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What is Gauge? - Terms used by Mabati Companies
‘Mabati Mpya, Mabati ya kisasa, Mabati Bora, Mabati Halisi, Galvanised sheets, Corrugated Mabati, Mabati yetu ndio yenye nguvu! Ah, I have had enough!’ Said Jane. ‘I finally settled with the company I wanted to buy Mabati from and decided to give them a call. I remember, the sales lady asked me what type and gauge of mabati I wanted. I didn’t know what that meant so I did what most people living in the www era do, I turned to uncle google.
These words were still very strange to me and I found myself almost giving up on this pursuit. I came back to her and said Box Profile gauge 30. Before I could ask how much the total would be, she asked me what length.”….oh this Woman! I was so furious, “I just want to buy mabati.” I said. The calmness in her voice is what kept me going. She explained what everything meant and eventually (in what seemed like a lifetime) agreed on what Mabati profile to get, the gauge, the shade, the ideal mabati length, the valleys and rolltop and the finish I preferred. Had I known these things quicker, it surely wouldn’t have taken me that much time and frustration.
Like most people, the decision on what roofing product to use is met with an overwhelming decision-making dilemma. I mean with all the options that exist in the market, we understand why. If this is you and you do not know where to start, Kings Mabati will help you get a rough idea of what these terms mean
● Profile
Mabati profile generally refers to the type, design or model of Mabati you want. Today, we have various types of Mabati ranging from Box Profile to Tile profiles. Each mabati company has different names for similar products for obvious reasons. You can see a list of all the mabati profiles that exist on the Kings Mabati Website
● Gauge or Thickness
Gauge refers to the thickness of Mabati which is measured in millimeters (mm). The standard gauges of Mabati that exist are gauges 32, 30, 28, and 26. As a rule, the lower/smaller the gauge number, the thicker the Mabati will be. In this case, gauge 26 is the thickest. The Mabati gauge you choose might just be the most important decision you make while roofing your structure. This is because the gauge depends on the type of structure you are building or the purpose of the Mabati you want to purchase. This could be anything from cladding, general roofing, and floor purposes.
For domestic and residential homes and other ordinary structures, we recommend using either gauge 28 or 30. However, it is important to note that the lower the gauge size, the more likely you are to enjoy the benefits of durable Mabati sheets. Gauge 32 is often considered too light and tends to bend very easily, especially when stepped on by fundis during installation.
For large or industrial structures like Go Downs, Gauges 28, 26, and 24 are commonly used due to the fact that they are thicker hence more durable and ideal for these types of structures.
In conclusion, the decision of what Mabati to use ultimately depends on you, your project, and the purpose of the Mabati
