29/03/2018
Make sure that any quotes you receive either state BMT or TCT so you’ll know exactly how thick the steel is.
Thicker cladding results in a stronger shed as there is more steel will be more expensive. Ensure that when comparing quotes that the cladding you compare is of equal thickness.
Here’s some jargon to help you better understand your shed quotes.
Be aware of being quoted 0.47, as this is the thickness of the steel with paint and is not stronger.
This discrepancy alone can make hundreds of dollars difference in the quote. So make sure that any quotes you receive either state BMT or TCT so you’ll know exactly how thick the steel is.
Source: Shedeye.com
Photo: Shutter Door Roll Forming Machine – Steel Thickness: 0.45 – 0.7 mm (BMT)