Metal Roofing Calculator
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Metal roofing - did you know?
How metal sheets are measured
Metal roofing sheets are sold by length (e.g. 3m, 4m, 5m) with a standard coverage width (typically 1000mm profile, ~760mm effective after side laps). Calculate sheets needed: roof_width ÷ effective_width.
Side laps and end laps
Each sheet overlaps the next by one corrugation (side lap) and by 150-300mm at horizontal joints (end lap). Effective coverage width = profile width − side lap. For 1000mm profile with 250mm lap: 750mm effective.
Minimum pitch for metal roofing
Corrugated: 5° minimum (10° recommended). Standing seam: 3° minimum. Trimrib/Mini Orb: 5°. Below these, water can travel back up the corrugations under wind pressure.
Screw and accessory calculations
Approximately 8-10 screws per m² for corrugated, 3-5 per m² for standing seam (hidden fix). Add ridge caps, fascia trim, flashing, and closure strips - typically 10-15% of sheet cost for accessories.
Formulas used
Sheets needed
sheets = ceil(roof_width ÷ effective_width)
Effective width
effective = profile_width − side_lap
Sheet length
length = rafter_length + overhang + 50mm trim
Screw count
screws ≈ area × 8 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate metal roofing sheets?
Divide roof width by effective sheet width (profile minus lap). For 10m wide roof at 750mm effective: ceil(10 ÷ 0.75) = 14 sheets per slope.
What is the overlap for metal roofing?
Side lap: one corrugation (~250mm). End lap: 150-300mm depending on pitch. Lower pitch = larger end lap.
Minimum pitch for metal roof?
Corrugated: 5° min (10° recommended). Standing seam: 3° min. Below these, water backs up under wind.
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One that handles sheet coverage, laps, screw counts, and waste. This tool does all, free.