Last Updated on November 18, 2022
This guide is for those who want to know the current prices of Iron sheets in Kenya.
The best iron sheets in Kenya complete your shelter with amazing looks. You can purchase your own choice of iron sheets from distributors near you. Kenyan iron sheets manufacturing companies provides you with a variety of iron sheet according to sizes, shapes, and material among others.
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Prices Of Iron Sheets In Kenya
Here are popular types of iron sheets in Kenya and prices.
Roofing sheets prices in Kenya range from as low as Sh300 per metre for the thinnest grade with high quality pre-painted sheets going for up to Sh1,200 per metre.
Mabati Rolling Mills’ iron sheets brand Galsheet Resincot (Gauge 30) goes for Sh696 per metre, with similar gauge of unpainted Dumuzas going for Sh475 per metre.
The company’s Elegantile roofing sheet (Gauge 28) goes for Sh1,200 per metre, with a similar gauge of Versatile and Orientile roofing sheets going for Sh1,100 and 1,200 per metre.
MRM’s MaxCover roofing sheet (Gauge 28) goes for Sh950 per metre, with Gauge 30 of Covermax going for Sh696 per metre.
Imarisha Mabati Wave Tile goes for Sh730, while Imarisha Mabati Bamboo Tile retails at Sh760. The company’s Box profile goes for Sh480.
Royal Mabati Corrugated Glossy G30 goes for Sh490, while its Corrugated Matte retails at Sh580 for G30 and Sh730 for G28.
Rain gutters retail for about Sh1,000. On the other hand, the cost of roofing ridges in Kenya is between Sh225 and Sh1,100 depending on the brand and vendor.
MRM’s 487mm Ridge 28G Chocolate Textured, for example, goes for Sh1,100 per piece, while the company’s 320mm Ridge 30G Maroon Smooth retails at Sh225.
Ridges, also known as ridge caps are dip galvanized metal sheets designed to be fitted at the peak of a galvanized iron sheets roof where opposing roof planes meet. They are meant to keep unwanted elements such as rainwater and dust from getting into the building.
Cost of Roofing Nails
Like roofing sheets, the cost of roofing nails in Kenya varies depending on the quality.
A kilo of ordinary roofing nails goes for about Sh250, while galvanized roofing nails, which are best at preventing roofing sheets from rust, retail at Sh300 per kilo.
High quality serrated nails retail for Sh850 per kilo.
Installing clay roofing tiles costs between Sh1,000 to Sh1,900 per square foot, while concrete roofing tiles will cost you about Sh800 per square foot.
Concrete tiles are, however, cheaper than slate roofing tiles at Sh1,700 per square foot, and stone coated steel tiles at Sh2,000 per square foot.
Roofing shingles are fast gaining popularity in Kenya thanks to their visual attractiveness. The materials cost Sh2,000 per square foot excluding the cost of roof trusses.
Copper felt tiles and transparent insulated roofs are some of the most expensive roofing materials in the market, with the latter going for Sh5,000 per square foot.
Due to the high installation cost, these materials are mainly used for small portions of the roof such as fanlight areas.
When choosing a roofing material, always consider not only the upfront cost of materials and labour but also the entire life-cycle cost. A mabati roof can last 15 years, but a slate roof can last for 85 years.
This clearly shows that the cheapest roofing product may not save you money in the long run. It, therefore, makes sense to pay the extra upfront cost.
When considering the durability of materials, have a clear understanding of the terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s warranty. It is recommendable to buy commodities from reputable manufacturers who will be there should a warranty need to arise many years later.