Roofing Sheets

Roofing Sheets

Looking for Roofing Sheets look no further; Rhino Steel Cladding are a family run business based in the West Midlands specialising in all types of profiled steel Roofing Sheets and wall cladding sheets.

We supply a wide range of quality roofing products to suit all needs, including Metal Roofing Sheets, Tile Effect Roofing Sheets, Box Profile Roofing Sheets, Steel Roofing Sheets, Corrugated Roofing Sheets Anti Condensation Roofing Sheets, Double Skin Roofing Sheets, and Over Roofing Sheets, including accessories. These products are suitable for many applications, from agricultural and industrial buildings, to domestic use for garages, lean-to's and workshops.

Our dedicated sales team have over 10 years experience and are willing to assist with any enquiry you may have. We aim to provide a professional nationwide delivery service within 7 - 10 days from order. When ordering from Rhino Steel Cladding you can be assured of very competitive prices and great package deals, all enquiries welcomed.

Why Choose Us?

We provide a complete range of products and services for our clients:

Roofing Sheets History

CGI was invented in the 1820s in Britain by Henry Palmer, architect and engineer to the London Dock Company. It was originally made (as the name suggests) from wrought iron. It proved to be light, strong, corrosion-resistant, and easily transported, and particularly lent itself to prefabricated structures and improvisation by semi-skilled workers. It soon became a common construction material in rural areas in the United States, Chile, New Zealand and Australia and later India, and in Australia and Chile also became (and remains) the most common roofing material even in urban areas. In Australia and New Zealand particularly it has become part of the cultural identity, and fashionable architectural use has become common.

For roofing purposes, the Roofing Sheets are laid somewhat like tiles, with a lateral overlap of two or three corrugations, and a vertical overlap of about 150 mm, to provide for waterproofing. CGI is also a common construction material for industrial buildings throughout the world.

Wrought iron CGI was gradually replaced by mild steel from around the 1890s, and iron CGI is no longer obtainable - however, the common name has not been changed. Galvanized Roofing Sheets with simple corrugations are also being gradually displaced by 55% Al-Zn coated steel or coil-painted sheets with complex profiles. However CGI remains common.

The Process

The process of hot-dip galvanizing results in a metallurgical bond between zinc and steel with a series of distinct iron-zinc alloys. The resulting coated steel can be used in much the same way as uncoated.Galvanized Steel Roofing Sheets can be welded; however, one must exercise caution around the resulting zinc fumes. Galvanized steel is suitable for high-temperature applications of up to 392 ºF (200 ºC). The use of galvanized steel Roofing Sheets at temperatures above this will result in peeling of the zinc at the intermetallic layer. Galvanized Steel Roofing Sheets is often used in automotive manufacturing to enhance the corrosion performance of exterior body panels.

Lead is often added to the molten zinc bath to improve the fluidity of the bath (thus limiting excess zinc on the dipped product by improved drainage properties), helps prevent floating dross, makes dross recycling easier and protects the kettle from uneven heat distribution from the burners. Lead is either added to primary Z1 Grade Zinc or already contained in used secondary zinc. A third, declining method is to use low Z5 Grade Zinc.

Types of Stainless Steel Roofing Sheets

Recycling and reuse Stainless steel Roofing Sheets is 100% recyclable. An average stainless steel Roofing Sheets object is composed of about 60% recycled material of which approximately 40% originates from end-of-life products and about 60% comes from manufacturing processes.

There is a secondary market that recycles usable scrap for many stainless steel markets. The product is mostly coil, sheet and blanks. This material is purchased at a less-than-prime price and sold to commercial quality stampers and sheet metal houses. The material may have scratches, pits and dents but is made to the current specifications.

Steel strip can be hot-dip galvanized in a continuous line. Hot-dip galvanized steel strip (also sometimes loosely referred to as galvanized iron) is extensively used for applications requiring the strength of steel combined with resistance to corrosion. Applications include: roofing and walling, safety barriers, handrails, consumer appliances and automotive body parts. One common use is in metal pails. Galvanised steel is also used in most heating and cooling duct systems in buildings

Roofing Sheets Process

The process of hot-dip galvanizing results in a metallurgical bond between zinc and steel with a series of distinct iron-zinc alloys. The resulting coated steel can be used in much the same way as uncoated.Galvanized Steel Roofing Sheets can be welded; however, one must exercise caution around the resulting zinc fumes. Galvanized steel is suitable for high-temperature applications of up to 392 ºF (200 ºC). The use of galvanized steel at temperatures above this will result in peeling of the zinc at the intermetallic layer. Galvanized Steel Roofing Sheets is often used in automotive manufacturing to enhance the corrosion performance of exterior body panels.

Lead is often added to the molten zinc bath to improve the fluidity of the bath (thus limiting excess zinc on the dipped product by improved drainage properties), helps prevent floating dross, makes dross recycling easier and protects the kettle from uneven heat distribution from the burners. Lead is either added to primary Z1 Grade Zinc or already contained in used secondary zinc. A third, declining method is to use low Z5 Grade Zinc.

Types of Stainless Steel Roofing Sheets

Recycling and reuse Stainless steel Roofing Sheets is 100% recyclable. An average stainless steel Roofing Sheets object is composed of about 60% recycled material of which approximately 40% originates from end-of-life products and about 60% comes from manufacturing processes.

There is a secondary market that recycles usable scrap for many stainless steel markets. The product is mostly coil, sheet and blanks. This material is purchased at a less-than-prime price and sold to commercial quality stampers and sheet metal houses. The material may have scratches, pits and dents but is made to the current specifications.

Steel strip can be hot-dip galvanized in a continuous line. Hot-dip galvanized steel strip (also sometimes loosely referred to as galvanized iron) is extensively used for applications requiring the strength of steel combined with resistance to corrosion. Applications include: roofing and walling, safety barriers, handrails, consumer appliances and automotive body parts. One common use is in metal pails. Galvanised steel is also used in most heating and cooling duct systems in buildings

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We look forward to assisting you with your Roofing Sheets, enquiries. If you have any questions please call us on: 01675 462 692