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Strengths And Weaknesses Of Corrugated Steel Panels

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By Rebecca Bell


Corrugated panels can either be used for roofing or siding. There are various factors that make corrugated this metal panels the best option for roofing or siding. Below mentioned are their advantages which explains why Corrugated Steel Panels are the preferred choice.

It has a high ability to last for a long period of time. One of the most wanted or sort after qualities in the materials required to put up a structure is their durability. This metal is known for its ability to be durable because it does not easily corrode when coated with substances such as paint. It has also been proven to be quite resistant to fire, it is not flammable which a major advantage although, concrete is better in this regard. Despite of it being incombustible though, after being exposed to fire, strength is reduced and leaves it vulnerable to buckling. Also, it being a good conductor could be disastrous during a fire and hence fireproof measures need to be undertaken.

The change in the moisture content in the atmosphere could cause expansion or contracting of materials which could cause warping for example in wood. Metal is not affected by such changes in the moisture changes. Also, that metal does not experience cracking or bending. And due to that this metal is suited for extreme condition areas.

The metal is resistant to pest infestation. Materials such as wood are organic and therefore do not attract pests such as termites which do cause a lot of damage and end up incurring extra charges to get rid of them. Mould is also a major concern on organic materials.

The metal is also very environmental friendly since it is reusable and after use can be fully recycled. Due to this, there is no material wastage. It also does not get treated with preservatives which are considered as environmentally hazardous. Besides, this property can easily be acquired. Installation is much easier than when using concrete.

The metal can be recycled over and over, it can be fully recycled. Hence if looking for an environmentally friendly construction material, this property is one of the materials that do not cause wastage since even after years of usage, it can still be reused. Some materials require the use of preservatives but still does not and hence avoids the use of these preservatives that would otherwise harm the environment.

There are also a few setbacks this property has, although they are a few. The first one being that it can easily scratch or experience some dents hence one may often need to be careful not to scratch it. Also, if the metal is not well coated, exposure to atmospheric conditions can easily cause corrosion that is caused by reaction with oxygen.

This property does have its advantages and also expectedly does have some disadvantages. Although the fact that it is strong and highly resilient and can be fully recycled puts it at a better disposition to get chosen as the material better suited for construction purposes. Also one can easily be creative with these this panels by easily painting over them and hence coming up with various interesting designs. It can also be viewed as cost friendly because of its durability.




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