Roof barge flashing, also called barge capping, is a folded over metal fitting that provides watertight edges as well as an attractive finish to metal sheet roofing. It’s important that this waterproof junction is durable as it guides water drip off the roof without damaging the home. In this blog, we explain why we recommend Colorbond flashing for the different types of roof flashings on a roof.
Types of Roof Flashing
There are various types of roof flashing used in different ways to protect your roofing. Barge capping provides a junction between barge boards and the roof sheeting, creating a waterproof and attractive finish to the roof.
Colorbond ridge capping is installed where roof areas intersect at the highest point of the roof. Ridge capping is the final tile laid on these points to create a watertight seal for the roof, protecting against moisture entering your home and causing damage. Our ridge capping uses quality Colorbond steel to ensure its durability.
Dynamic Steelform also supplies box gutter Colorbond flashing. This roof flashing acts as a rain gutter on your roof. Box gutters collect rainwater falling from your roof and direct it away from walls that could potentially be damaged.
Why Use Colorbond Flashing
Barge capping and roof flashing are exposed to rain, sun and other harsh weather conditions so it’s important that the flashing is long-lasting. Colorbond flashing has been designed to endure the harsh Australian environment. Colorbond flashing is made from high quality steel manufactured to enhance its corrosion-resistant properties.
This manufacturing process allows colorbond flashing and barge capping to be used on a variety of roofing on many outdoor sites. Colorbond flashing has been tried and tested outdoors under extreme conditions to ensure it’s capable of protecting roofs and houses from rainy conditions.
Colorbond roof flashing is manufactured using Australian-made steel. This makes the roof flashing lightweight and easily cut into a perfectly fitting custom length for your roof’s measurements.
Zincalume is another material used to make Colorbond flashing and is made using aluminium, zinc and silicon. Zincalume is available with an aluminium finish, providing you with a cost-effective option for your barge capping and roof flashing needs.
There are many instances where roof flashing is exposed along the roof or wall, so Colorbond flashing is made in a wide range of colours in order for your roof flashing to match your home and provide an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Dynamic Steelform can fold a variety of standard or custom Colorbond flashing and barge capping to meet your roof’s specifications. Colorbond flashings are available in Zincalume steel and Colorbond steel which has a variety of colours.
If you are interested in ordering Colorbond flashing or have any further questions, Contact Dynamic Steelform today and our friendly team will assist you.