Prepainted vs Everlast Aluminium Roofing Sheets: Which Is Right for Your Roof?
By Date : September 18,2025When it comes to protecting your home, your roof does more than keep the rain out. It shapes how your space looks, feels, and even performs over the years. Choosing the right roofing material means living worry-free. So when you intend installing roofing sheets two options often top the list
1) Prepainted roofing sheets
2) Aluminium roofing sheets.
But which one is right for you? Let’s break it down.
Understanding Roofing Sheets
Prepainted Roofing Sheets
These are typically steel sheets coated with a layer of paint to enhance aesthetics and protect the base metal from corrosion. They come in a variety of colours and are popular in residential spaces where style plays a big role.
Aluminium Roofing Sheets
Aluminium roofing sheets, such as Hindalco Everlast, are made from high-quality aluminium and can be either colour-coated or plain. Naturally corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and long-lasting, aluminium roofs have carved out a space as the smarter, future-proof option for homeowners.
Durability and Maintenance
Prepainted Sheets
The paint coating on these sheets helps protect the underlying steel, but once the coating is scratched, peeled, or worn away, rust can set in quickly. Over time, repainting or replacing damaged sheets may become necessary. Additionally, during installation, if screws are used, water can seep between the screw and the base metal, increasing the probability of rust formation.
Aluminium Sheets
Aluminium doesn’t rust. Even in coastal regions, or high-moisture environments, it remains unaffected by corrosion. With Hindalco Everlast aluminium roofing, you get not only corrosion resistance but also minimal maintenance needs, making it an investment that pays off for decades.
Weight and Installation
Prepainted Sheets
Heavier than aluminium, prepainted sheets put more load on your roof structure. This may not be an issue for some buildings, but it can be a limitation for older structures or lightweight frameworks.
Aluminium Sheets
Aluminium’s lightweight nature makes installation faster and easier. It also reduces stress on the building’s framework, which can be crucial for long-term structural integrity.
Temperature Control
Prepainted Sheets
The heat absorption level depends on the colour and coating quality. However, steel generally retains heat longer, which can make interiors warmer in summer.
Aluminium Sheets
Aluminium reflects a large portion of solar radiation, helping keep interiors cooler. Hindalco Everlast aluminium roofing significantly reduces heat absorption, resulting in more comfortable indoor temperatures.
Aesthetic Appeal
Prepainted Sheets
Available in a wide range of colours, textures, and finishes, prepainted roofing sheets are a popular choice for visually striking designs. However, over time, the colour can fade. As the paint wears off, the underlying metal becomes exposed to moisture, leading to rust, blistering and further deterioration that affects both durability and appearance
Aluminium Sheets
Also available in premium colour-coated variants, aluminium offers both sleek looks and lasting performance. Hindalco Everlast’s colour-coated aluminium sheets stay vibrant for years, resisting fading and peeling even under harsh sunlight. Since aluminium is a non-rusting metal and naturally reflects heat, the paint remains unaffected and endures far longer
Cost Considerations
Prepainted Sheets
While it may have a lower initial cost compared to aluminium, it comes with greater long-term expenses. Frequent repainting, rust-related repairs, and the need for sheet replacements not only increase maintenance costs but also disrupt workspace operations. Additionally, the need to reinstall sheets doubles the expense, and the low resale value means it often ends up as scrap which turns your short-term savings into a heavier burden over time.
Aluminium Sheets
Aluminium sheets are slightly higher on the side of upfront cost, but have near-zero maintenance, long life and energy efficiency which inadvertently make them a smart long-term investment. Even if you wish to replace the sheets in future, you will get a higher resale value based on future prices becoming a future investment for customers.
The Hindalco Everlast Advantage
When choosing aluminium roofing, quality matters. Hindalco Everlast aluminium roofing solutions are built to perform in India’s toughest conditions, from humid coasts to the coldest mountains, it is meant to endure. Here’s why:
- Corrosion-proof in all weather conditions
- Lightweight yet strong
- Installation is easier and safer
- Maintains temperature on the inside
- Available in premium colours, combining beauty with durability.
- 100% recyclable, supporting a greener planet
So, now that you know Hindalco Everlast’s aluminium sheets built to withstand any storm while enhancing the appearance of your rooftop, it’s time to choose a roofing solution that offers both reliable protection and lasting aesthetic appeal.