Roof Gauge 26

A 26 gauge roof is not only thicker but also heavier than 29 gauge.

Roof gauge 26.

26 gauge corrugated galvalume panels are class 4 impact resistant including hail and wind blown debris. Thick a 26 gauge panel from another manufacturer could measure only 0 0179 in but both are sold as 26 gauge panels. For example standard 29 gauge steel roofing made in long panels is about 0 36 millimeters thick and the 26 gauge version is slightly thicker at 0 48 millimeters. Most homes in residential areas use 29 gauge metal panels.

The gauge of a metal roof refers to its thickness and the higher the gauge the thinner the metal. 26 gauge thickness recommended for roof slopes of 3 12 pitch or greater. 29 26 gauge is the thicker metal. Benefits of higher gauges the biggest benefit of having a higher gauge roof is that it is less expensive.

The weight of 29 gauge metal roofing may differ though depending on the type of metal that you choose. For example a 26 gauge steel panel can range between 0 0179 and 0 0217 inches thick according to a university of north carolina at chapel hill resource. 29 gauge metal is used on 90 of homes with metal roofs. Corrugated panels are a good choice for the environment.

After a long service life corrugated panels are still 100 recyclable. 26 gauge will out perform any 29 gauge material. This means that while a 26 gauge panel from one manufacturer could measure 0 027 in.