Benefits of higher gauges the biggest benefit of having a higher gauge roof is that it is less expensive.
Roof gauge 26.
This means that while a 26 gauge panel from one manufacturer could measure 0 027 in.
The added weight gives the roof a greater chance of staying intact in the event of a very heavy wind storm.
Many homeowners choose to install a 29 gauge roof with trim that is 26 gauge which can be more cost effective than a 22 gauge roof.
When it comes to 26 vs.
After a long service life corrugated panels are still 100 recyclable.
The weight of 29 gauge metal roofing may differ though depending on the type of metal that you choose.
29 26 gauge is the thicker metal.
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.
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.
A 26 gauge roof is not only thicker but also heavier than 29 gauge.
29 gauge metal is used on 90 of homes with metal roofs.
26 gauge will out perform any 29 gauge material.
Thick a 26 gauge panel from another manufacturer could measure only 0 0179 in but both are sold as 26 gauge panels.
26 gauge corrugated galvalume panels are class 4 impact resistant including hail and wind blown debris.