Compact corrugated aluminium profile for straightforward roof geometry
Shortspan is a traditional corrugated aluminium roofing profile suited to projects where a compact rib pattern is preferred or needs to match an existing roof. The closer corrugation gives it a distinct appearance and can make it practical for repairs, extensions and smaller roof planes.
The website does not assume a universal alloy, cover width, span capacity or thickness programme. Those details are confirmed from current material, tooling and project requirements and recorded on the quotation.
Best use cases
- Budget-conscious residential builds and rental properties
- Outbuildings, boys' quarters, gatehouses and fencing roofs
- Agricultural and light-commercial structures
- Re-roofing projects matching an existing corrugated profile
Gauge and specification guidance
| Thickness / gauge | Current options are quoted in millimetres and verified before dispatch. |
|---|---|
| Profile | Corrugated Shortspan profile; cover width and corrugation geometry are confirmed from current tooling. |
| Length | Cut-to-length within production and transport limits. |
| Finish / coating | Current colour and coating options are confirmed against the coil/batch used for production. |
| Verification | Thickness, length, colour and quantity are checked against the approved order. |
Colour and finish
Current colour and finish options are shown from the material actually available for production. The coating system should be identified from supplier or batch documentation where that information is part of the purchase requirement.
When extending an existing roof, bring a sample or clear reference where possible: an approximate colour name is not sufficient to guarantee a visual match to weathered material.
Why buyers choose this profile
- Familiar corrugated appearance that can suit repairs and extensions.
- Useful on straightforward residential, ancillary and light-commercial roof forms when correctly specified.
- Cut-to-length ordering can reduce site cutting and waste.
- A complete accessory schedule can be prepared with the sheets.
- The same written thickness-verification process used for other aluminium profiles can be applied before dispatch.
Installation, handling and verification
Do not assume a universal purlin spacing because a profile looks familiar; use the actual profile/project requirement.
Check the agreed thickness, length, colour and quantity before material leaves the warehouse or production point.
Use compatible fasteners and correctly detailed ridge, valley, edge and wall junctions.
Where an old roof is being matched, check both profile geometry and colour rather than comparing only a photograph.
Required accessories
Prepare a complete accessory schedule: ridges, valleys, barges, apron/sidewall flashings, closures, fasteners, gutters, rainwater collectors and repair materials as applicable.
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