Roofing Help & Advice

The Cladco roofing calculator is designed to calculate how many roofing sheets, screws and flashings your project may need, and will provide you with a quote.

See the calculator here.

Yes - you can order free Cladco roofing sheet samples to help you choose the right colour and coating before you commit to a full order. Simply select up to three colour swatches from our range, and we’ll send you a small flat sample (approximately 130mm x 75mm) showing the exact finish of the sheet.

Your samples will also arrive with the latest Cladco brochure and price list, giving you everything you need to plan your project with confidence.

Please note:

• Samples are flat swatches, not profiled.
• You can order up to 3 samples per transaction.

Ordering samples is a great way to see the colours in natural light and ensure the finish is perfect for your project.

Cladco Profiles^® are equipped to handle any sized orders. Simply contact our sales team for quotes and further information Cladco Profiles^® have a range of roofing profiles on offer, each of these has different minimum and maximum specifications they can be manufactured to:

For all queries regarding your roofing, please contact our sales team on 01837 659901 or email the information to [email protected].

Please note we are not certified architects, and any information, measurements or advice given must be checked with the relevant professionals before purchase.

Alteration to your roof, i.e. changing the materials, is not often a need for planning permission as it is considered permitted development. However, in some cases, i.e. if you are in a listed building, in an area of outstanding beauty or a national park, planning permission may be required. Before making any changes to your roof we recommend seeking out professional advice. For further information, see our blog here.

We do not dispose of old roofing materials. This will need to be undertaken either by yourself or by specialist removal company depending on the material involved.

Along with brand new roofing sheets, we also sell yard and clearance stock, which is available from our clearance section on our website.

Please note: yard stock is sold on a first come first serve basis and come in random finishes, profiles and sizes. Find out more here.

Prices vary depending on whether the roof sheets has either a PVC plastisol, polyester or GreenCoat® Pural coating. Polyester paint is our most affordable coating available, then to PVC plastisol offering a hard-wearing, durable coating. GreenCoat® pural is our toughest, available with the tile form profile.

PVC plastisol coating is a thick, high-quality, long-life coating made of a leather grain embossed plastisol. PVC coated roofing sheets are of higher quality with scratch-resistant properties and longer life. Polyester painted roofing sheets are less resistant to scratches and are more likely to scratch and mark. Polyester typically needs maintenance from 8 to 12 years. Find out more about the different choices of coatings we offer here.

Our range of roofing sheets are available in an array of different coating options.

Our box profile and corrugated metal sheets are available in either plain galvanised, PVC Plastisol, or polyester paint coatings.

Our tile form and standing seam roofing sheets are available in GreenCoat^® Pural BT.

For an in-depth comparison of each coating, check out our choice of coatings page.

Insulated panels are a thickness of insulation (to your choosing) covered with a steel sheet which is securely attached before installation. Having steel sheeting with insulation already secured to the underside can speed up installation and potentially reduce costs on larger products. Find out more here.

Yes, Cladco roofing sheets are manufactured using galvanised steel, which has a corrosion-resistant component to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting product. Find out more about Cladco roofing sheets and their properties here.

Roofing sheets generally provide better drainage than individual tiles due to their smoother surfaces. Cladco roofing sheets, when installed correctly, encourage water run-offs thanks to the corrugations and rivets found in the profiles. See our installation guides here for further information.

Cladco provides a Dripstop membrane option which can be added to Cladco corrugated, box profile 34/100 and box profile 32/1000 during manufacture. Dripstop is applied to the reverse of your roofing sheet as a self-adhesive felt membrane to help prevent condensation buildup. The Dripstop membrane will absorb the moisture - which occurs when moist, warm air, hits a cold surface - and will release the moisture back into the air when conditions return to below the 'dew point'. Find out more about Dripstop here.

Dripstop is an anti-condensation felt membrane, that can be applied to the reverse of our 0.7mm thick box profile and corrugated roofing sheets. The Dripstop layer is designed to prevent condensation build-up on your roofing sheets. Dripstop will only work if it is applied to a well-ventilated building.

Find out more about Dripstop here.

Yes, Cladco roofing sheets have been used in many customer projects as side cladding. See this project for inspiration, this project also uses Cladco roofing sheets as side cladding.

For further information contact our sales team on 01837 659901.

No, Cladco does not offer coloured screws to match the roofing sheets, however, Cladco does offer colour caps.

The colour caps match the roofing sheets to ensure your roofing project has a seamless and polished finished appearance. Simply place the caps over the 8mm hex head screws on your roofing sheet.

See our colour caps here.

Yes - you can order free Cladco roofing sheet samples to help you choose the right colour and coating before you commit to a full order. Simply select up to three colour swatches from our range, and we’ll send you a small flat sample (approximately 130mm x 75mm) showing the exact finish of the sheet.

Your samples will also arrive with the latest Cladco brochure and price list, giving you everything you need to plan your project with confidence.

Please note:

• Samples are flat swatches, not profiled.
• You can order up to 3 samples per transaction.

Ordering samples is a great way to see the colours in natural light and ensure the finish is perfect for your project.

Cladco foam fillers come in matching profiles to the Cladco roofing sheets, foam fillers are designed to be fitted between the sheets or flashings to prevent vermin and debris from entering the building.

Due to the corrosive effect found in the salt in the sea air, no product will have the same lifetime as one not subjected to these conditions. However, we offer a range of coatings for steel roofing sheets. For further questions please contact our sales team on 01837 659901.

We offer a range of coatings for your roofing project. To read all the benefits of the coatings available, please see here.

We offer a range of four profiles, of those four, Cladco box profile 32/1000 sheet is the most versatile and popular of the sheets. See all roofing profiles here.

The cover of a sheet varies between prodiles, box profile roof sheets will give one meter cover when lapped. corrugated roof sheets will give 990mm cover when lapped.

Cladco roofing sheets are available in a variety of thickness and finishes, please see our website here or please contact our sales team: 01837 659901 for prices and further information.

Roofing sheets can be used as side cladding, we advise a 0.5mm thickness for side cladding.

Cladco Profiles^® manufactures all roofing sheets from a steel coil in the chosen colour and coating. These coils of steel are transferred to our rolling machines and the profile and length of your choice are manufactured to the requirement. You can see more about how tileform roofing sheets are made here.

PVC Steel roofing sheets come in a range of colours, we do not advise painting your PVC steel sheets as this will affect the integrity of the coating. If you would prefer, we offer polyester paint coated sheeting which can be painted. Please see all roofing sheets here.

Once our roofing sheets are cut, orders are carefully packed for delivery with a cover sheet used to protect the surface of the sheets coating and finish during transport. Cut level 5 protective gloves must be worn for adapted protection during offload and handling.

Orders below 20m² of roofing sheets include a £60 (ex VAT) machinery set up surcharge. This covers the additional manufacturing and handling required for small volume production runs and helps ensure safe, efficient processing of every order.

For roofing sheets, the current lead time is 2-3 weeks. For sample swatches and smaller packages these can be delivered with Parcelforce and take between 3-5 working days. For prices and more information on delivery please see here

When installing Cladco roofing sheets, they must overlap by a minimum of one profile or corrugation, find out more in our installation guide here.

Screws are inserted at different spaces depending on what sheet is being installed.

Cladco corrugated roofing sheets require the screws to be inserted into the crest of the corrugations.

Cladco box profile and tile form roofing sheets require the screws to be inserted at the valley of the profile.

When fixing Cladco roofing sheets to your building, is it important to follow the relevant installation guides. These can be found here.

The minimum pitch required for a single pitch roof differs depending on what profile roofing sheet is being installed.

Box profile roofing sheet - 4-5° minimum pitch

Corrugated roofing sheet - 10° minimum pitch

Tile form roofing sheet - 12° minimum pitch

For more information, please see the installation guides here.

Cladco tile form roofing sheets can be easier and quicker to install compared to individual clay tiles. Find out more about Cladco tile form roofing sheets here.

Self-tapping screws are used when installing your Cladco roofing sheets. Self-tapping screws have a drill bit style end, meaning the screws do not need to be predrilled and can efficiently attach two materials with relative ease. See our installation guides here for more information.

When fitting your roofing project, there are several additional materials you may require. Dripstop can be added to your sheets in the manufacturing process. Flashings, ridges, foam fillers and fixings are also additional materials you may need. Use our roofing calculator here to see what you may need for your project.

When installing roofing sheets, it is important to lap each sheet by a minimum of one profile. Lapping the sheets enables any rainwater to drain off the roof and not seep underneath the sheets and into the building below.

Lapping the sheets also prevents dirt, debris and vermin from entering. See our installation guides here to see how to install your roofing sheets correctly.

We supply all our roofing sheets to specific lengths to suit your project, reducing the need to cut metal sheets yourself. However, if this does need to be done, we recommend using aviation tin snips for a clean cut. Find out more here.

Z-purlins are often placed as a supporting structure between roofing sheets or vertical cladding for added strength, support, and flexibility. compared to other materials used for the same purpose. Different variations, sizes and lengths may be needed for different buildings and projects, contact our sales team today on 01837 659901 to find out what you may need.

Please see our installation guides here for our variety of roofing sheets.

Depending on your joists and sheet profile, the screws required will be different. You can find all the installation information you need for your roofing project here:

For further information, please contact our office on 01837 659901.

Installing Cladco box profile 32/1000 roofing sheets may seem daunting at first, but Cladco sheets are easy to install. Please see our easy to follow installation guide here. Please follow health and safety regulations.

Cladco box profile 34/1000 can be easily and quickly installed using the handy installation guide found here.

Installing Cladco corrugated roof sheets can seem a daunting and laborious process, we have simplified the installation process in this easy-to-follow and handy installation guide which can be found here.

Tile form roofing sheets are simple, easy to install and can be done by following the simple to use installation guide here.

Roof lights are available in matching profiles to the roofing sheet range. roof-lights are 80% transparent allowing natural light to penetrate your building. Roof lights can be easily added into any installation, find out more about installation with our easy to follow guides found here. Find out more about the roof lights here

Yes, Cladco roofing sheets are manufactured using galvanised steel, which has a corrosion-resistant component to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting product. Find out more about Cladco roofing sheets and their properties here.

To ensure your Cladco roofing sheets will last for many years. It is recommended to check your roofing sheets regularly and clear away any leaves or debris, and clean any marks or scratches (most marks should be able to be cleaned using soap and water). Find out more here.

Metal roofing sheets are manufactured from galvanised steel and so do not require treating to protect them from the elements. Any newly cut ends can be painted with a metal paint of a similar colour to help protect exposed metal edges.

Dripstop anti-condensation membrane cannot be applied to sheets after purchasing or installing. The special polyester fleece that prevents water droplets dripping off the underside of a metal roof sheet can only be attached to sheets at the time of manufacturing. Find out more here.

Ensure that your roofing sheet is kept clear of debris. For more information about maintaining your roof see here.