Roofing Comparisons
Clear verdicts on the choices buyers agonise over, with the real cost difference on a typical roof.
Box Profile vs Corrugated Mabati: Which Should You Buy?
Buy corrugated if budget is the priority: it is the cheapest roofing sheet in Kenya from KSh 330/m. Buy box profile (from KSh 480/m) for a cleaner modern look and better water run-off. On a 3-bedroom roof the difference is roughly KSh 15,000 to 25,000.
Decra vs Mabati: Stone-Coated Tiles or Ordinary Sheets?
Stone-coated tiles (Decra type) look premium and last decades, from KSh 1,000/m². Ordinary mabati is a fraction of the price and easier to replace. Choose Decra for a long-term family home you will not re-roof; choose mabati for value and speed. Never overpay for a counterfeit stone-coated tile.
Gauge 28 vs Gauge 30 Mabati: Which Should You Buy?
Gauge 28 is thicker, quieter in rain and lasts longer, at KSh 720 to 800/m for box profile. Gauge 30 (KSh 480 to 650/m) is the standard house choice and fine for most roofs. Pay for G28 on a permanent home or a coastal, high-rust area.