Guides & how-to
Construction supply resources
Practical, in-depth guides for the current CSA range, starting with steel profiles, colours, takeoffs and ordering the right quantities the first time.
Selection Guide
How to Choose a Roof Profile: Corrugated, Trimdek, Spandek and Klip-Lok
The profile you choose decides your minimum roof pitch, your purlin spacing, your fastener count and the look of the finished building. This guide walks through each major Australian steel roof profile and where it fits.
11 min readColour Guide
COLORBOND Colour Selection Guide for Australian Roofs
COLORBOND comes in more than 20 colours, and the choice affects more than looks. This guide covers how colour affects roof heat, what councils require, and how to pair roof, gutter and wall colours.
9 min readHow-To
Roof Sheet Takeoff and Ordering: How to Measure and Buy Roofing
Ordering roofing is mostly arithmetic. This guide shows how to take off sheet quantities, allow for waste, and order matching fasteners, flashings and rainwater so nothing is missing on install day.
10 min read