Roof sheets

What are roof sheets?

In general, there are several types of roof sheets to distinguish between. On the one hand, there are roof sheets used for roof covering or refurbishment; on the other hand, there are roof sheets specifically designed for roof drainage. We offer the latter in a wide range in our shop, in many different shapes and in aluminium as well as PVC-U plastic.

No matter the application – here you will find the right sheet to channel rainwater away from your roof properly. Correct roof drainage helps prevent water damage to the roof and façade, and by using a rainwater diverter you can even do something for the environment.

In addition to gutter apron sheets, ridge flashings or eaves flashings, our range of roof sheets also includes other roof drainage components: gutters, downpipes and much more – made from high-quality PVC plastic as well as elegant zinc.

What types of roof sheets are available for roof drainage?

Different roof shapes require different roof sheets. If your house, carport or garden shed has a flat roof or a pitched roof, using roof sheets such as verge flashings or roof edge flashings is a smart solution.

Verge flashings

Verge flashings provide a neat and functional finish along the gable edge, from the eaves up to the ridge. Also known as verge profiles or wind boards, they reliably direct rainwater towards the eaves or into the gutter. This also helps prevent water from getting under the roof covering at the side and causing damage. As a result, additional protection against weathering is provided, especially for the exposed ends of the roof boarding. These roof sheets are installed using sheet-metal screws and with overlapping joints.

Eaves flashings

Their purpose is to create a transition between the gutter and the roof edge (the eaves). Eaves flashings reliably guide runoff into the gutter. However, “eaves flashing” is not the only term used – names such as eaves strip, drip flashing, gutter apron sheet or gutter insert are also common. To prevent water from entering uncontrolled between the roof structure and the gutter, eaves flashings help ensure regulated drainage. They give rainwater a directed flow, helping to avoid moisture build-up or potential façade damage caused by water.

Ridge flashings

These roof sheets are used at the top of the roof (the ridge) or along the hip on pitched roofs. A key function of ridge flashings is protection against water ingress, while also ensuring continuous water run-off. By forming the finishing piece of the roof covering, they stop rainwater from flowing underneath. Ridge flashing typically has a 90-degree angle, although this can vary depending on the roof pitch. Alternative names include angle flashing, hip flashing, finishing flashing or ridge capping. For side sealing against neighbouring buildings, wall abutment flashings and angle flashings are used.

Capping strips

These roof sheets are also referred to as wall abutment profiles or finishing strips. Capping strips act as clamping rails for wall abutments on attached or adjacent buildings and as sealing at the chimney. This provides an easy yet effective seal for all types of junctions. Capping strips also create tidy transitions between horizontal and vertical building elements and serve as a cover for angle flashings, for example as an edging for a sealing membrane.

Gutter apron

The gutter apron (or gutter apron profile) is a roof sheet fitted at the eaves area, along the lower horizontal roof edge. Thanks to the gutter apron, rainwater can no longer flow back or be pushed back by wind; instead, it drains neatly into the gutter.

Valley flashing

This roof sheet connects two intersecting roof planes and is responsible for safely directing water from the roof into the gutter. The size you choose for the valley flashing depends on the length of the valley and the size of the adjoining roof areas.

What materials are roof sheets made from?

Our range includes roof sheets and roof strips made from two different materials: PVC-U plastic and aluminium. These materials withstand environmental and weather conditions with ease and provide reliable roof sealing over the long term. All sheets are shaped to suit their specific installation location and can be worked flexibly. Depending on the intended use, individual requirements and personal preference, you can choose plastic or aluminium.

What makes high-quality roof sheets?

For everything related to roof drainage, our shop offers a wide selection of high-quality sheets at great prices. All roof sheets feature excellent material and manufacturing quality, which is reflected, among other things, in a long service life. In addition, the sheets are robust, dimensionally stable and protected against corrosion.

How are roof sheets installed?

Because roof sheets differ in their intended use on the roof and in their design, installation varies. That’s why it’s best to consider which type of roof sheets you need before starting roofing work or a roof refurbishment. In some cases, the sheets must be fixed directly to the roof structure, which is easiest when the roof has not yet been fully covered.

Before choosing a roof sheet, it’s best to measure your roof first. For example, eaves flashings must be long enough to reach about halfway into the gutter. Also take the required overlaps into account, as this helps avoid leaks. Find out how the sheets are to be fixed to the roof. If the fixing materials are not supplied, it can be useful to have, for example, sheet-metal screws or roofing nails to hand, as these are common options for installing roof sheets.

Discover the versatile roof sheets that expand your drainage system and make it even more effective. Whether used on their own or in combination with other drainage components such as gutters or downpipes, these sheets are an important part of proper, safe rainwater drainage.