Is all 29 gauge metal equal?
No, there are various types of 29 gauge metal. Kramer Konstruction uses a superior type of 29 gauge metal, with high durability and thickness. Some of the differences in our metal panel are listed here; see more details in the Metal Panels section. • ABM G-100 is Over 9% Thicker: Not all 29 gauge steel is equal! The ABM G-100 panel starts with a 0.0155 inch minimum thickness steel. (The 0.0155 inch thickness is on the heavier side of the tolerance for 29 gauge material.) Because of this our panel weighs 2.20 lbs per lineal foot. Thicker steel makes a stronger panel, resisting bending and dents when installing. Other 29 gauge panels can be as thin as 0.0142 inch in thickness. (This is at the lighter end of the tolerance for 29 gauge material.) Panels made with this thickness of steel would only weigh 1.97 lbs per lineal foot making a panel that is weaker, and more susceptible to dents and handling damage during installation. • The Amount of Zinc Determines the Protection – ABM G-100 has