aluminium Roofing vs Wood Roofing
There are many types of roofing materials, which one is the one you want the most? Let’s compare aluminium roofing and wood roofing today. When you are debating whether to choose wood or aluminium as a roofing material. Why not read this blog post:
Aluminium Roofing:
Its advantages:
1. Corrosion Resistant: Aluminium roofing due to the use of aluminium alloy 6063 as the material. So it will have corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance and other characteristics. Therefore, it can maintain stability for a long time in a variety of climatic conditions.
2. Light weight: aluminium as a lightweight material, aluminium roof will not add excessive burden to the building, which is conducive to reducing the pressure on the building structure. At the same density, aluminium weighs 1/3 of iron.
3. Fireproof and temperature reduction:
It has excellent fireproof performance and is not easy to burn. In addition, aluminium roofs are able to dissipate heat quickly. Aluminium is the main material of heat sink, so its heat dissipation performance is superior to wood. In summer, it can make you stop sweating.
4. Easy to install and maintain: Its installation process is relatively simple and low maintenance, only need regular cleaning.
Below is an aluminium roof installation video from Hugh Aluminium:
5. Diverse appearance:
Aluminium roofs can be powder coated for a variety of colour appearances. It can meet different aesthetic needs. In addition, through aluminium extrusion, it is available in a variety of shapes. Below are the different types of aluminium roof tiles from Hugh Aluminium.
Its disadvantages:
1. Higher price: aluminium roofs can be more expensive as compared to wooden roofing.
Wooden roofs:
Its advantages:
1. natural style: wooden roofs can naturally blend into the surroundings, giving a warm and cosy feeling.
2. Strength: Wooden roofs can gain strength by thickening the planks. The thickened planks can make the roof’s load-bearing capacity and pressure-resistant capacity gained.
3. Flexible design: the design of wooden roofs can be customised according to personal preferences and architectural styles to achieve personalised design. Different types of roofs are obtained by cutting the planks.
Its disadvantages:
1. poor fire resistance: compared with aluminium roofs, timber roofs have poor fire resistance, are easily combustible and have the potential for spontaneous combustion at high temperatures.
2. susceptible to moisture and decay: wood is susceptible to moisture and decay, especially in high humidity environments, and requires special attention to waterproofing and anticorrosion measures.
3. High maintenance costs: Wooden roofs require regular inspection and maintenance, including replacing rotted wood, repairing cracks, etc. Maintenance costs are relatively high.
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We have 14 years of production experience and have served over 600 customers from forty countries.
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