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How to Choose the Right Size Z Purlin for Your Roof

How to Choose the Right Size Z Purlin for Your Roof

Z purlins are critical components in steel-framed buildings, providing critical support for both roofs and walls. Not all Z purlins are the same, their size, strength and profile must be carefully matched to the span, load and environmental conditions of your...

Can You Walk on Box Profile Sheets Safely During Installation?

Can You Walk on Box Profile Sheets Safely During Installation?

Box profile sheets are one of the most versatile and toughest roofing types, but are they safe enough to walk on whilst you're installing them? In short, the answer is yes, but with extreme caution. This article will explain the right precautions to take when...

Can You Install Steel Roofing Sheets Over Existing Tiles?

Can You Install Steel Roofing Sheets Over Existing Tiles?

Steel roofing sheets can be installed over your building's existing tiles, but only if the roof is structurally sound and the installation is carried out correctly. This method is called over-sheeting and is used to save time and reduce costs. It can be suitable for...

Why Steel Sheets Are Used on Agriculture Buildings

Why Steel Sheets Are Used on Agriculture Buildings

Steel roofing and cladding sheets are the trusted solution for farmers upgrading and renovating their barns, sheds, outbuildings and other structures. Whether you're renovating an ageing structure or building new, steel offers a combination of strength, reliability...

How to Clean Your Steel Roof

How to Clean Your Steel Roof

You're standing below your steel roof, looking up at years of accumulated grime, moss patches or mysterious stains that seem to get worse every month. Whether it's agricultural residue from livestock buildings, industrial fallout from nearby factories or simply the...

The Best Materials for Roofing Sheets

The Best Materials for Roofing Sheets

Standing in the builders' merchant looking at rows of different roof sheets made of different materials, you're faced with a bewildering array of choices. Steel, aluminium, fibreglass, polycarbonate - each promising different benefits and sporting very different price...