What is the difference between steel and aluminum?

 Aluminum roofing is one of the most durable and long-lasting roofing materials in the world and has its own specific uses in different areas.

Understanding the pros and cons of aluminum roofing will help you choose the best roofing for your property.

Aluminum roofing is one of the newest materials used in many roofing locations today.

 

If you are considering aluminum roofing panels in your area, read this article to better understand the cost, installation time, positives and negatives of aluminum roofing.


Aluminum Roof Sheet

Many people think that metal (steel) roofing and aluminum roofing are the same roofing system, but they are not.

Therefore, here are some reasons why "steel and aluminum are different".

✱ Ductility

Aluminum is a highly malleable and flexible metal, which is why it is about 20% more expensive than steel.

Few roofing profiles require thick aluminum, which would make the price higher. Aluminum is only about 2/3 the amount of steel and can be very expensive to use.

The system extends more than Steel at extreme temperatures, so you have to pay more attention to the fixing of the system.

✱ Corrosion resistance

Aluminum is also more resistant to rust than steel, mainly on seashores with high seawater content, and steel, even when painted, has the potential to damage around field cut boundaries in these cases.

It may also be more susceptible to other types of oxidation and, because it is thinner and very light, may fail catastrophically due to corrosion.

✱ Conduction

Steel is not as hot as aluminum, which is less hot and cools more quickly. Aluminum is also a good conductor of electricity.

✱ Fire Resistance

Steel is safer from extreme heat and fire because it is 2.5 times less than aluminum. Aluminum tries to start melting along 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a place where light is scarier than pitting, steel is the better choice.

✱ Thickness Options

Steel is sold by size; typically, steel roofing materials are 24 to 26 sizes. Aluminum is determined by decimal thickness; roofing materials are typically sold in widths from 0.23 to 0.40.

How to choose aluminum roofing for your property?

Aluminum roofing is used primarily for commercial, but also for residential, low-flame buildings.

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