Types of corrugated board: features of coatings and configuration of profiles

Lightweight, durable and relatively inexpensive corrugated board (otherwise, corrugated sheet) has been recognized by many developers. From this material in two accounts you can build a garage, kiosk or warehouse. Using various types of corrugated board, you can clad walls, build a roof, fence or partition.

Varieties of corrugated board according to the profile of their features and characteristics

Immediately it is worth noting one common detail that is inherent in all types of corrugated board profile. This refers to a coating that can be either simpler (galvanized), or more decorative and durable - polymer. Otherwise, each type of profile has its own shape, depth, width. Due to this, the rigidity and strength of corrugated board changes, which allows it to be widely used in modern construction. Next, we will consider each type of profile and its technical characteristics.

* Attention! The given dimensions of the total and working width of the sheet may differ depending on the manufacturer of corrugated board.

Profile C8

This is a sheet with a wavy surface. It has slightly lower strength than the profiles discussed below. It can be simply galvanized, or covered with polymer coatings. Most often available in brown (chocolate), blue, white, cherry and dark green colors. With a sufficiently large angle of inclination of the roof, the material is used for roofing. It is also used as a facing material for walls and in the construction of fences.

Scopes of use of the C8 profile in construction:

• Roof device in the presence of a continuous crate;
• The structural element in the construction of temporary and other rapidly under construction structures;
• Steel roof - painted galvanized corrugated board is used;
• Frame construction - corrugated profiled sheet is used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted corrugated board with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences - a galvanized sheet coated with a polymer is used;
• Protective coating of walls with a decorative effect - painted galvanized steel sheet is used;
• Material for wall cladding and wall building structures;
• As an element of prefabricated sandwich panels;
• As an element of composite sandwich structures of ceilings, walls, partitions (fireproof, internal);
• Fences and walling - corrugated profiled sheet with a decorative-protective coating is used.

Characteristics of C8 corrugated board:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.5; 0.55; 0.65; 0.7 mm
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 12 m.
Sheet width overall	1200 mm.
Working sheet width	1150 mm.
Profile height	8 mm.
Profile step	115 mm.
Weight per square meter:	-
0.5 mm	4.5 kg
0.7 mm	6.17 kg.

Designation example: C8-1150-0.5 professional flooring

Profile C10

This is a sheet with corrugation in the form of a trapezoid. This material also has reduced strength. The coating and colors are the same as for C8. This type of corrugated board is used to equip a roof with a sufficiently large angle of inclination, the construction of prefabricated structures, fences, outbuildings of building cladding. It is used for the manufacture of load-bearing parts, wall sandwich panels, as well as partitions that protect buildings from fire.

Scopes of use of the C10 profile in construction:

• Roof device with a maximum pitch of 0.8 meters;
• Structural element in the construction of temporary and other high-speed steel structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• In frame structures;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted corrugated board with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences - a galvanized sheet coated with a polymer is used;
• Protective coating of walls with a decorative effect - painted or galvanized steel sheet is used;
• Material for wall cladding and wall building structures;
• As an element of prefabricated sandwich panels;
• As an element of composite sandwich structures of ceilings, walls, partitions (fireproof, internal);
• Fences and walling - corrugated profiled sheet with a decorative-protective coating is used.

Characteristics C10:

Designation example: C10-1100-0.7 professional flooring

Profile C18

This is a sheet with a ribbed or wavy surface. In the latter case, the material is designated as follows: C18 (wave). Thanks to its small thickness, it is easy to process, cut and drill. Colors, types of polymer coatings are similar to the above profiles. Thanks to decorative, it is very good for making fences and fences. Suitable for roofs with a step of a lathing no more than 40 centimeters.

Scopes of use of C18 professional flooring in construction:

• Material for facing walls, ceilings;
• Various partitions;
• Protections, panel designs, fences;
• Roofing, roof slope should be with a slope not exceeding or equal to 25є,
• Roof coating with a maximum pitch of 0.4 meters.

Characteristics of the C18 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.4; 0.45; 0.5; 0.6; 0.7; 0.8 mm
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 12 m.
Sheet width overall	1023 mm.
Working sheet width	1000 mm.
Profile height	18 mm
Weight per square meter:	-
0.5 mm	5.18 kg.
0.6 mm.	5.57 kg.
0.7 mm	7.13 kg.
0.8 mm.	8.11 kg.

Designation example: C18-1000-0.5 professional flooring

Profile C21

This is a corrugated sheet, the surface of which is ribbed, trapezoidal in shape. It is protected from corrosion by the following polymers: polyester, pural, polyurethane, prism. It is used for covering roofs with a crate having a pitch of up to 80 centimeters. In addition, like the previous profiles, it is used for the construction and cladding of buildings, structures, fences and outbuildings. It has greater strength and versatility compared to previous profiles.

Scopes of use of the C21 profile in construction:

• Roof device, the maximum step of the crate is 0.8 meters;
• Structural element in the construction of temporary and other high-speed steel structures;
• Steel roofing - painted corrugated board with galvanized coating is used;
• Frame designs;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted corrugated board with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences - a galvanized sheet coated with a polymer is used;
• Protective coating of walls with a decorative effect - painted galvanized steel sheet is used;
• Material for wall cladding and wall building structures;
• Element of prefabricated sandwich panels;
• An element of composite sandwich structures of ceilings, walls, partitions (fireproof, internal);
• Steel fences and other similar fences - a professional sheet with a decorative protective coating is used.

Characteristics of the C21 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.4; 0.45; 0.5; 0.55; 0.6; 0.65; 0.7; 0.8 mm
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 12 m.
Sheet width overall	1051 mm.
Working sheet width	1000 mm.
Profile height	21 mm.
Profile step	100 mm
Weight per square meter:	-
0.5 mm	5.14 kg.
0.7 mm	7.13 kg.
0.8 mm.	8.11 kg.

Designation example: C21-1000-0.7 professional flooring

Profile C44

This is a very strong galvanized sheet with a fairly high trapezoidal profile. It can be coated with a layer of one of the polymers. Due to the increased stiffness, this material is quite possible to use even for a roof with a rare crate - up to 2 meters. Since it can withstand very large loads, it is well suited for the manufacture of load-bearing elements. Hangars, fences, garages and cabins, sandwich panels from it are light and durable.

Scopes of use of a professional flooring S-44 in construction:

• Building envelopes, metal fences;
• Material for wall cladding, the device of ventilated facades of buildings;
• Roofing for flat and pitched roofs.

Characteristics of the C44 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.5; 0.55; 0.6; 0.65; 0.7; 0.8; 0.9 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 13.5 m.
Sheet width overall	1047 mm.
Working sheet width	1000 mm.
Profile height	44 mm
Trapezoid pitch	20 cm
Weight per square meter:	-
0.5 mm	5.09 kg.
0.7 mm	6.97 kg.
0.8 mm.	7.92 kg.
0.9 mm.	8.78 kg.

Designation example: C44-1000-0.8 professional flooring

Profile NS35

This is a sheet with an additional ribbed surface. Like previous types of materials, it may have a polymer coating. The roof from this profile is especially durable and airtight. At the same time, the step of its crate is allowed up to 1.5 meters. For wall, load-bearing and panel structures, this material is also excellent.

Scopes of use of the NS35 profile in construction:

• Roof device, the maximum step of the crate is 1.5 meters;
• Structural element in the construction of temporary and other high-speed steel structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Frame construction - corrugated profiled sheet is used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences - a galvanized sheet coated with a polymer is used;
• Protective coating of walls with a decorative effect - painted galvanized steel sheet is used;
• Material for wall cladding and wall building structures;
• Element of prefabricated sandwich panels;
• An element of composite sandwich structures of ceilings, walls, partitions (fireproof, internal);
• Steel fences and other similar fences - a professional sheet with a decorative protective coating is used.

Profile Features HC35:

Parameters	Minimum values
Sheet thickness	0.5; 0.55; 0.6; 0.65; 0.7; 0.8; 0.9 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 12 m.
Sheet width overall	1060
Working sheet width	1000
Profile height	35 mm
Trapezoid pitch	200 mm
Weight per square meter:	-
0.5 mm	5.09 kg.
0.7 mm	6.98 kg.
0.8 mm.	7.93 kg.
0.9 mm.	8.77 kg.

Designation example: HC35-1000-0.7 professional flooring

Profile HC44

Like the previous type, this sheet has additional stiffening ribs that add strength to the structures made from it. The profile has the shape of a trapezoid, can withstand solid loads, allows you to build a durable roof that will not leak. The permissible step of the crate is 3 meters. Naturally, this professional sheet can be applied to all other construction works described a little earlier.

Scopes of use of the НС44 profile in construction:

• The device of the roof or ceiling, the maximum step of the crate 3 meters;
• Sheet reinforcement of reinforced concrete floors with a preliminary calculation of bearing capacity;
• Interfloor composite floor slabs;
• Rigidity diaphragm in buildings with a metal frame (material of the profiled sheet is taken into account);
• Sheet metal formwork (fixed);
• Structural element in the construction of temporary and other high-speed steel structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Frame construction - steel profiled sheets are used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences and other similar protections - galvanized profiled sheets are used or galvanized with a paint coating.

HC44 profile characteristics:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0,4; 0,5; 0,7; 0,8
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 12 m.
Sheet width overall	1070 mm.
Working sheet width	1000 mm.
Profile height	44 mm.
Profile step	250 mm.
Weight per square meter:
0.4 mm.	4.4 kg
0.5 mm	5.4 kg
0.7 mm	7.4 kg
0.8 mm.	8.4 kg

Designation example: HC44-1000-0.8 professional flooring

Profile H57

This is a high profile corrugated trapezoidal sheet. A distinctive feature is the presence of additional grooves on the corrugation. Due to this, a wider layer of insulation can fit under the corrugated board, which increases the strength of the structures being constructed. This profile is used for roofs with a step of a lathing up to 3 meters, as well as for panel metal fences. Also, load-bearing elements, fixed formwork, sheet reinforcement for concrete and steel floors, composite floor slabs between floors, rigid partitions are made from it.

Scopes of use of the H57 profile in construction:

• The device of the roof or ceiling, the maximum step of the crate 3 meters;
• Sheet reinforcement of reinforced concrete floors with a preliminary calculation of bearing capacity;
• Interfloor composite floor slabs;
• Rigidity diaphragm in buildings with a metal frame (material of the profiled sheet is taken into account);
• Sheet formwork (fixed);
• The structural element in the construction of temporary and other fast-moving metal structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Metal sheet formwork (fixed);
• Frame construction - steel profiled sheets are used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences and other similar protections - galvanized profiled sheets are used or galvanized with a paint coating.

Characteristics of the H57 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.6; 0.7; 0.8; 0.9 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 14 m.
Sheet width overall	801 mm.
Working sheet width	750 mm.
Profile height	57 mm.
Trapezoid pitch	187.5 mm.
Weight per square meter:	-
0.6 mm.	7.04 kg.
0.7 mm	8.14 kg.
0.8 mm.	9.19 kg.

Designation example: Decking H57-750-0.8

Profile H60

This trapezoidal profile sheet has almost the same characteristics as the previous one, differing from it with a larger thickness and increased corrugation height. Accordingly, it has greater rigidity and strength.

Scopes of use of the H60 profile in construction:

• The device of the roof or ceiling, the maximum step of the crate 3 meters;
• Sheet reinforcement of reinforced concrete floors with a preliminary calculation of bearing capacity;
• Interfloor composite floor slabs;
• Rigidity diaphragm in buildings with a metal frame (material of the profiled sheet is taken into account);
• Sheet formwork (fixed);
• The structural element in the construction of temporary and other fast-moving metal structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Metal sheet formwork (fixed);
• Frame construction - steel profiled sheets are used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with
• Galvanized coating;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences and other similar protections - galvanized profiled sheets are used or galvanized with a paint coating.

Characteristics of the H60 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.7; 0.8; 0.9; 1.0 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 14.5 m.
Sheet width overall	902 mm.
Working sheet width	845 mm.
Profile height	60 mm.
Trapezoid pitch	211.25 mm.
Weight per square meter:	-
0.7 mm	8.10 kg.
0.8 mm.	9.21 kg.
0.9 mm.	10.21 kg.
1.0 mm.	11.32 kg.

Designation example: Decking H60-845-0.8

Profile H75

One of the most powerful types of corrugated board. It has the highest strength characteristics. This is largely due to the presence of additional stiffeners. The surface of the sheet is trapezoidal, the height of the profile is maximum. Elements of the roof, walls or bearing parts of the building are produced from this material, which require special strength. Specific applications are similar to the two previous profile types. The step of the lathing for the roof of this material can reach up to 4.5 meters.

Scopes of use of the H75 profile in construction:

• The device of the roof or ceiling, the maximum step of the crate 4.5 meters;
• Sheet reinforcement of reinforced concrete floors with a preliminary calculation of bearing capacity;
• Interfloor composite floor slabs;
• Rigidity diaphragm in buildings with a metal frame (material of the profiled sheet is taken into account);
• Sheet formwork (fixed);
• The structural element in the construction of temporary and other fast-moving metal structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Metal sheet formwork (fixed);
• Frame construction - steel profiled sheets are used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences and other similar protections - galvanized profiled sheets are used or galvanized with a paint coating.

Characteristics of the H75 profile:

Parameters	Values
Sheet thickness	0.65; 0.7; 0.8; 0.9; 1.0 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 14.5 m.
Sheet width overall	800 mm.
Working sheet width	750 mm.
Profile height	75 mm.
Trapezoid pitch	187.5 mm.
Weight per square meter:
0.7 mm	9.15 kg.
0.8 mm.	10.6 kg
0.9 mm.	11.53 kg.
1.0 mm.	12.87 kg.

Designation example: Decking H75-750-0.8

Profile H114-600

This type of profile differs from the previous one by the presence of another stiffening rib, which gives it even greater strength. This corrugated board is able to withstand very high loads without deflection and can be installed both horizontally and vertically.

Scopes of use of the H114 profile in construction:

• The device of the roof or ceiling, the maximum step of the crate is 6 meters;
• Sheet reinforcement of reinforced concrete floors with a preliminary calculation of bearing capacity;
• Interfloor composite floor slabs;
• Rigidity diaphragm in buildings with a metal frame (material of the profiled sheet is taken into account);
• As a sheet formwork (fixed);
• The structural element in the construction of temporary and other fast-moving metal structures;
• Steel roof - galvanized professional flooring with a paintwork is applied;
• Metal sheet formwork (fixed);
• Frame construction - steel profiled sheets are used;
• Panel and enclosing structures - a painted profiled sheet with galvanized coating is used;
• External walls and wall building structures during the construction of small structures (garages, domestic premises, trade pavilions);
• Steel fences and other similar protections - galvanized profiled sheets are used or galvanized with a paint coating.

Characteristics of the H114-600 profile:

Parameters	Minimum values
Sheet thickness	0.8; 0.9; 1.0 mm.
Sheet length	from 0.5 to 13 m
Sheet width overall	646 mm.
Working sheet width	600 mm.
Profile height	114 mm.
Trapezoid pitch	200 mm.
Weight per square meter:	-
0.8 mm	12.4 kg
0.9 mm	13.8 kg
1.0 mm	15.3 kg

Designation example: Decking H114-600-0.8

Types of profiled sheets, depending on the application

Roofing Decking

This type of material is used for the construction of light, airtight and durable roofs. Its main distinguishing feature is sufficient rigidity and the ability to withstand heavy loads. Attractive design and beautiful colors make this professional sheet quite suitable for facing works, construction of decorative (but at the same time reliable) fences and other fences that will not deteriorate from the weather. As an example, the following types of corrugated roofing can be mentioned: NS44, NS35.

Pros of a roofing profiled sheet:

• light weight per square meter;
• low cost;
• long service life, high reliability;
• quick and easy installation;
• beautiful exterior design.

Apply this material when there is a need:

• Build a new roof to withstand heavy loads;
• repair the old roof;
• Facing the facade of the house;
• build a fence or fence;
• to erect a decorative structure.

Bearing decking

This material is used when elements of buildings and structures exposed to significant loads are mounted. Bearing external walls, strong roofs, strong ceilings - this is the area of ​​use of this professional sheet. It is easy to recognize the supporting profiled sheet - its profile is quite high, and there are special grooves on the corrugation. Examples of brands: H57, H60, H75 and H114.

Pluses of the supporting profiled sheet:

• Under the order it is possible to produce sheets of any size;
• affordable price;
• long service life (it can be from 40 to 60 years);
• installation is simple and convenient, takes place in a short time.

Apply this material when there is a need:

• To build load-bearing elements of the house (for example, external walls);
• reliably repair the roof, the load on which is large;
• install a new roof, assuming that it will accumulate a lot of snow, and wind and rain loads will also be noticeable;
• to finish the facade of the building, as well as its walls or ceilings;
• build a solid fence.

Wall decking

It is used not only for the construction of walls (external and internal). It is also good to make fences surrounding private houses from such a profiled sheet. It is inexpensive, it thoroughly protects against corrosion, therefore it is very popular among professional construction masters. It usually has a rectangular or trapezoidal profile, it can simply be galvanized, or with a polymer coating. Examples of brands: C8, C10, C18, C21, C44. It should be noted that the most popular types of corrugated board for walls and fences are C8 and C21.

Pros of a wall profiled sheet:

• Walls made of it are much lighter than reinforced concrete;
• drilling holes and cutting this material is very easy, so installation is simple;
• low cost.

Apply this material when there is a need:

• Performing cladding or facing work;
• carrying out front works;
• mounting bearing elements;
• Roofing (building a new roof or repairing an old one);
• manufacturing of decorative metal structures.

Types of corrugated board, depending on the type of protective coating

All coatings used to protect corrugated board can be divided into two larger groups - a coating of zinc or aluzinc and a coating of polymer compositions.

Galvanization - the simplest basic protection

Profiled sheet of any type is made of cold rolled steel with a thickness of 0.5 to 1 millimeter. To protect the metal from corrosion, various coatings are used. The basis of the vast majority of these coatings is the familiar hot-dip galvanizing. This means that the steel sheet is dipped in molten zinc, achieving the creation of a protective layer with a thickness of 25 to 30 microns. It turns out galvanized corrugated board - a finished material that is the cheapest.It is used for repair, construction and restoration work.

Aluminum zinc coating - protects against aggressive substances

Instead of galvanizing, steel can be coated with a more resistant aluminozinc, which is also called galvalyum. It consists of three components: zinc (43.4 percent), aluminum (55 percent) and silicon (1.6 percent). The last element is needed for a strong bond of the first two metals. Corrugated board with aluminum-zinc protection will be good for the roof of the house near a busy highway, on the sea coast or in the industrial zone. The aluminum included in the coating will protect the roof from all kinds of “chemistry” or marine fumes contained in the air.

Plastizol - will save from mechanical damage

For greater strength, the galvanized profiled sheet is primed and then coated with an organic polymer. The most durable of these polymers is plastisol coating with a thickness of 175 to 200 microns. Such a solid layer will help withstand the impact with honor, as well as avoid scratches. Also, this ductile and durable material is not affected by aggressive environments. But it also has drawbacks: fading with time, instability to ultraviolet and temperature extremes.

Appearance of plastisol coating.

Polyester - popular, decorative, reliable

According to statistics, about 85 percent of roofing materials are coated with polyester. After all, it perfectly resists corrosion, and at the same time is completely not afraid of frost and heat, and also does not lose its bright color for a long time. Look very impressive, decorating the buildings, corrugated board with a matte polyester coating.

Decking coated with a polymeric protective coating Polyester.

Pural - a beautiful and durable new product

To be more precise, this material, developed recently by Ruukki®, is called PURAL® matt. Its main component is polyurethane. The professional sheet covered with a pural does not need to be afraid of sunshine, chemical aggression or corrosion. From it you can build not only the roof of the building, but also beautifully clad its facade.

The texture of the polymer coating Pural.

PVDF coating - best color fastness

This material (in other words, PVF2, or polydifluorionad) is particularly resistant to adverse weather events. Corrosion is not able to damage it, and the juicy color does not change at all for many years. Therefore, such a corrugated board is most often faced with the facades of houses. This is especially successful if the color scheme of the finish is important.

Whatever the composition of the polymer protection of various varieties of corrugated board, it should be fixed. For this, a thin shiny film of paintwork is used. It consists of several layers, reaching a thickness of 40 to 300 microns. This allows to reduce the likelihood of corrosion to zero, and also has a decorative function. After a few years, this layer should be updated - it is quite easy.

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