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Haomei Aluminium corrugated sheet is made of aluminium and is ideal for all roofing and cladding needs. aluminium roofing sheet is easy to use, durable and economical to work with. Using aluminium for roofing has many benefits. Some of them are: Aluminium roofing sheets are extremely light with high-strength-to-weight ratio.
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The Aluminium corrugated sheet metal is becoming a popular choice for use in installations and buildings. Aluminium corrugated sheet is corrosion-resistant in almost any kind of environment. Even in highly-corrosive industrial environments, aluminium roofing sheet is resistant to fumes and vapours of organic compounds and to chemicals like ammonia, carbon-dioxide and acids like hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acid. This corrosion-resistant property gives the metal a long life and keeps it looking good throughout its life.
 
Aluminium corrugated sheet-The shine and brightness of aluminium livens its surroundings and because it doesn’t stain, discolour or rot, it looks bright and shiny for a long time. Aluminium corrugated sheets can take a variety of finishes, colours and textures, which protect it and add further to its appearance.
An alumunium structure can be easily dismantled, transported and re-assembled to a new location. Though the metal is a good conductor of heat, its high reflectivity of radiant heat and light (75 to 80 per cent when new, 60 per cent after several years) keeps the interiors of an aluminium building from five to eight degree celsius cooler in summer while its low emission rate cuts heat loss during winter.
Aluminium corrugated sheet is easy to maintain and can be washed easily.
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product advantage
1.Corrosion Protection:
Avoidance of galvanic corrosion which can be a problem when aluminium is in contact with certain other metal in a corrosive atmosphere.
Avoidance of crevice corrosion which might occur when corrosive salts, soot, dirt or sand can be driven into crevices, overlaps or interfaces of which the aluminium sheeting forms a part
2.Design Versatility:
Haomei Aluminium corrugated sheet systems with highly durable profiles and numerous colours and gauges offer unlimited scope for design creativity on new to industry, re-build, and repair and refurbishment projects.
*Can be curved or bull nosed
*Smooth curving
*Outstanding durability
*High performance
*Simple and fast installation by trained personnel
*Wide selection of colours
*A range of gauges, shapes and profile options
*Fully recyclable
*Environmentally friendly
*A complete range of components and accessorie
3. Efficiency:
*Aluminium corrugated sheet has a built-in corrosion resistance
*It can stand unprotected where it is subject to the aggressive elements
*Aluminium roofing sheet is age resistance and non-sensitive to UV rails
*Durable and versatile
*Little or no maintenance required
*Exceptional spanning capabilities
*High residual value
*Recyclability
*Low cost over life of building
4. Environmental Friendly:
*Only 5% of original energy used to produce Aluminium corrugated sheet is needed for recycling
*Aluminium can be recycled for generations without limitations
*Aluminium corrugated sheet is the third most commonly occurring elements in the earth’s crust.
*An insulated Ziptech roof structure can assists in reducing energy consumption and costs.
*Haomei is the supplier of aluminium-specific roofing systems that provide aesthetics pleasing and structural integrity.
*Haomei standing seam roofing system is designed specifically to compliment the durable and cost effective properties of aluminium.
*Haomei provide designers / architect with a huge flexible for innovative and aesthetically pleasing roof shapes.
*Smooth curving and on site tapering, extreme resistance to wind uplift and excellent thermal properties are few key benefits of the superior weatherproof roofing solutions.
*The light weight of aluminium, combined with ziptech’s highly efficient installation method means installation of long lengths on site.
5. Finishes:
All products have the same finish that is:
*Mill finish in its natural sense
*Aluminium corrugated sheet can be surface treated in a range of colour tech G4 and colour Tech PVDF wide rand of colours
*Stucco Embossed
6. Formability :
*Aluminium corrugated sheet has excellent formability
*It can be rolled, bent, pressed, die cast, roll formed, anodized etc.
7.Performance:
*Performance under fire, aluminium roof sheeting is non –combustible and non flammable
*Due to low melting point of (640 degrees) aluminium self venting occurs directing heat to atmosphere resulting in localised damage
*Natural non corrosive resistance
*Aluminium roof sheeting has a higher resistance to denting than other metal due to its greater energy absorption properties and high strength
*Aluminium corrugated sheet will not shatter or rapture when hit by hail stones
*Aluminium will absorb the impact of the projectile thereby minimizing physical damage and maintaining water tightness.
*Due high electrical conductivity, aluminium offers one of the best protection from electrical storm if roof is properly earthed
*When Aluminium corrugated sheet is exposed to air / water a hard oxide film will form to protect against any atmospheric conditions and effectively stifles the rate of further attack.
8.Quality:
Haomei Aluminium corrugated sheet product are produced to exceptionally stringent quality and performance criteria which conforms to GBT6891-2006
9. Installation Is Very Easy
Unlike other roofs that require a great depth of technicality and experience, Aluminium corrugated sheet are so easy to install. All You have to do is cut to roof trusses and fasten with nails at 1200mm centers and that’s it.
10. Disassembly Is Easy
Made a mistake during the installation? Just remove the nail and refix the sheet again. That’s how easy it is with Aluminium corrugated sheet.
Once again on Building Contractor Secrets, I have come to enlist the various advantages of Aluminum Roofing sheets Over all other types of roofing sheets in Use Today. I am making this in order to open your eyes,Yes you clients that always feel Your Building Contractor is out to cheat You when he recommends aluminum roofing sheets instead Of The One You have in mind.
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What Are The Advantages Of Aluminum Roofing Sheets Over Other Roofing Materials?
1. Aluminum is highly Malleable.

This is one quality of aluminum that makes it stand out over other roofing sheets like asbestos and step tiles. Aluminum can be bent to any shape you desire. This makes it the exceptional Roofing materials for your home.

2. Variety Of Colors Adds To The Beauty Of Your Home.

Have you ever come across a green colored aluminum roof? How does it look like? Pretty isn't it? That is one thing you;ll always admire about aluminum roofing sheets. They can be manufactured to suit your choice of color.

3. Aluminum Is Aesthetically Pleasing.

Yes! Beauty they say lies in the eyes of the beholder. This is a common saying when talking about ladies, But may i say that a pretty building is as good as a woman too? Of Course yes. Aluminum is usually of different colors. These colors are so many, You can choose the one that beautifies your home the more or matches the color of the paintinf on your wall.

4. Installation Is Very Easy

Unlike other roofs that require a great depth of technicality and experience, Aluminum roofing sheets are so easy to install. All You have to do is cut to roof trusses and fasten with nails at 1200mm centers and that's it.

5. Disassembly Is Easy

Made a mistake during the installation? Just remove the nail and refix the sheet again. Thats how easy it is with aluminum sheets.

6. It Has a High Scrap Value

Just in case you intend to change your roofing sheets or probably finds the faded colors too old and needs a change with the trending colors, all you need is remove the old sheets from the top of the roof and resell to those that would use it for other things. Do Not worry, they will pay well for it.

7. It Is Not Corrosive

another advantage of aluminum roofing sheets is that unlike Asbestors which is one roofing sheets that has been known to lead to poisoning especially when water flowing from it during rainfalls is captured for drinking. This is not the case with aluminum though. In cities with less rainfall and deeper Aquifer or water table, water from the roofs (Aluminum Roof) can be captures, stored and reuse in times of scarcity.

8. Aluminum is usually Long lasting.

Because Aluminum sheets has a no corrosive ability,it lasts longer than other roofing sheets since the weather has no effect on it.

9. Leakages Are Never There

Unlike Zinc, Aluminum sheets are usually strong enough to withstand hammering during installation. This means it takes the intervention of nails to bring it to leakage. Thus, When you have aluminum roofing sheets covering your roof, you worry no more for leakages.

10. Drinking Water From ALUMINUM ROOF IS HARMLESS

Due to shortage of tap water, A lot of Nigerians drink rainwater dropped from the roof. For an asbestos roof , study has shown that drinking water from it may cause cancer And for common zinc, it easily corrodes and particles from it also goes a long with the fetched water.But this is not so with aluminium because of it clean nature.

Other interesting facts that makes aluminum roofing sheets the best for your roof is that 
it is a light material
its is clean and leaves a clean impression for your roof
it is rolled like tissues in the factory, so it fits perfectly right when you measure according to the dimensions of your buiding.

Here are the advantages of Aluminum Roofing sheets over all other type of roofing sheets. I hope you enjoyed reading this?