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MULTI-USE VERSITILE PRODUCT
Choosing a Roof Sheet for Your Building
The same profile can be right for one building and wrong for the one next to it. A stable and a carport may be a similar size and sit on similar timbers, but one needs to deal with the moisture a horse breathes out overnight and the other is open to the wind on three sides. Those are different problems and they lead to different sheets.
These pages set out what actually changes between building types: which profile suits the span, whether condensation needs managing, what gauge to ask for, and how much daylight you can bring in with roof lights. If your building is not listed, the principles still apply and we are happy to talk it through.
Agriculture
Stables & Field Shelters
Industrial & Warehousing
Garages
Garden Sheds
Garden Buildings
Carports
Lean-tos
Caravans
BEFORE YOU ORDER
The Decisions That Matter
Four things chnage the right sheet from one building to the next
Profile
Box profile in CS32/1000 or CS34/1000 is stiff along its length and spans further between purlins. Corrugated in the 13.5/3 profile has a softer, more traditional appearance, a 990.6mm cover width and takes a gentle curve.
Condensation
Any building that is enclosed, unheated and holds something you care about will condense on the underside of a steel roof. Dripstop anti-condensation sheets hold the moisture in a felt layer until it can evaporate.
Daylight
GRP roof lights are made in matching box profile, corrugated and Big 6 forms, so they drop into the same run as the steel sheets and cut the need for lighting during the day. Perfect for allowing light in without losing structure.
Insulation
If the building is heated, or is being used as a workshop or office, insulated panels do in one fix what a built-up system does in four. These insulated panels can be built to order and in a variety of form factors.
What Coatings Do We Offer?
We always recommend our PVC Plastisol-coated sheets due to their cost-effectiveness and excellent resistance to abrasion and corrosion. Polyester-coated sheets are also a high-quality, versatile option suitable for both box profile and corrugated roofing sheets. However, care must be taken to avoid scratching during handling and installation.
Not sure which sheet suits your building?
Tell us what it is and how it is used and we’ll point you to the right profile and coating