9-wave square corrugated iron:  Has low wave height but a large number of waves, it should be used as a partition. The 9-wave corrugated iron has a beautiful surface, the waves are even and not too high, so it can increase the aesthetics of the building.
• Cliplock corrugated iron: Usually used for roofing; has a large wave height and no screws are required for installation. Cliplock corrugated iron has very good leak resistance.
• Seamlock corrugated iron:  Used for the roof of the workshop and does not need to be screwed when installing. Seamlock corrugated iron has a large wave height of up to 84 and absolute leak resistance.
• Shine:  Have good light absorption, heat and pressure resistance, transparent and see-through. Therefore, corrugated iron is used for both the roof and the factory partition.

These are the most common types of corrugated iron in factory construction. Choosing the right type of corrugated iron is extremely important for investors and contractors. Because of the quality and characteristics of corrugated iron will be closely related to the characteristics, design and quality of the factory.

4. Advantages when choosing a corrugated iron roof for a factory

Currently, corrugated iron roof is the option chosen by most investors when building factories for businesses. Corrugated iron roofs are so popular because of the following advantages:

• Cost savings:  Corrugated roof is a cost-effective solution for investors, especially with large factories. Steel frame structure corrugated iron roof is much lighter than other types of roof. Therefore, the costs of materials, foundation and columns are also significantly reduced. In addition, less accompanying materials and less maintenance costs also help investors save a lot.
• Durable and safe:  The steel frame and corrugated iron sheets are attached together by screws and welds extremely solid and safe. Therefore, corrugated iron roof has high durability and long service life up to 30 years. If wood and reinforced concrete often crack over time, the corrugated iron roof is not easily affected by the outside environment. In addition, the corrugated iron roof is always hygienic and environmentally friendly.
• High applicability:  The roof has the ability to absorb and reflect most of the sun’s rays, including UV rays. Therefore, the workshop space will be cooler.
• Quick construction:  The roofing sheet is cut to the desired length, so it is very convenient for installation. In addition, the corrugated iron roof is quite light in weight, so it is easier to transport and construct, thereby saving construction time.
  High aesthetics:   Roofing sheets on the market today have many different designs, patterns and colors. It can be used as a material to increase the aesthetics of the building.

With the above advantages, the corrugated iron roof of the factory  is a more reasonable choice than other types of roofs such as tile roofs, concrete roofs, etc.