Box Profile vs Corrugated Mabati: Which Should You Buy?
The verdict
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.
Side by side
| Corrugated | Box Profile | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per metre (G30) | KSh 400–500 | KSh 480–650 |
| Look | Traditional wavy | Clean modern lines |
| Water run-off | Good | Better (deep ribs) |
| Best for | Budget, upcountry, stores | Modern homes, visible roofs |
| Lifespan (same gauge) | Similar | Similar |
The cost difference on a 3-bedroom roof
On a typical 3-bedroom roof of about 120 square metres, box profile costs roughly KSh 15,000 to 25,000 more than corrugated in the same gauge. Use the roof calculator to price your exact roof in both profiles.
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