Tents would be unable to bear the weight of snow in the winter and, measuring only 16 square metres, they are also too small for large families. The corrugated sheeting is nailed to a substructure made of wood. Flat headed sheet metal nails will be purchased on the local market in Pakistan.

Thanks to generous donations, German Agro Action has been able to buy 60,000 corrugated iron sheets. These are produced in Pakistan and can therefore be delivered quickly to earthquake victims in affected areas. A goods inspection company appointed by German Agro Action is responsible for monitoring and controlling quality. The galvanised steel sheets measured 2.50 x 1.00 m and are 0.37 mm thick.