Roofing installation guide

13/3 Corrugated
Before you get started
Working out the sheets, flashings, fixing screws and fillers that are needed
for a job can be difficult. If you let us know the details of your roof we can
For your safety
help you figure out what you need and ensure that you place the right order. Roofing work can be
Remember that sheets and flashings are often fabricated to order and it could hazardous. Caution should be
be 1 to 2 weeks before you take receipt of your order. Make sure your plans exercised and appropriate safety
allow for a suitable lead time prior to delivery. precautions taken including the
wearing of suitable protective gloves,
UK law requires employers and self-employed contractors to formally assess
clothing, footwear and hard hat.
the risks associated with each roofing job and, before starting their work, to
plan and organise their work so that it is carried out in a safe manner. Further
information on this and working at heights, other applicable legislative Care should be taken when
requirements can be found by visiting the Health and Safety Executive’s handling sheets to prevent
website www.hse.gov.uk. Receipt of goods sheets and flashings are bundled damage and injury during
together and shipped in packs that are heavy and awkward to handle making installation. If possible,
delivery worth the extra expense. Upon receipt of your order, check that it’s mechanical handling equipment
correct and consistent with the accompanying delivery note. Any issues should should be used. Dragging one
be reported to us immediately by phoning our Customer Service Team on sheet’s edge across another
01837 659901. Two people may be able to lift a single sheet at a time off a when unloading may cause
delivery truck, depending on their own physical ability and weather conditions. scratching of the sheet below,
This will also depend on the length of sheet and weight. The weight of sheets so make sure the sheet is lifted
are given on the website. Extra care should be taken in windy or exposed clear and not dragged. Any
areas. The edges of sheets and flashings can be sharp so remember to wear packaging should be removed
protective gloves with rubber palms for grip. before lifting sheets onto a roof.

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A single slope roof sometimes referred to as mono Apex roofs are separated by a central ridge. As per
pitch or lean to roof. When working out your sheeting the diagram we require the length of sheet from
requirements, we require the length and width as shown ridge to eaves and the ridge length to calculate your
in the diagram for us to be able to help you with a requirements. You will need to measure both sides of
quotation. A width measurement is used to calculate the the roof as the building/roof can vary in size from side
number of sheets required. The length measurement is to side. If the apex is uneven ridge to eaves will need to
used to calculate the length of sheets required. be taken on both sides.

When measuring your roof always measure in more than one place to ensure your roof is square.
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If you find you have different measurements always order your sheets to the longest length.

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The minimum pitch needed for corrugated sheets is 10 When installing the corrugated sheeting you may wish
degrees. If in doubt consult an engineer. The purlin spaces to lay the sheets on the roof before fixing to ensure the
on average should be approximately 1.2m apart, however if overlap is sufficient. Sheets should be overlapped by a
using 0.5mm for the roof (which is normally used for side minimum of two corrugations when laid side by side.
sheeting) you would need to reduce purlin spaces to no Colour caps can be used to cover the silver screw head
more than 1m apart. Please note, these are recommended and matched to the roofing sheet colour.
spacings but always seek advice from a structural engineer
before installing.

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WASHER UNDER COMPRESSED CORRECT COMPRESSION WASHER OVER COMPRESSED

When fixing your corrugated sheeting its imperative they Do not over-tighten or under-tighten
are fixed at the crest point, we recommend using 65mm TOP TIP
your screws as this can affect the
BAZ screws which are self drilling and self sealing. Please performance of the washer and prevent it from
see image above. sealing correctly. See diagram above.

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Colour caps can be used to match or contrast with the Once you have installed the final sheet you can use Cladco
roof sheeting you are using. Its an effective way of hiding flashings for the sides and apex. Barges are used on the
the silver screws from view. edges to help seal the building and provide an aesthetically
pleasing affect. Please note when joining / laying these
there is a minimum overlap of 200mm on barges. Stitcher
screws at 22mm are advised for securing flashings in place.

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Ridge Flashings are used for the ridge on an Apex roof, where We usually recommend ridge caps are fixed using selfdrilling TEK
as for a single slope roof you may need to use a custom type stitching screws to the high point of each profile they cover
flashing. To fit the ridge use stitcher screws fix into the flashing and through the appropriate ridge filler if one is being used. This
and onto the rib/raised profile of the sheets. Lay ridge caps from helps ensure a weather resistant seal, to prevent birds and vermin
the opposite end of the roof to the direction of prevailing winds. as well as water from entering the building. Ridge and Barge
Each ridge should be overlapped by a minimum of 200mm. flashings can be made to match your Cladco roofing sheets.

Commerical Building and two sheet runs

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The minimum pitch needed for corrugated sheets is 10 For a two sheet run, sheets should be laid in a particular order
degrees. On a two sheet run its imperative to have a purlin to the prevailing wind. Start at the eaves and in the corner
underneath the sheets overlap as shown in the image away from the direction of the prevailing wind (this will help
above. This can vary dependent on your roof construction to prevent side laps facing into the wind and water ingress). If
and degree of pitch. The purlin spaces should be the first sheet is not laid perpendicular to the eaves and ridge,
no more than 1.2m apart, however always consult a adjustments will have to be regularly made when laying
professional prior to completing any work. other sheets and a ‘saw tooth’ effect at the eaves will be seen.

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Custom flashings can be made for projects to match Sheets must be overlapped by a minimum of 250mm
the steel sheeting we offer. Flashings can provide where the two sheets meet. Roof lights can be installed
weatherproofing to the building particularly at the ridge between the sheets but must have sheets either side for
where two sheets meet. support. Sheets should overlap side by side by at least
two corrugations.

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Sheets should be overlapped by the next sheet in the Barge flashings can be used to seal and finish off the
run by at least two profile or corrugations (‘side laps’). ends of your roofing project. Flashings can ensure the
Adjacent runs of sheets should overlap each other by at building is watertight and prevent birds and water from
least 250mm (‘end laps’). Please note, we can only supply entering the building. It is good practice to use mastic
a maximum of 6 metres. If you require a longer length, its lapping tape and stitching screws to ensure a robust
recommended to do a two sheet run. weather resistant joint on side laps.

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Stitcher screws are recommended to secure flashings. Fillers can help ensure a robust weather resistant seal, to
Screws should be no more than 400mm apart when prevent birds and vermin as well as water from entering the
securing the flashing. Colour caps can be used to conseal building. An eaves filler strip is designed to go under a sheet,
the top of the screw head. while an opposite ridge filler strip is designed to go over a sheet.
All foam filler strips should be bonded to the pans or valleys
of the sheeting with a flexible, waterproof silicone sealant and
should be continuous over the entire width of the sheeting.

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Rooflights can be added to a project to increase the Finish your project by installing the ridge flashing along
natural light coming into a building. Rooflights have a the centre where two sheets meet. You can then install
translucent rate of 80% and can be used between roofing guttering or fascia as required.
sheets. Please note roofing sheets must be supported Clean the roof of any debris whilst fixing
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either with steel sheets and appropriate purlin supports. the sheets down. This will prevent it from
burning through the coating on the sheet

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ROOFING
Please always consult a professional before installing Cladco products