BPA galvanised flat steel, gloss polyester — RAL 7016 9006 8017 9010 9002 9007 9005 — supplied in 2000 mm lengths

The greatest need for made-to-measure metalwork is often at the edges of a building: a chimney, parapet, window or junction between surfaces. Flat sheet can be cut and folded into the flashing shape needed, without working around a standard profile. This flexibility helps keep water out of vulnerable points on both new builds and renovations.

The same sheet type can be made into an eaves flashing, edge cover, sill or wall abutment. Folds, projections and drip edges determine how each part works. Unlike a standard profile, sheet can be formed to the actual structure and intended drainage path. This is useful in older buildings where corners and widths often differ from standard systems. Making the part from one properly folded piece avoids unnecessary joints. The owner gets a neater finish and can more easily inspect junctions that protect the façade.

Sheet can have a metallic protective layer or an additional decorative, protective coating. Choose according to whether it will form a technical component or a prominent façade detail. Matching the roof, door or window frames avoids painting the flashing on site. Under harsher exposure, coating performance matters more than the colour name. Galvanised, aluminium-zinc coated and colour-coated versions let you allocate the budget to the protection and finish needed, even when the base steel is similar.

A replacement fitting is not always available for an older roof. Flat sheet can reproduce the shape and fit the parts that will remain. One workshop stock can serve many jobs, from a small cover to a wide parapet cap, without storing a different formed profile for every repair. Coils may be more efficient for high-volume repetitive work, while sheets are easier to cut and manage for one-off parts. This choice of form and dimensions makes flat sheet useful even alongside a comprehensive proprietary roofing or cladding system.

SteelProfil supplies flat sheet in first and second grade, including stock available immediately. We offer promotional lots and competitive sheet prices for flashings, covers and workshop fabrication. We can help match thickness and finish to the detail you plan to make.