Technical information
Materials, finishes and production limits—clearly presented.
Explore Color-Clad’s stated material ranges, available finish families and practical production limits before submitting a drawing, sample, photograph or rough sketch.
Supply only · Abertillery, South Wales · Nationwide UK delivery
- Up to 3m
- Relevant folded-component ranges
- Up to 2.65m
- Pressed roof profiles
- 0.7–2.0mm
- Across Color-Clad’s stated material range
- Quote-stage
- Material, finish, tooling and geometry confirmation
Material and finish library
See the colour, texture and material before selecting the specification.
The previews below illustrate the finish families associated with Color-Clad’s stated material range. Screen colours are indicative only — confirm against a physical sample or the material supplied for the project.
Colorcoat® LG
Pre-finished colour-coated steel
- Gauge
- 0.7mm
- Length
- Up to 3m
Leathergrain embossed plastisol finish for roof and wall cladding.
Colorcoat Prisma®
Pre-finished colour-coated steel
- Gauge
- 0.7mm
- Length
- Up to 3m
Contemporary colours and effects using Galvalloy® metallic coating.
Pre-coated aluminium
Lightweight folded material
- Gauge
- 0.9 · 1.6 · 2.0mm
- Length
- Up to 3m
Alloy, temper, coating and finish direction confirmed for the project.
Galvanised steel
Natural metallic material
- Gauge
- 0.7–2.0mm
- Length
- Up to 3m
Grade and coating designation confirmed where required.
Manufacturer colour palettes
Colorcoat® LG leathergrain palette
Colorcoat Prisma® colours and effects
Material textures
Selected finish
Select a colour or material finish to view its specification.
Screen colours and textures are indicative. Confirm colour-critical work against a physical sample or supplied material.
- Screen displays cannot reproduce exact physical colour, gloss or texture
- Leathergrain, metallic, sparkle, matt and Seren finishes each have distinct visual and directional properties
- Metallic and special-effect finishes may appear different depending on direction, viewing angle and lighting
- Natural galvanised finishes vary between batches and are not colour-matched
- Published RAL and British Standard references are nearest references, not guaranteed exact matches
- For colour-critical work, confirm against a physical sample or the material supplied for the project
- Manufacturer palette reference: Tata Steel UK, current 2026 colour card.
Material comparison
Stated material ranges at a glance.
Colour-coated steel
- Gauges
- 0.7mm
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Finish type
- LG and Prisma families
Flashings, trims, verge details, drip details, corners, barge boards, Trimline gutters and downpipes.
View detailed sectionPre-coated aluminium
- Gauges
- 0.9 · 1.6 · 2.0mm
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Finish type
- Alloy-specific coatings
Flashings, folded components and secret-fix panel work where technically suitable.
View detailed sectionGalvanised steel
- Gauges
- 0.7–2.0mm
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Finish type
- Natural galvanised
Zed sections, angles, purlin-type sections, top-hat sections and bespoke folded components.
View detailed section
Colour-coated steel
0.7mm colour-coated steel
Color-Clad advertises 0.7mm colour-coated steel for made-to-order flashings, trims and associated roofing and cladding details up to 3m. Colour, finish and current material availability are confirmed at quotation stage.
Colorcoat® LG
Leathergrain embossed plastisol with a nominal 200µm organic coating over a galvanised substrate.
View paletteColorcoat Prisma®
Solid, special metallic, sparkle, Seren and matt colour families using Galvalloy® metallic coating.
View palette- Manufacturer guarantee eligibility depends on the exact product and finish
- Duration and terms may vary by colour, application, location and system
- Registration or supply through an approved route may be required
- Manufacturer guarantees are not automatically Color-Clad guarantees
- Fire classifications and other product performance claims depend on the exact product and assembly
- Confirmation is required before these claims are attached to a fabricated component
Pre-coated aluminium
Pre-coated aluminium from 0.9mm to 2.0mm
Color-Clad advertises pre-coated aluminium in 0.9mm, 1.6mm and 2.0mm thicknesses, with relevant folded components available up to 3m where technically suitable.
Alloy, temper, coating and finish direction are confirmed where technically relevant.
- Aluminium expands and contracts more than steel, so movement, joint spacing and fixing details must be considered by the project designer or system provider.
- Alloy and temper affect bending behaviour and must be confirmed where critical.
- Coating, colour, gloss and directional finish must be confirmed from the supplied material.
- Long flat faces may show natural visual variation or distortion.
- Final minimum leg sizes, returns and fold radii depend on tooling and material condition.
Galvanised steel
Galvanised steel from 0.7mm to 2.0mm
Color-Clad advertises galvanised steel in 0.7mm, 0.9mm, 1.2mm, 1.6mm and 2.0mm thicknesses for Zeds, angles, purlin-type sections, top-hat sections and bespoke folded components up to 3m, subject to geometry and tooling.
Manufacturing a folded shape does not establish structural capacity or suitability.
A Zed, purlin-type or top-hat profile may form part of a structural or secondary-support system, but manufacturing the shape alone does not establish its load capacity, span, restraint requirement or suitability for a building.
Material grade, yield strength, section geometry, thickness, support centres, restraint, loads, cleats, holes, and conformity documentation are the responsibility of the project designer, engineer or system provider.
- Steel grade
- Yield strength
- Galvanised coating designation
- Coating mass
- Section dimensions
- Lip and flange geometry
- Hole or slot requirements
- Support centres
- Design loads
- Restraint and cleat details
- Required conformity documentation
Product-by-product technical reference
What information is required for each product?
Filter by category to find the relevant material, maximum length and information needed for assessment.
Showing 5 of 19 products
| Product | Typical material | Max length | Required information | Qualification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verge flashing | 0.7mm colour-coated steel; aluminium or galvanised steel where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Roof profile, Cover leg, Drop, Returns, Angle, Length, Quantity, Material and colour | Project-specific dimensions | |
| Drip flashing | 0.7mm colour-coated steel; aluminium or galvanised steel where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Horizontal leg, Vertical drop, Drip return, Angle, Length, Quantity, Finish | Drainage detail and installation design by others | |
| Internal corner | Material selected from the stated ranges where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Included angle, Leg sizes, Returns, Orientation, Length, Quantity, Finish | Confirm whether dimensions are internal or external | |
| External corner | Material selected from the stated ranges where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Corner angle, Visible faces, Returns, Orientation, Length, Quantity, Finish | Confirm cladding build-up and corner geometry | |
| Barge board | 0.7mm colour-coated steel or another confirmed material | Up to 3m | Gable pitch, Face depth, Roof return, Lower return, Length, Handedness, Finish | Barge-board and verge geometry must not be treated as interchangeable |
- Material
- 0.7mm colour-coated steel; aluminium or galvanised steel where technically suitable
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Required information
- Roof profile, Cover leg, Drop, Returns, Angle, Length, Quantity, Material and colour
- Qualification
- Project-specific dimensions
- Material
- 0.7mm colour-coated steel; aluminium or galvanised steel where technically suitable
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Required information
- Horizontal leg, Vertical drop, Drip return, Angle, Length, Quantity, Finish
- Qualification
- Drainage detail and installation design by others
- Material
- Material selected from the stated ranges where technically suitable
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Required information
- Included angle, Leg sizes, Returns, Orientation, Length, Quantity, Finish
- Qualification
- Confirm whether dimensions are internal or external
- Material
- Material selected from the stated ranges where technically suitable
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Required information
- Corner angle, Visible faces, Returns, Orientation, Length, Quantity, Finish
- Qualification
- Confirm cladding build-up and corner geometry
- Material
- 0.7mm colour-coated steel or another confirmed material
- Max length
- Up to 3m
- Required information
- Gable pitch, Face depth, Roof return, Lower return, Length, Handedness, Finish
- Qualification
- Barge-board and verge geometry must not be treated as interchangeable
| Bespoke flashing | Within the stated material ranges where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Dimensioned profile, Material, Gauge, Length, Quantity, Finish | Tooling and bend-sequence review required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other folded trim | Confirm at quotation | Up to 3m | Sketch, Dimensions, Material, Length, Quantity | Subject to technical feasibility |
| Trimline gutter | 0.7mm colour-coated steel unless another specification is confirmed | Up to 3m | Cross-section, Outlet requirement, Falls, Length, Quantity, Colour | Hydraulic sizing, support, falls and installation design by others |
| Downpipe | 0.7mm colour-coated steel unless another specification is confirmed | Up to 3m | Cross-section, Dimensions, Offsets, Bends, Length, Quantity, Colour | Drainage capacity and installation design by others |
| Secret-fix panel | Pre-coated aluminium from the stated range where technically suitable | Up to 3m | Confirmed system/profile drawing, Cover width, Joint, Material, Substrate, Finish | Do not imply complete-system performance |
| Vieo panel | Confirm against required specification | Up to 3m | Current profile drawing, Material, Finish, Quantity, Project-system context | Compatibility and commercial relationship must be confirmed |
| Zed section | Galvanised steel in the stated range | Up to 3m | Depth, Flanges, Lips, Thickness, Length, Holes/slots if required, Quantity | No structural performance implied |
| Angle | Galvanised steel or another confirmed material | Up to 3m | Leg sizes, Included angle, Thickness, Length, Quantity | Folded sheet angle, not automatically a hot-rolled structural angle |
| Purlin-type section | Galvanised steel in the stated range | Up to 3m | Engineer/system-provider drawing, Section depth, Flanges, Lips, Holes, Thickness, Length | Structural design and load capacity by others |
| Top-hat section | Galvanised steel in the stated range | Up to 3m | Overall width, Crown width, Depth, Fixing flanges, Thickness, Length, Quantity | Support centres and loads by others |
| Pressed roof profile | Assessed against profile and material availability | Up to 2.65m | Profile sample or drawing, Cover width, Pitch, Depth, Gauge, Finish, Quantity, Lap direction | Subject to tooling and profile feasibility |
| Discontinued-profile replication | Assessed against the original profile | Up to 2.65m | Physical sample, drawing, offcut or photograph, Dimensions, Required quantity | Replication only where technically feasible |
| Custom folded section | Within the stated material ranges | Up to 3m | Dimensioned drawing or sample, Material, Gauge, Length, Quantity, Finish | Review bend sequence, minimum legs, returns and tooling |
| Sketch-led fabrication | Confirmed after assessment | Up to 3m | Rough sketch, Key dimensions, Quantity, Intended use, Preferred finish where known | No technical product name required |
All specifications are subject to quotation-stage confirmation against the specific project requirement.
Cutting and CNC folding
Industrial machinery for accurate fabrication.
AMADA GS II-630
Hydraulic guillotine · 3,050mm cutting length
Used for accurate blank preparation across Color-Clad’s stated sheet-metal ranges.
AMADA HRB-1003
CNC press brake · 100-tonne · 3-metre-class
A 100-tonne, 3-metre-class press brake used for long flashings, trims, gutters and multi-bend formed sections.
- Material type and grade
- Thickness and developed width
- Fold geometry and flange sizes
- Returns and bend sequence
- Tool access and collision risk
- Springback compensation
- Surface sensitivity and handling
- Finished component length
Fold geometry
What determines whether a profile can be formed?
Material, geometry and production constraints are assessed together before manufacture.
- Material type
- Material grade or temper
- Coating and surface sensitivity
- Thickness
- Overall developed width
- Required finished length
- Number and sequence of bends
- Included angles
- Minimum flange and return sizes
- Hemmed or closed returns
- Internal bend radius
- Tool access and collision risk
- Springback
- Direction of visible finish
- Quantity and repeatability requirement
- Handling and transport
No single minimum flange, bend radius or dimensional tolerance applies to every material and profile.
These values depend on the material, thickness, tooling, drawing convention, geometry and critical fit. Confirm important dimensions during quotation and drawing review.
Drawing and measurement guidance
Show the profile as viewed from one end.
A simple drawing is sufficient when the essential geometry is clear. State whether dimensions refer to inside faces, outside faces or overall finished size. Mark any critical fit and identify the visible surface.
- Draw the cross-section as viewed from one end
- Mark the finished component length separately
- Show each bend angle
- Show returns and hems
- Identify left- and right-hand components
- State material and thickness where known
- State colour or finish where known
- Mark critical dimensions
- Include quantity
- Add a site photograph or sample where useful
Industry context
Standards and project responsibility.
Color-Clad supplies fabricated components. Project design, system selection and installation responsibilities remain with the relevant project team unless separately agreed.
Manufacturing a folded Zed, purlin-type or top-hat shape does not establish structural performance. Engineering and system-design information must be supplied where applicable.
Flashings and fabricated details require suitable material, joints, support, fixings, movement allowance and coordination with the roof or wall system.
Whether CE marking, UKCA marking, a Declaration of Performance or another conformity route applies depends on the product, intended use and applicable technical specification.
Unless separately agreed and documented, the project designer, contractor, installer or proprietary system provider remains responsible for structural design, drainage sizing, support centres, fixings, seals, thermal movement, interfaces and installation.
Specifications and material availability are subject to quotation-stage confirmation.
Technical enquiry
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