Roofmasters Frequently Asked Questions

The thicker the mabati, the better as it ensures a longer lifespan. The higher the gauge number, the lower the thickness. The most common mabati gauges in Kenya, starting from the thinnest to the thickest, are Gauge 32, Gauge 30, and finally Gauge 28, which is the heaviest and highest quality for mabati iron sheets.

Design, gauge, and budget are the main factors that dictate mabati choices. Design is a highly personal and purely an aesthetic consideration, as there is a huge variety and profiles to choose from. On gauge, the two main gauges that homeowners buy  are Gauge 28 and Gauge 30, the latter being less expensive than Gauge 28. A home builder with a larger budget may choose Gauge 28 as opposed to Gauge 30 because Gauge 28 is more expensive than Gauge 30. Theres a cheaper Gauge 32 that is mostly used for fencing and for semipermanent structures.

At Roofmasters, we produce and stock all mabati profiles. The most common ones are Corrugated mabati, Box profile mabati, Versatile mabati, and Romatile mabati. We also produce some niche profiles such as Eurotile, also known as Elegantile, and Zeetile. They come in a huge range of colours such as Red, Maroon, Green, Charcoal Grey, Sky Blue, and Brick Red and Masai Red. We have all these in both glossy and matte textures.

Yes, the mabati are highly customizable in length and can be manufactured according to your order preferences. The lengths range from 0.5 meters all the way to 7 meters for a seamless continuous roof that improves your house’s aesthetics and keeps water leakage at bay.

Box profile mabati prices and coloured corrugated mabati prices start from KSh 470 per meter, while Versatile mabati prices and Romatile mabati prices start from KSh 510 per meter.

The largest mabati we can customize at Roofmasters is 7 meters long. Longer trucks are used to deliver such high lengths, which tends to make deliveries more expensive.

To ensure that you purchase high quality mabati, always buy from trusted and genuine dealers such as Roofmasters, as we also allow our clients to visit our factory and see production of their orders as they happen. Genuine companies also write the gauge of the mabati at the back of the mabati to ensure transparency.

Our mabati has a lifespan of more than 20 years, especially with the colour still intact with zero rusting occuring.

Roofmasters handles not only the production of mabati but also facilitates delivery to your upcountry site. Depending on the route, Roofmasters takes between one day to three days to deliver mabati countrywide to our clients’ sites .

Mabati should be installed using both the capped nails and rubber washers. Rubber washers ensure that the gap between the nail and the mabati roofing sheet is watertight to avoid water seepage. Good workmanship also ensures a great leakage free experience in rainy seasons.

Mabati accessories are mainly ridges and valleys. Ridges go at the top where the different sections of the roof meet and cover the mabati space at this junction, while valleys are where different mabati roofing sections pour/meet at the lower levels, allowing rainwater to flow onto them for drainage. The valleys then runoff the rainwater into the gutters if present.

Other accessories are the capped nails, which are used to hold the mabati into place on the battens, and rubber washers that ensure the space between the nail and mabati is watertight to avoid any water ingress.

An average order takes about 30 minutes to produce at Roofmasters, depending on how busy the factory is, very large orders can take up to 2 hours to produce. It is very much possible to pick a customized order on the same day, especially if the order is placed early in the morning.

The price of Decra roofing in Kenya ranges from KES 600 to 700 depending on the quality and origin of the sheets. Locally manufactured Decra may be cheaper but less durable than their imported counterparts.

Each piece of Decra mabati is 1.3 meters by 0.42 meters. Therefore, for one square meter of roofing area, you require approximately 2.2 pieces of Decra tiles. Decra accessories such as ridges, valleys, sideflashes and barge board covers are 2 meters long.

The best pitch to install Decra mabati ranges from 35° to 45°. This ensures that during heavy rain, water does not seep through the Decra sheets. On special roofs like gazebos, the pitch can go up to 60°.

No, underlay would be an unnecessary expense when using Decra. The Decra sheets interlock very well and effectively as not to require any underlay. Rain water doesn’t seep through the Decra over time like clay tiles.

Our Decra roofing tiles have a lifespan of over 50 years due to the superior manufacturing technology, and also the high quality of colouring, and bonding materials used for our products. This prevents colour fading, stone chippings coming off, or any rusting due to the anti-rust aluminium-zinc alloy incorporated in our product.

Our Decra mabati tiles at Roofmasters come with a 50-year warranty. It protects mostly against colour fading and stone chipping, which are the two most contentious issues in the decra roofing systems industry.

There are four main Decra stone-coated roofing tile profiles in the market, with the most popular ones being Classic and Shingles. The other two profiles are Milano and Shake. Decra comes in a variety of colours such as red, blue, black, black with patches, coffee, coffee with patches, and Terracotta (a unique colour which is a mixture of black and red). We stock all of these colours in our warehouse.

Yes, nowadays there are two main Decra mabati gauges, that is gauge 26 and gauge 28. Gauge 26 is thicker, more premium, and of a much higher quality than gauge 28, which is thinner. Gauge 28 does not have a warranty and has a much lower lifespan. We stock both of these gauges for our clients’ informed selection.

Decra is more premium, smaller and hence more expensive than normal iron sheets. The estimated cost is that Decra is about three times the cost of normal iron sheets.

Decra roofing tiles are also considered more aesthetically appealing due to their unique and timeless design. They also provide superior noise insulation as compared to normal iron sheets due to the layer of volcanic stone chippings applied on top. They also have an exceptionally higher lifespan than both normal iron sheets and clay tiles.

The Decra sheets are rust-resistant as they are coated in an aluminium-zinc alloy that prevents rusting, unlike normal mabati. It is very difficult for Decra tiles to leak due to both their interlocking design and the position at which the nails are hammered, as they are not hammered directly at the top like normal iron sheets.

The Decra roofing systems are available in a huge variety of unique and aesthetically pleasing colour shades. Roofing tiles also provide much more superior heat resistance due to the stone chipping coat applied on top that absorbs sun heat.

Decra uses specialized black ring nails that are screw-like, which ensures they are not dislodged by strong winds. The touch up kit, a special adhesive and stone chippings is then applied to the nail head to help blend  them with the rest of the roof. This Decra touch up kit also ensures that the nails do not rust and prevents any possible water seepage.

A downside to Decra sheets is the cost, which can be prohibitive for new homeowners looking for roofing options. The timber quantity used is higher than most roofing systems hence homeowners may find themselves using more money on the same. The installation technical know-how is now more widespread and readily available than a few years back, so installation is mostly not a problem.

Water harvested from our Decra mabati is perfectly safe for human consumption. Our Decra mabati’s stone chippings are from crushed natueral volcanic rock, which makes the water safe for drinking. The paint used on our Decra roofing tiles is ANZ/AS standard 61 certified, which ensures any water harvested from our roofing is potable.

The proper Decra roofing system installation is on battens spaced at 370 mm. The battens normally used should measure 2 by 2 feet.

The roofing tiles are generally installed from a downward direction. Accessories such as valleys may be installed first for easy fitting with the tiles.

One kilogram of specialized Decra black ring nails is used for about 50 sheets. Each Decra sheet takes about 4–5 nails. Each roofing tile interlocks with the one above it held in place with the said nails. On completion, a touch-up kit set is applied on the nail heads. The kit consists of a special adhesive and stone chippings matching the colour of the mabati. 100 Decra tiles usually consume one touch-up kit set.

You should only purchase from trusted dealers such as Roofmasters for a high quality product. Gauge 26 is of a higher quality than gauge 28, as it is thicker and the stone chippings tend to last much longer.

Imported Decra is generally of a much higher quality than locally produced ones. Gauge 28 is sometimes passed off as gauge 26 to clients who are unaware  which is unethical. At Roofmasters, we give clients the choice of both gauge 26 and gauge 28 so that the client can make an informed decision. It is also important to note that all our roofing products are sourced imported and supplied by us, hence ensuring tighter quality control. Always choose Roofmasters for a quality product and an informed choice.

SPC stands for Stone Plastic Composite. It is made from limestone powder, which makes it dense and strong, and PVC resin that binds and holds the limestone together. This combination makes it scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and slip-resistant. A liquid UV-cured polyurethane layer is applied on top to give it a shimmer and protect against fading.

SPC flooring prices typically range from KES 1,850 to 2,300 per square metre, depending on the supplier, thickness, and quality. Installation is normally charged separately.

You can buy high-quality, durable SPC flooring from trusted suppliers like Roofmasters, who offer a wide variety of designs and also facilitate free delivery countrywide.

SPC flooring is superior to floor tiles for several reasons; They are lighter, hence much easier to transport. They are easier and faster to install and do not require as much floor preparation or bonding agents like tiles do. A flat floor is usually enough, as they are designed to interlock with each other. SPC flooring is also much warmer and has a softer feel as compared to floor tiles. SPC flooring can also be removed and installed to a different house or room especilly when moving houses, unlike tiles that would normally have to be completely destroyed if removed.

SPC flooring has a lifespan of 15–20 years which makes them a great long term investment, especially if they are of good quality from trusted suppliers like Roofmasters.

SPC flooring is waterproof, which makes it suitable for all areas in the house, including damp and wet areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Yes, SPC flooring can be installed over existing floor tiles, especially if they are clean and flat.

SPC floors can be cleaned like any other floor, such as by sweeping, vacuuming, or mopping with a damp mop. SPC floors require no polishing or waxing.

At Roofmasters, we have 7 colours of SPC flooring such as Silver Oak, Savannah Oak, Nordic Mist, Mahogany Range, Modern Eclipse, Crescent Hue, and Light Ash.

You should choose Roofmasters for SPC flooring simply as we offer Great quality, a wide array of colours, competitive pricing, installation support, and reliable customer support.

Decra uses specialized black ring nails that are screw-like, which ensures they are not dislodged by strong winds. The touch up kit, a special adhesive and stone chippings is then applied to the nail head to help blend  them with the rest of the roof. This Decra touch up kit also ensures that the nails do not rust and prevents any possible water seepage.

A downside to Decra sheets is the cost, which can be prohibitive for new homeowners looking for roofing options. The timber quantity used is higher than most roofing systems hence homeowners may find themselves using more money on the same. The installation technical know-how is now more widespread and readily available than a few years back, so installation is mostly not a problem.

Water harvested from our Decra mabati is perfectly safe for human consumption. Our Decra mabati’s stone chippings are from crushed natueral volcanic rock, which makes the water safe for drinking. The paint used on our Decra roofing tiles is ANZ/AS standard 61 certified, which ensures any water harvested from our roofing is potable.

The proper Decra roofing system installation is on battens spaced at 370 mm. The battens normally used should measure 2 by 2 feet.

The roofing tiles are generally installed from a downward direction. Accessories such as valleys may be installed first for easy fitting with the tiles.

One kilogram of specialized Decra black ring nails is used for about 50 sheets. Each Decra sheet takes about 4–5 nails. Each roofing tile interlocks with the one above it held in place with the said nails. On completion, a touch-up kit set is applied on the nail heads. The kit consists of a special adhesive and stone chippings matching the colour of the mabati. 100 Decra tiles usually consume one touch-up kit set.

You should only purchase from trusted dealers such as Roofmasters for a high quality product. Gauge 26 is of a higher quality than gauge 28, as it is thicker and the stone chippings tend to last much longer.

Imported Decra is generally of a much higher quality than locally produced ones. Gauge 28 is sometimes passed off as gauge 26 to clients who are unaware  which is unethical. At Roofmasters, we give clients the choice of both gauge 26 and gauge 28 so that the client can make an informed decision. It is also important to note that all our roofing products are sourced imported and supplied by us, hence ensuring tighter quality control. Always choose Roofmasters for a quality product and an informed choice.