Difference between Galvanized Iron (GI) and Asbestos cement (AC) sheets
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- Corrugated Galvanized Iron sheets (used in factories and workshops)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Thatch coverings (in sheds)
- Patent tiles (Mangalore tiles)
- Wood Shingles
- Half round Country tiles
- Asbestos cement tiles
S.No. | Galvanized Corrugated Iron sheets (GI) | Asbestos cement sheets (AC) |
1. | GI sheets are not easily break and handling of these sheets is very little. | AC sheets are breakable and handling of these sheets is very important. |
2. | These sheets are less in thickness. | These sheets are more in thickness. |
3. | Initially the cost is very high. | Initially the cost is very low. |
4. | More susceptible to corrosion due to atmospheric conditions. | No sign of corrosion due to atmospheric conditions. |
5. | They are not fire resistant and higher temperature may break them. | They resist fire. |
6. | Weight is very low. | Weight is very high. |
7. | They make noise when something touch the surface. | They are not that much noisy. |
8. | The maintenance cost for painting is very high. | There is no such maintenance cost. |
9. | More prone to acids and gases. | Less prone to acids and gases. |
10. | In summer sheets are hot, but in winter they are cold. | Temperature difference does not affect. |
11. | Less damage occurs from external load. | Might affect from external load. |
12. | Sheets are not sound proof. | They are sound proof. |
13. | Made up from wrought iron. | Made up from mixture of Asbestos and Portland cement. |
14. | There is no pleasing appearance even after good finish.. | There is pleasing appearance. |
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