Picking the right roof for a farm is a pivotal choice for any agricultural business, particularly for those raising animals. It’s about more than just shelter. The roof is also vital for controlling the inside temperature, cutting down on noise, and preventing damage from the elements.
Farm buildings face harsh conditions. They are constantly exposed to damp air, corrosive chemicals from animal manure, and big swings in temperature. Because of this, they need a roofing solution that lasts. It must also be affordable and simple to take care of in the long run.
When looking at roofing materials for farms, two popular choices come to mind: metal roofs and UPVC sheets. Each one has its own set of pros and cons that you need to weigh.
Metal roofing has long been a favorite because it’s strong. However, it doesn’t hold up well in places with a lot of moisture or chemical exposure. In contrast, UPVC sheets are a compelling alternative. This is especially true for the ones strengthened with fiberglass. They offer outstanding protection against corrosion and are much better at insulating against heat and sound. What’s more, this makes them a top choice for today’s farms, including cattle barns, chicken coops, and storage buildings.
Metal roofing might seem strong at first, but it has some major downsides for farm use.
First of all, its susceptibility to rust is a big problem. Metal roofs break down fast in the damp, chemical-filled air of a pig or chicken farm. They rust easily. They also heat up very quickly and get incredibly loud when it rains or the wind blows. For these reasons, they just aren’t a good long-term option where the well-being of animals matters most.
Additionally, metal roofs are poor insulators. Heat passes through them easily. This causes the inside temperature to shoot up in the summer and drop fast in the winter, putting stress on the animals and hurting their productivity. Besides that, the upkeep is expensive. The constant need for repainting or replacing rusty panels really adds to the overall cost over time.
To get around these issues, glass fiber reinforced UPVC sheets have come forward as a much better option for farm roofs.
These sheets have a state-of-the-art, multi-layer design. At its heart, JIELI’s patented technology places a layer of fiberglass mesh right inside the UPVC sheet. This internal support makes the material 30% stronger against pulling forces and boosts its impact resistance by 50%. On top, there is a layer of ASA (Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile). This is a heavy-duty resin that gives amazing UV protection and keeps the color from fading for more than a decade.
This new, strengthened design works much better in terms of mechanical strength and standing up to the environment when compared to regular UPVC sheets.
Switching to fiberglass-reinforced UPVC sheets provides several real advantages for any animal farm:
Because they are so versatile and tough, glass fiber reinforced UPVC sheets are a great fit for many farm uses, such as:
JIELI provides several models designed for different purposes:
Both types can be fully customized in length, thickness (2.0-3.0mm), and color.
JIELI is a supplier you can trust because of our dedication to quality and new ideas. JIELI holds the exclusive patent for this reinforced UPVC technology in China, presenting a one-of-a-kind solution that other local suppliers can’t offer. Our products have CE & SGS certifications to back them up and a service life of 25-30 years. This real-world performance has been demonstrated in farm projects all over the globe, including our successful work for a large pig farm in Uruguay. We believe in being completely transparent, so we give customers full inspection reports and pictures, from the raw materials to the final product, for them to check.
Q1: What makes glass fiber reinforced UPVC a better pick than traditional metal roofing on farms?
A: Metal rusts very easily in the damp, corrosive air of an animal farm. In contrast, reinforced UPVC is naturally rust-proof. Thus, it offers much longer-lasting protection and doesn’t need constant maintenance. On top of that, UPVC provides fantastic heat and sound insulation, which metal roofing simply can’t, helping to create a healthier environment for the animals.
Q2: How does this kind of farm roofing help with animal welfare?
A: This roofing directly improves animal welfare in two main ways. First, its great sound insulation lowers the noise from rain and wind, which makes the barn a calmer, less stressful home. Second, its thermal insulation helps keep barn temperatures stable all year. This protects animals from intense heat in the summer and bitter cold in the winter, which is crucial for their health and growth.
Q3: Are these sheets hard to install when compared to other materials?
A: Not at all, the installation is quite simple. The sheets are not heavy, so they are easy to move and handle. They are put in place using a basic overlap technique and attached with normal screws. You don’t need any special equipment or workers, which can help cut down on building time and expenses.
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