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Roof coverings and sundries
Every type of tiled and sheeted roof covering, plus all the sundries from the wall plate up, supplied with your trusses so the roof arrives as one package from one supplier.
Coverings we supply
The covering decides the truss spacing, the pitch and the battens or purlins, so we design and supply them together.
The most common covering on South African homes. Durable, affordable and available in a wide range of profiles and colours.
A heavier, premium tile with excellent longevity. Trusses are designed for the extra weight.
A strong, economical trapezoidal profile for homes, carports, warehouses and farm buildings.
The classic profile, suited to low-cost roofs, outbuildings and heritage-style homes.
Concealed-fix and specialist profiles for commercial and architectural roofs, on request.
Replacing a tired covering? We can check whether your existing trusses suit the new covering.
Sundries
A roof is more than trusses and tiles. We supply the parts that hold it together and keep it dry, so nothing is missing on site.
Choosing a covering
Tiles are heavier, so SANS 10400-L limits truss spacing to 760 mm under concrete or clay tiles, compared with up to 1,200 mm under metal or fibre-cement sheeting on purlins. Tiled roofs also need a steeper pitch, usually 17.5° to 35°, while sheeting typically sits between 15° and 30°.
That means a sheeted roof often uses fewer trusses, while a tiled roof gives better insulation and a classic look. Our designers can price both so you can compare. See our guide to spacing, pitch and bracing and the roof truss price guide for more.
Questions
Yes. We supply every type of tiled and sheeted covering plus all the sundries, so the whole roof comes from one order.
Yes. Our accredited sheeting and tiling teams can install the covering after the trusses are erected. See roof installation.
Sheeting usually costs less than tiles once you include the extra trusses tiles need. The best choice depends on your design, budget and location, so we can price both.
Only if the trusses were designed for the heavier load. Tell us the covering before the roof is designed, or ask us to check an existing roof.
Both tiles and sheeting work at the coast when the covering and fixings are specified for coastal exposure. We will advise on suitable options for your site.
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