ROOF TAKE-OFFS MADE EASY

R O O F Q U A N T I T Y E S T I M A T E G U I D E
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ROOF TYPES Gable Roof

Bell Cast Roof

Four Hip Roof

Skillion Roof
Cape Cod
(Gable Style) Roof

ROOF ELEMENTS Pop (Nozzle)

Offset & Downpipe Eaves Line

Flue Penetration Hip Capping

Overhang Valley
End Span Skylight Gutter Ridge
Ridge Capping Internal Spans Soaker Flashing
End Span Pop (Nozzle) Under & Over Flashings
Downpipe
Overhang Chimney
Guttering Dutch Gable
End Span Roof battens or purlins Gutter (spouting)
Downpipe Offset
Bullnose Verandah Short Hip

Internal Spans Downpipe Strap Gutter (Spouting)

Hip
Downpipe Valley Gutter
End Span Downpipe Shoe Pop (Nozzle)
Hip Capping Offset & Downpipe
Ridge
Bullnose Verandah
Ridge Capping

Barge Capping Gable End

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R O O F TA K E O F F S MADE EASY
This simplified Roof Take-off Guide OVERHANGS ROOF BATTENS
introduces basic techniques that will Allowance must be made for overhangs into The number of supports or roof battens is one
help you calculate quantities of roofing, gutters at roof sheet ends (usually 50mm). On more than the number of spans. To calculate the
battens and rainwater products for gable roofs, an overhang may be added to the number of spans for each area of roof, divide
houses and small commercial roofs with sides of the roof to attach a gable roll. Other the sheeting length by the sheeting span and, if
a reasonable degree of accuracy. overhangs or underlaps may be needed to necessary, round up to the next whole number.
accommodate flashing, ridge capping and Then add one. The length of each batten is the
WHAT IS A TAKE-OFF?
changes in roof slope. same as the roof width for a rectangular roof
Quantities of roofing materials can be "taken area. Battens must also be added on both sides
off" a roof plan. However, remember that PENETRATIONS of hips and valleys. Add 15% to each length to
quantities taken off plans are only estimates. When calculating the roof area, do not subtract allow for lapping and overhangs.
Accurate roof sheeting sizes must be obtained for penetrations such as skylights, vents, Batten spacings should not exceed 1200mm
by measuring the roof structure on site after dormers and chimneys. Unless the penetration centres. Refer to Stramit's technical manual Top
the rafters or battens have been pitched. is extremely large (i.e. much wider than the Hats & Battens Capacity Tables for more information.
ROOF TYPES sheet) roof sheeting is continuous.
Take-off examples in this guide are for the most
FASTENERS
FLASHING
common roof types (skillion, gable, hip and The Product Selector table includes the number
The amount and type of flashing depends on
bullnose). The principles can be applied to any of fasteners per sheet for each product. Note
the roof detailing. Refer to the Stramit
roof type by dividing the roof into sections. that the first fastener for each sheet is on the
Architectural Detailing Guide for more
overlap.This fastener secures both sheets and is
ROOF SLOPE information. Stramit Building Products provides
only counted once.
The angle or slope of the roof determines the a wide range of flashing for waterproofing roof
length of sheet runs and the area of the roof. ends and joins, including under and over
Sheet lengths and roof area can both be flashing, ridge and barge capping, valley gutters Overlap Overlap Roof Edge

calculated using only the slope and the and custom shapes that enhance the aesthetic
horizontal distance between the fascia and the appearance of the building. Multiply the number of fasteners per sheet by
ridge line on the roof plan. The table of Roof the number of sheets then multiply the answer
Slope Factors provides a quick method of by the number of fixing points (battens). Add an
calculating sheet runs and roof areas without extra row of fasteners for the final sheet, which
resor ting to trigonometry. has no sheet overlap at the end.
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Another method is to divide the sheet cover

PRODUCT SELECTOR
by the number of fasteners per sheet (in the
STRAMIT® Cover Width Rib Height Fasteners Minimum
case of Stramit® Corrugated sheeting with Cladding Product (mm) (mm) per sheet Roof Pitch
3 fasteners per sheet, 762÷3 = 254mm) then
divide the total length of battens Corrugated 762 16 3 or 5 1 in 11 (5º)
(in millimetres) by this number. Add an extra Curved Corrugated 762 16 3 or 5 1 in 11 (5º)
row of fasteners for the final sheet.
Add an extra 10% to allow for flashing, wastage Monoclad® 762 29 4 1 in 29 (2º)
and loss. Longspan® 700 27 3, 4 or 5 1 in 38 (1.5º)

DECKING CLIPS Speed Deck Ultra® 700 43 3 1 in 57 (1º)

For concealed fixed decking products, to
Speed Deck® 500 (Vic only) 500 41 2 1 in 57 (1º)
calculate the number of fixing clips simply
multiply the number of fixing points (purlins)
by the number of sheets, ROOF SPANS
e.g. 5 purlins x 12 sheets = 60 clips. STRAMIT ®
Steel BMT Internal/End Roof Spans (mm)
Cladding Product GRADE (mm) N1 and N2 N3
RAINWATER GOODS Corrugated G550 0.42 1200/1000 1200/1000
You will also need to determine the quantity, 0.48 1600/1300 1600/1300
type, size and colour of the rainwater products Curved Corrugated G300 0.60 1200/1000 1200/1000
applicable to the structure. These may include Monoclad ®
G550 0.42 1700/1400 1700/1400
guttering (with stop ends, angles, nozzles and 0.48 2300/1900 2300/1900
brackets), downpipes (with offsets, shoes and Longspan® G550 0.42 2100/1750 1900/1550
astragals) and roof edge capping. 0.48 2700/2250 2300/1950
NOTE ON ROOF SPANS Speed Deck Ultra® G550 0.42 2100/1750 2100/1750
N1 or Region A (sheltered suburban) 0.48 2700/2250 2550/2150
N2 or Region A (exposed suburban) and Region B (sheltered suburban)
N3 or Region A (rural) and Region B (exposed suburban) Speed Deck® 500 (Vic only) G550 0.42 1500/1250 1150/950
Region A = Normal conditions in most of central and southern Australia,
including Tasmania (e.g. Sydney, Melbourne, Perth)
0.48 2100/1750 1850/1500
Region B = Intermediate conditions prevailing in northern coastal zones 0.60 2100/1750 (N1) 1500/1250
(e.g. Brisbane)
Region C & D = Cyclonic areas. Data not applicable. 0.60 2000/1650 (N2)
Contact Stramit for advice.
Wind load regions from AS1170.2 or AS4055.
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ROOF SLOPE FACTORS

Roof slope (degrees) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Roof Area/
1.000 1.001 1.001 1.002 1.004 1.006 1.008 1.010 1.012 1.015 1.019 1.022 1.026 1.031 1.035
Sheet Length

Hip Length 1.414 1.415 1.415 1.416 1.417 1.418 1.420 1.421 1.423 1.425 1.428 1.430 1.433 1.436 1.439

Roof slope (degrees) 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Roof Area/
1.040 1.046 1.051 1.058 1.064 1.071 1.079 1.086 1.095 1.103 1.113 1.122 1.133 1.143 1.155
Sheet Length

Hip Length 1.443 1.447 1.451 1.456 1.460 1.465 1.471 1.477 1.483 1.489 1.496 1.503 1.511 1.519 1.528

Roof slope (degrees) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Roof Area/
Sheet Length 1.167 1.179 1.192 1.206 1.221 1.236 1.252 1.269 1.287 1.305 1.325 1.346 1.367 1.390 1.414

Hip Length 1.537 1.546 1.556 1.567 1.578 1.590 1.602 1.616 1.630 1.644 1.660 1.677 1.694 1.712 1.732

Roof slope (degrees) 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

Roof Area/
Sheet Length 1.440 1.466 1.494 1.524 1.556 1.589 1.624 1.662 1.701 1.743 1.788 1.836 1.887 1.942 2.000

Hip Length 1.753 1.775 1.798 1.823 1.849 1.877 1.907 1.939 1.973 2.010 2.049 2.091 2.136 2.184 2.236
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QUICK ESTIMATES
The table of Roof Slope Factors ROOF AREA SHEET LENGTH
First determine the area of the roof plan by On the roof plan, measure the distance from
allows quick calculations of roof
multiplying the length of the roof by the width. the line of the ridge to the outside edge of the
area, sheet length and hip length. Before making the calculation, add gutter fascia, which in our example is half the span or
overhangs of 50mm. In this case, there are 4000mm. Multiply this measurement by the
These methods are for quick estimating gutters on all four sides. Then, to find the area Roof Slope Factor for 30º (1.155) to find the
purposes only. of the hipped roof, simply multiply this plan length of the sheet required to span from the
Accurate measurements must be taken area by the Roof Slope Factor. ridge to the fascia.
from the actual roof frame before This same method is used for gable roofs (for
ordering roofing and rainwater products. Note that all roof sheeting must extend at least
an explanation of the roof geometry, see hip
As an example, we will look at a typical 50mm beyond the fascia line to provide gutter
roof take-off example on page 15).
hipped roof where all four roof sections have overhang.
Using our example roof, we can determine the
the same slope (30º) and all hips are of roof area as follows: Half span - ridge to fascia (mm) 4000
equal length. Gutter overhang (mm) + 50
Roof length (m) 19
This example illustrates the use of the Total span (mm) = 4050
Gutter overhangs (m) + 0.1
table only.
Total roof length (m) = 19.1 Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155
See roofing examples for detailed take-offs.
Roof plan width (m) 8 Sheet length (mm) = 4678
Gutter overhangs (m) + 0.1
Typical hipped roof (roof slope = 30º) Total roof width(m) = 8.1
Roof plan length (m) 19.1
19m
Roof plan width (m) x 8.1
Plan area (m2) = 154.7
4m

11m Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155

8m

Roof area (m2) = 178.7

Therefore, roughly 179m2 of sheeting will be

needed to cover the roof. On complex roof
shapes, you may need to add for wastage.
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HIP CAPPING ROOF BATTENS The hipped roof example can be treated as a
To find the length of ridge capping required to For a ballpark estimate of battens (in metres) gable roof with 2 panels, each 19m wide. Sheet
cover the hip, measure the distance from the multiply the roof area by 1.5. A better method is length is 4.68m. If sheeting span is 1m,
ridge line to the fascia on the roof plan to divide the roof into sections and use the 6 battens are needed (by reading between
(again 4000mm) add the gutter overhang and table below. Multiply the number of battens by the columns in the table).
multiply by the Hip Length Factor for 30º. the width of the roof panel. For a triangular roof
Battens per panel 6
section, find batten lengths for a rectangular panel
Half span - ridge to fascia (mm) 4000 and divide by 2. Remember that raked sheet Length of battens (m) x 19
Gutter overhang (mm) + 50 ends (hips and valleys) require batten support. Total for both sides x 2
Hip Length Factor for 30º x 1.528 Add for hips (6.19m x 8) + 49.5
Hip capping required (mm) = 6188.4 NUMBER OF ROOF BATTENS Batten lengths (m) = 277.5
For different sheeting spans and lengths Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15
Capping for one hip (mm) 6190 Average Maximum sheet length (m) Total battens (m) = 319
sheeting
Multiply by 4 x 4 span
(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 12
Total hip capping (m) = 24.8 FASTENERS
600 5 8 11 15 18 21
To find the number of roofing fasteners
800 4 6 9 11 14 16 required, divide the total batten length by the
RIDGE CAPPING
1000 3 5 7 9 11 13 space between each fastener. Add an extra
The length of ridges running parallel to the sides
1200 3 5 6 8 10 11 10% to the total for flashing, wastage and loss.
of the roof can be read straight off the plan.
For hipped roofs where all sides have the same 1400 3 4 6 7 9 10 In the case of Stramit® Corrugated sheeting,
slope, the length of the top ridge is equal to the 1600 3 4 5 6 8 9 cover is 762mm. Divide this by the number of
length of the roof plan minus the width, 1800 3 4 5 6 7 8 fasteners per sheet (3) to find the distance
regardless of slope. between each fastener (254mm).
2000 2 3 4 5 6 7
Roof plan length (m) 19 2200 2 3 4 5 6 7 Battens (mm) - Do not include laps 277500

Roof plan width (m) – 8 2400 2 3 4 5 6 6 Fastener spacing (mm) ÷ 254

Length of top ridge (m) = 11 2600 2 3 4 5 5 6 Plus 10% x 1.1

2800 2 3 4 4 5 6 Number of fasteners = 1202
Add 5% to all capping to allow for laps.
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DOUBLE CARPORT OR SKILLION ROOF

This is a relatively simple example of a material take-off of a standard double carport or In this example, the roof slope is 2º (a fall of 1 in 29). According to the Product Selector table
simple skillion roof extension. If an extension roof, specific flashing is required to seal the join this is suitable for Stramit Monoclad® sheeting, which has an effective cover of 762mm.
between the roof and the main building. Material thickness must also be specified, taking account of design criteria such as support
First choose an appropriate roof cladding according to factors such as appearance, water- spacings, wind loads and foot traffic requirements. Simplified data is given in the Product
carrying capacity and roof slope.The minimum roof slope allowed by the BCA is 1º Selector and Roof Span tables for various roof sheeting options. Refer to the relevant
(a fall of 1 in 57). For a 1º slope, a decking product must be used to ensure sufficient Stramit® Technical Manual for comprehensive information.
water-carrying capacity. In this example, Stramit Monoclad® sheeting with a base metal thickness of
0.48 mm has been specified, with sheeting spans (batten spacings) of 1500mm.

SHEET QUANTITY SHEET LENGTH ROOF BATTENS

To find out how many sheets will be When calculating the sheet length, The number of supports or roof If ordering stock lengths of battens, the
required, simply divide the width of the remember to make allowance for roof battens is one more than the number of number required can be found by
roof by the cover width of the sheet. slope and for the gutter overhang, spans. The length of each batten is the dividing the total length of the battens
which in this case is at the lower end of same as the roof width. Add 15% to by the length of one stock batten. For
Roof width (mm) 7620
the roof only. each length to allow for lapping and this example, if stock length were 7.5m,
Roof sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762 overhangs. six stock lengths would be required.
Number of sheets required = 10 Roof length (mm) 6000
Gutter overhang (mm) + 50
When the calculated number of sheets Roof Slope Factor for 2º x 1.001 Sheet length (mm) 6000
includes a fraction, round up to the Total sheet length (mm) = 6056 Sheeting span (mm) ÷ 1500
nearest whole number.
Number of spans = 4
Note that the roof will be slightly wider Add for last batten + 1
than indicated above because the Number of battens = 5
underlap is not included in the sheet
cover width. In this case the final sheet Length of batten (m) 7.62
will extend beyond 7620mm by the Number of battens x 5
width of the underlap.
Total batten lengths (m) = 38.1
Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15
Required length of battens (m) = 43.8
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7620mm ROOFING PRODUCTS QUANTITY
Stramit Monoclad® cladding 6050mm x 10 sheets
Fasteners Roof Fixings 225
1500 End Span Batten Fixings 80
Fascia Metal Fascia 7620mm x 1 / 6000mm x 2
Rafter Brackets 22
Fascia Corners 2
1500 Rainwater Goods Guttering 7700mm
Fall = 2º
Gutter Snap Clips 8
Internal or
Intermediate Gutter Stiffeners 8
6000mm
Spans Stop Ends 2
1500
Downpipe 2400mm
Downpipe Nozzles 1
Downpipe Offsets 1
Downpipe Astragals 2
Flashing Edge Flashing 7700mm (measure on site)
1500 End Span
Fascia Capping 6000mm x2
Battens Roof Battens 7500mm x6

7620mm
Plan of typical double carport roof (with 2º slope) - joins existing house at top

FASTENERS OTHER PRODUCTS Stramit® Fascia Stramit® Quad Gutter Stramit® Downpipe
& Barge Board Round
From the Product Selector table, Having determined the quantity and
Stramit Monoclad® sheeting requires length of roof sheets, lineal metres of
Astragal
4 fasteners per sheet (3 plus 1 on the battens and number of fasteners
sheet overlap). To calculate the number required, now determine the quantity,
of fasteners required, multiply this by type, size and colour of the rainwater
the number of sheets, then multiply by Nozzle/Pop
products and flashing applicable to the
the number of fixing points (battens). structure. In this case:
Then add the fasteners required to fix
the roof edge on the final row of Metal Fascia
sheeting. Rafter Brackets
Gutter Stiffener
Fascia Corners Snap Clip
Fasteners per sheet 4 Guttering Fascia
Gutter Stop Ends Joiner
Number of sheets x 10
Number of battens x 5 Gutter Snap Clips
Number of battens in last row + 5 Gutter Stiffeners
Edge Capping
Number of fasteners = 205
Downpipe
Stop End Plates
Downpipe Nozzle Downpipe
Add an extra 10% to the number of Rectangular Shoe
Downpipe Offset Adjustable
fasteners to allow for flashing, wastage Rafter Downpipe
Astragals Fascia
and loss. Corner Bracket Offset
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7620mm

IRREGULAR SKILLION ROOF 10 Sheets of Stramit Monoclad®

Gutter 1400
Overhang
This is a slightly more difficult exercise for an irregular shaped roof extension constructed
with steel battens.
In this example, the roof slope is 2º and Stramit Monoclad® sheeting (0.48 bmt) has been
1700
specified. Effective cover is 762mm.
Calculating quantities for a roof of irregular size with minimum wastage is quite simple
using the following method.
7900mm
1700
Roof Fall = 2º

1700

1400

Plan of typical triangular skillion roof (with 2º slope)

SHEET QUANTITY SHEET LENGTH

First determine the number of sheets The roof plan tapers from 7900mm When calculating the reduction factor Sheet length with 50mm
required. This is a simple matter of down to nothing. As in the previous do not include the gutter overhang. This (mm) overhang
dividing the roof width by the sheet carport roof, allowance must be made should be added later. 1st sheet 791 841
cover width. for roof slope and gutter overhang. 2nd sheet 1582 1632
Sheet length without overhang (mm) 7908
Roof width (mm) 7620 Therefore, the length of the longest
Number of sheets ÷ 10 3rd sheet 2372 2422
Roof sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762
sheet will be:
Reduction factor = 790.8 4th sheet 3163 3213
Number of sheets required = 10 Roof length (mm) 7900
The first sheet is 791mm long (without 5th sheet 3954 4004
Gutter overhang (mm) + 50
When the calculated number of sheets gutter overhang). Each sheet after that 6th sheet 4745 4795
Roof Slope Factor for 2º x 1.001
includes a fraction, round up to the will be 790.8mm longer than the one 7th sheet 5536 5586
Total sheet length (mm) = 7958
nearest whole number. before it (plus the 50mm gutter 8th sheet 6326 6376
As shown in the diagram, each sheet is overhang). Always start with the
9th sheet 7117 7167
incrementally longer or shorter than shortest sheet.
the next one by the same amount. To 10th sheet 7908 7958
find this "reduction factor" simply divide When the gutter overhang is added, the
the length of the longest sheet by the first sheet has a short side of 50mm
number of sheets. (rather than zero).
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7620mm
ROOFING PRODUCTS QUANTITY
Stramit Monoclad® cladding See sheet length table on page 10
Raking 1400mm Fasteners Roof Fixings 183
batten Batten Fixings 70
(11.03m) Fascia Metal Fascia 8000mm x 1 / 7700mm x 1
Rafter Brackets 17
Fascia Corners 1
Rainwater Goods Guttering 7700mm
Gutter Snap Clips 8
3@ Gutter Stiffeners 8
1700mm Stop Ends 2
Downpipe 2400mm
Downpipe Nozzles 1
Only three transverse battens
Downpipe Offsets 1
are needed - The off-cuts supply the
two remaining battens. Downpipe Astragals 2
Flashing Edge Flashing 8000mm
Fascia Capping 8000mm
Battens Roof Battens 7500mm x 6
1400mm

NOTE: Width of battens exaggerated for clarity.

ROOF BATTENS RAKING BATTEN FASTENERS OTHER PRODUCTS

In this example there are 5 battens, the On a raked roof such as this one, a The approximate number of fasteners Now determine the quantity, type, size
longest being 7.62m. The simplest raking batten is required to support the can be determined using a simplified and colour of the flashing and rainwater
method is to use 3 battens, each 7.62m raked ends of the sheets. method, as for the battens. The total products applicable to the structure, as
long, then use the cut-offs for the The raked edge is the hypotenuse of a number of fasteners will be the same as well as any insulation required.
remaining two battens, as shown in the right-angled triangle. The square of the for 10 sheets of Stramit Monoclad®
diagram. Note that this is only possible hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the sheeting fixed on only three supports.
if the spans are symmetrical. squares of the other two sides. Fasteners per sheet 4
Therefore, the longest side equals Number of sheets x 10
Length of single batten (m) 7.62
√(7.622 + 7.9 2), or 10.98m. Add 50mm Number of battens x 3
Number required x 3 for gutter overhang.
Total length (m) = 22.86 Number of battens in last row + 6
Transverse battens (m) 22.86 Raking batten fasteners (10x4) + 40
Raking batten with overhang (m) + 11.03 Number of fasteners = 166
Total batten lengths (m) = 33.89
Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15 Add 10% for flashing, wastage and loss.
Required length of battens (m) = 38.97 Note that when adding the last row of
screws to fix the edge, six screws must
If batten stock lengths were 7.5m, be added (not three) because there are
six battens would be required. six fixing points.
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GABLE ROOF FOR HOUSE OR GARAGE

Check the roof plan for the specified material. For the purpose of this exercise,
Stramit® Corrugated sheeting (0.42 bmt) has been nominated.
12m
Gable roll allowance: Roof slope
m 30º
Note that on a corrugated roof, the full width of the roof will usually 4.5
include an extra 100mm (50mm overhang at both ends)
to attach the gable roll. Gable roll
If standard edge flashing is used,
no allowance is needed.

Batten
Barge board

End Elevation Side Elevation

7.8m

Plan and elevations of typical gable roof (with 30º slope)

ROOF AREA SHEET QUANTITY SHEET LENGTH

To determine the area of the whole To calculate the number of sheets When working from accurate plans, All roof sheeting must extend at least
roof, multiply the roof width (including required, divide the roof plan length by measure the length of the barge on the 50mm beyond the fascia line to provide
gable overhangs if required) by the the effective cover of the sheet. Then end elevation, from the apex of the roof gutter overhang.
sheet length (including gutter double this to give the number of to the fascia board, adding at least
Half span - ridge to fascia (mm) 3900
overhangs) then double. sheets required to cover both sides of 50mm for gutter overhang. There is no
Gutter overhang (mm) + 50
Roof widths with overhangs (m) 12.1 the roof, assuming the roof is even- need to allow for turning up the ends
Total span (mm) = 3950
Sheet length with overhangs (m) x 4.56 sided. If the sides of the roof are of Stramit® Corrugated sheeting as
Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155
Area of one side (m2) = 55.18 uneven, make two calculations and this does not affect the sheet length.
add them. Sheet length (mm) = 4562
Double for whole roof x 2 Alternatively, use the Roof Slope Factor
Roof area (m2) = 110.4 to determine the sheet length. On the
Roof length (mm) 12000 roof plan, measure the distance from
Gable roll overhang (mm) + 100 the line of the ridge to the fascia, which
Alternatively, multiply the roof plan area
Total roof length (mm) = 12100 in this example is half the span or
(with overhangs) by the Roof Slope
Sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762 3900mm. Multiply this measurement by
Factor.
Plan length with overhangs (m) 12.1 Sheet to cover one side = 16 the appropriate Roof Slope Factor
Plan width with overhangs (m) x 7.9 Double for whole roof x 2 (1.155) to find the length of the sheet
Number of sheets required = 32 required to span from the ridge to
Plan area (m2) = 95.6
the fascia.
Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155
Approximate roof area (m2) = 110.4
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ROOFING PRODUCTS QUANTITY

12m Stramit® Corrugated cladding 4550mm x 32
Gutter Overhang
Fasteners Roof Fixings 645
Batten Fixings 264
Eaves Overhang
Fascia Metal Fascia 4600mm x 4 / 6000mm x 4
Rafter Brackets 42
Fascia Corners 4
Apex Cover Plates 2
Rainwater Goods Guttering 6100mm x 4
7.8m
Gutter Snap Clips 22
Gutter Stiffeners 22
Stop Ends 4
Downpipe 2400mm x 2
Eaves Overhang Downpipe Nozzles 2
Downpipe Offsets 2
Gutter Overhang Downpipe Astragals 4
Plan View Flashing Gable roll 4600mm x 4
Ridge Capping 6100mm x 2
Batten supports are trusses at 900mm centres Battens Roof Battens 7500mm x 23

ROOF BATTENS FASTENERS OTHER PRODUCTS

Calculating the number of battens for a Sheet length (m) 4.5
Again, calculating the number of Now determine the quantity, type, size
gable roof is simple. The number of fasteners is simple, but remember to and colour of the flashing and rainwater
Sheeting span (m) ÷ 0.9
battens on each side of the roof is one add for the last row of battens, to fix products applicable to the structure, as
Number of spans = 5
more than the number of spans. In this the edge of the roof. well as any insulation required.
Add for last batten + 1
example, batten spacings have been Roof battens per side = 6 Fasteners per sheet 3
specified at 900mm. Number of sheets x 32
Double for both sides x 2
Total number of battens = 12 Battens per sheet x 6
Roof batten length (m) x 12.1 Number of battens in last rows + 12
Batten Spacings = 5 @ 900mm Total length (m) = 145.2 Number of fasteners = 588
Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15
Add 10% for flashing, wastage and loss.
Roof Batten length required (m)= 167
If batten stock length were 7.5m, a total
of 23 battens would be required.
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DOMESTIC HIPPED ROOF

Check the plans for roof type, slope, specified material, etc. In this example
Stramit® Corrugated sheeting (0.42 bmt) has been nominated. Effective cover is 762mm.

22m
Roof slope 47
30º 93
mm

8.2m

End Elevation Side Elevation Plan View

Plan and elevations of typical hip roof (with 30º slope)

ROOF AREA SHEET QUANTITY SHEET LENGTH

The amount of sheeting required for a Roof plan length (m) 22 Similarly, calculating the number of sheets On the roof plan, measure the distance
hipped roof is the same as for a gable roof Gutter overhangs (m) + 0.1 required for a hip roof is the same as for from the line of the ridge to the fascia,
of the same plan dimensions and roof Total roof length (m) = 22.1 a gable roof. Divide the roof plan length which is half the span or 4100mm and add
slope. Note this rule only applies to by the effective cover of the sheet, then the gutter overhang. Multiply this by the
equal-hip roofs, where all four sides have Roof plan length (m) 8.2 double the answer to cover both sides of appropriate Roof Slope Factor (1.155) to
the same slope. Gutter overhangs (m) + 0.1 the roof. find the required length of the sheets.
Therefore, the method of calculating the Total roof length (m) = 8.3 All roof sheeting must extend at least
Roof plan length with overhangs (mm) 22100
roof area of a hipped roof is virtually the 50mm beyond the fascia line to provide
Sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762
same as for a gable roof. Multiply the Roof plan length (m) 22.1 gutter overhang.
Sheets to cover one side = 29
length and width of the plan (including Roof plan width (m) x 8.3 Half span - ridge to fascia (mm) 4100
Double for whole roof x 2
gutter overhangs) then multiply by the Plan area (m2) = 183.4
Number of sheets required = 58 Gutter overhang (mm) + 50
appropriate Roof Slope Factor. Because a Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155 Total span (mm) = 4150
hipped roof has gutters on all four sides, Roof area (m2) = 211.9 Roof Slope Factor for 30º x 1.155
an extra 100mm (or 0.1m) must be added
to both the length and the width for Sheet length (mm) = 4793
gutter overhangs.
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ELIMINATING WASTAGE WHY HIP AND GABLE ROOFS HAVE THE SAME COVER

On an equal-hip roof, where the side roofs and the end roofs have the
same slope, it is possible to order all roof sheets at one length, as for
Order all sheets at the same length. Order all sheets
a gable roof. Wastage will be eliminated because, when the sheets at the same
Off-cuts from the side roofs are
on the side roof are cut along the hip line, the off-cuts can installed on the opposite corner of length, as for a
the end roof, with the raked ends gable roof
be installed on the opposite corner of the end roof. The aligned with the hip.
off-cut sections will include the required gutter Sheets should be laid against the
direction of prevailing weather
overhang for the end roofs.
where possible.
Sheets are cut
along hip line
Common
Rafter
On a hip roof, the end jack and the common End
rafter are the same length. Jack
They form two equal triangles, with the Off-cuts are installed
raked hip line as the longest side. on opposite corner of
Hip end roof (raked ends
aligned with hip)

RIDGE CAPPING ROOF BATTENS

The length of sheets on the tapered To find the length of ridge capping On an equal-hip roof, the top ridge is Batten spacings have been specified to
sections of the roof can be calculated required to cover the hip, measure the equal to the roof length minus the width. meet the sheeting span limits of Stramit®
using the method shown for the triangular distance from the ridge line to the fascia Corrugated sheeting. End spans are
skillion roof. However, cutting the raked Roof plan length (m) 22
on the roof plan (4100mm) add gutter 900mm and internal spans are 978.5mm
ends of the sheets results in significant Roof plan width (m) – 8.2 (sheet length in the diagram does not
overhang and multiply by the Hip Length
wastage.Wastage can be eliminated by Factor for 30º from the table. Total ridge length (m) = 13.8 include gutter overhang).
ordering all sheets at the same length and Because of transport limitations, the top
Half span - ridge to fascia (mm) 4100
using the off-cuts to cover the end roofs. ridge capping will need to be ordered as
4.1 x 1.155 = 4.7355m
Gutter overhang (mm) + 50 mm
900
Hip Length Factor for 30º x 1.528 two lengths of, say, 7000mm, with an 8mm
97
Capping for one hip (mm) = 6341.2 overlap.Total length of ridge capping mm
978
required is: mm
978
This should be rounded up to 6400mm to mm
900
allow both ends to be mitre cut. Hip capping (m) 6400mm x 4
Sheet length is half the roof span (4.1m)
Four lengths will be required. Ridge capping (m) 7000mm x 2
multiplied by the Sheet Length Factor (1.155)
which equals 4.735m.

As with roof sheeting, the length of roof

battens on an equal-hip roof is the same
as on a gable roof of similar plan.
16 DOMESTIC HIPPED ROOF
ROOFING PRODUCTS QUANTITY
Stramit® Corrugated cladding 4790mm x 58
Fasteners Roof Fixings 1426
Batten Fixings 805
Fascia Metal Fascia 7350mm x 6 / 8200mm x 2
Note that battens Rafter Brackets 68
must be added to
both sides of the hips Fascia Corners 4
6
5 Rainwater Goods Guttering 7400mm x 6 / 8200mm x 2
4
3
2 Gutter Snap Clips 68
6
Gutter Stiffeners 68
5
Downpipe 2400mm x 4
4
Downpipe Nozzles 4
3
Downpipe Offsets 4
2
Downpipe Astragals 8
1
Flashing Ridge Capping 6400mm x 4 / 7000mm x 2
Battens Roof Battens 7500mm x 49
Battens on the side roofs are treated as equal lengths. Off-cuts are used on the opposite
side of the end roof. Batten supports are assumed to be trusses at 900mm centres

FASTENERS OTHER PRODUCTS

Treat all battens as the same length, with Battens per side 6 As with sheeting, the number of fasteners Now determine the quantity, type, size
the off-cuts from the side roofs being Double for both sides x 2 can be calculated by assuming equal length and colour of the flashing and rainwater
used on the adjacent end roofs. Total number of battens = 12 sheets, with the off-cuts used on the products applicable to the structure, as
The number of battens per side is one Batten length (m) x 22 end roofs. well as any insulation required.
more than the number of spans. Batten Total length (m) = 264 Fasteners per sheet 3
length calculation is the same as for a Add hip battens + 50.8 Number of sheets x 58
gable roof, except that battens must be Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15
added to both sides of the hips.This will Battens per sheet x 6
Batten length required (m) = 362 Number of battens in last rows + 12
be double the amount of hip capping.
Add for hip battens (6x8) + 48
If stock batten lengths were 7.5m, a total
Hip length for all hips (m) 25.4 Number of fasteners = 1104
of 49 battens would be required.
Double for two rows x 2
Total Hip battens = 50.8 Add 10% for flashing, wastage and loss.
Note there are 12 battens in total, so an
extra 12 fasteners must be added to fix the
edges, not 6.
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BULLNOSE VERANDAH 5º roof slope

angle
of curve
The heritage-style bullnose verandah is the best-known
application of Stramit® Curved Corrugated sheeting. 85º
110mm
In this example, standard dimensions have been specified: 400mm radius straight section
5º roof slope 1800mm verandah depth
400mm radius on
curved section 1800
1800mm verandah depth
110mm straight wall section Verandah
Roof Pitch
Note that the verandah depth is 5º
(from wall to fascia) of 1800mm
11.250 14.850
requires a mid-span batten. Radius
400mm
The ver tical section (above the gutter) must have a
minimum depth of 110mm.
This is necessary for manufacturing purposes. 1800
1800
However, this section can be cut back after manufacture, 1800 26.100 1800
for an additional fee. 29.700

SHEET LENGTH CALCULATING SHEET ADDITION FOR BULLNOSE SEGMENT (mm)

Sheet length is best determined by LENGTH Radius of Pitch of straight roof section (degrees)
measuring a template or an actual Sheet length is the sum of the straight curve (mm) 5 10 15 20 25 30
roofing sample (when replacing an and curved roof sections, plus the 300 280 277 273 266 259 251
existing roof). The template should be straight wall section into the gutter 400 337 333 327 319 309 298
made to actual dimensions, including the (minimum 110mm). Remember to 500 394 389 381 371 359 345
minimum straight roof section. include underlap at the top if required. 600 450 444 435 423 408 392
Templates can either be drawn on a In the case of a standard bullnose 700 507 500 489 475 458 439
stable base (such as cardboard or verandah with a straight wall section at 800 564 556 543 527 508 486
chipboard) or fabricated from timber, the front (such as the example shown 900 620 611 598 579 558 533
steel, copper tube, etc. here) the length can be calculated using 1000 677 667 652 632 607 580
If no template is supplied, all the following method. 1200 791 779 760 736 707 674
information on the sample order form 1500 961 946 923 892 856 815
must be supplied to enable accurate Verandah depth (mm) 1800 2000 1244 1224 1193 1153 1105 1050
manufacture. Sheet length factor for 5º x 1.004
Bullnose segment from table (mm) + 337
This length includes:
Total sheet length (mm) = 2144 110mm for the straight wall section at front of curve
Length of curved section
This length includes the 110mm straight Part of straight roof section
wall section. Add 150mm underlap if Note: The angle of the curve is assumed to be 90º minus the slope of the straight section
required. (e.g., 85º angle of curve for a 5º roof slope)
18 B U L L N O S E V E R A N DA H

SAVING ON MATERIAL CONNECTION DETAILS

Some cost saving can be achieved by incorporating the minimum straight roof section There are two basic methods of connecting a verandah to the house:
into the curved length, thereby eliminating extra length and docking charges. This
provides a sloped section at the end, rather than a
straight wall section.
Main Roof 150mm
Contact Stramit for fur ther advice. Underlap
(min)
Under and
Wall over flashing

Wall Verandah
Post
Verandah
Post
Minimum straight section incorporated
into curved roof section.
1. Butt join directly to the house wall under the guttering, using under-and-over
flashing to provide weather sealing. This is the most common style.
2. Underlap the main roof to give a smooth-flowing look similar to a bell cast or
dual-slope roof. When ordering an underlap style, specify “Main roof to match
bullnose verandah” because it is not possible to match the verandah to the roof.

SHEET QUANTITY ROOF BATTENS FASTENERS

To calculate the number of sheets A simple method of calculating batten A simplified method can be used to Fasteners per sheet 3
required, divide the perimeter lengths is to assume that the off-cuts calculate the number of fasteners, Additional sheets on short side x 15
dimensions of the verandah by the from the long sides can be used on the similar to that for battens. The extra Battens per sheet x 3
effective cover of the sheet. short sides at the opposite end. battens on the short sides must also be Add number of battens + 3
However, battens must then be added accounted for.
, Side verandah (mm) 29,700 Number of fasteners on short side = 138
to the short sides, equal to the width of Fasteners per sheet 3
Sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762 the building. Number of sheets on long side x 39 Then double the quantities for both
Sheets on one side = 39
Because of the mid-span support, three Battens per sheet x 3 sides and add together for total number
Double for both sides x 2 of fasteners.
battens are required for each sheet. Add number of battens + 3
Sheets required for long sides = 78
Length of battens on long side (m) 29.7 Number of fasteners on long side = 354 Fasteners on long side x 2 708
End verandah (mm) 14,850 Multiply by 3 & double for both sides x 3 x 2 Fasteners on short side x 2 + 276
Sheet cover width (mm) ÷ 762 This also accounts for the fasteners on Total number of fasteners = 984
Add battens for short sides + 11.25 x 3 x 2
Sheets on one side = 20
the triangular end parts of the short
Total length of battens (m) = 245.7 Add 10% for flashing, wastage and loss.
sides. The number of sheets in the
Double for both sides x 2 Add 15% for laps, etc. x 1.15 central part of the short side can be
Sheets required for short sides = 40 Total batten length required (m) = 282.6 found by dividing the building width
(11.25m) by the cover of the sheet
Sheets required for long sides 78 If stock batten lengths were 7.5m, a
(0.762m) which equals 15.
Sheets required for short sides + 40 total of 38 lengths would be required.
Total number of sheets = 118
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BULLNOSE ORDER FORM CURVED SHEETING ORDER FORM

DIMENSIONS
Straight roof section (m) CONVEX CONCAVE
Straight wall section (m) Colour side
Colour side E D
Radius of curve (mm)
Angle of pitch A A
Angle of curve
Verandah depth - wall to fascia (m) C

Other information C
B B
Number of sheets
Topside colour or finish
Direction of laying L to R / R to L A A

Does curved sheet end lap straight sheet? If yes add 150mm
D E

Bullnosing A Straight section at overhangs __________________________________________________ mm

E
D Wall to fascia __________________________________________________mm
Colour side
C˚ C Height __________________________________________________ mm (Required if B not available)
G Total sheet length __________________________________________________ mm
B Radius __________________________________________________ mm (Required if C not available)
B
Radius A
Type of curve ❑ concave ❑ convex
D
Number of sheets required __________________________________________________
Colour __________________________________________________

A Straight section into gutter __________________________________________________mm Other information (eg. docking, endlapping) _________________________________________________

B Radius of curve __________________________________________________ mm

C Angle of roof pitch __________________________________________________ degrees The length of any curved sheet can be calculated by treating it as an arc
(a portion of the circumference of a circle). Divide the angle of the curve by
D Wall to fascia __________________________________________________ mm
360 and multiply by the circumference (πd).
(Required if G not available)
The formula is: radius x 2 x 3.1416 x angle of curve ÷ 360
E Sheet length __________________________________________________ mm
(Required if D not available) Radius of curve (mm) 400
Number of sheets required __________________________________________________ Multiply by 2 x 2
Direction of laying ❑ left to right ❑ right to left
Multiply by π x 3.1416
Multiply by angle of curve (degrees) x 85
Colour __________________________________________________
Divide by 360 degrees ÷ 360
Other curving information (eg. docking, endlapping) _________________________________ Length of curved section (mm) = 593
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