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Profiles and colours
Choose the line, then the finish.
The seam is the signature of a metal roof. Try the four profiles and six finishes below, and move the light to see how each one holds a shadow line.
Roof visualiser
SelectedStanding seam, 16 in. spacing, Charcoal. Afternoon light.
Standing seam. Parallel shadow lines from eave to ridge. The seam is a fine vertical fold, so the roof reads as one calm plane.
Charcoal. Deep neutral that sits well with timber and stone.
Seam spacings are illustrative and vary by product. On-screen colour is an approximation: real finishes shift with light, gloss and viewing angle, so always judge a physical sample against your own walls and trim.
Four profiles
Same metal, four different roofs.
- 01 · 16 in. spacing
Standing seam
Concealed clips, tall seams, long clean lines.
Best for
Simple and complex roofs alike, low to steep pitch, and the widest choice of metals.
Watch for
Needs a flat, well-prepared deck. Wide flat panels can show oil-canning in some light, so gauge and substrate matter.
- 02 · 12 in. spacing
Snap-lock
Panels snap together over concealed clips.
Best for
Moderate to steep pitches where an efficient, clean profile is wanted without the tallest seam.
Watch for
Not suited to the lowest pitches, where a mechanically seamed profile is the safer detail.
- 03 · 14 x 28 in. pans
Flat-lock
Small interlocking pans in a tiled grid.
Best for
Curves, cones, small and intricate roofs, and facades where a tiled texture is wanted.
Watch for
Labour-intensive. Pitch limits are stricter, and sealant is typically needed on shallower slopes.
- 04 · 18 in. spacing
Batten seam
Raised battens cover each joint.
Best for
Architectural statements, zinc and copper, and elevations that suit a strong vertical rhythm.
Watch for
More components per course. The batten detail needs careful terminations at ridge and eave.
Seam spacings are illustrative; real figures depend on the product and manufacturer.
Finishes
Colour is light on metal.
A screen can only suggest a finish. Gloss level, metal type and the angle of the sun change how a colour reads, and a roof looks different on a grey November morning than at golden hour. We bring physical samples to your site and hold them against your walls, trim and windows before anything is ordered.
- Charcoal. Deep neutral that sits well with timber and stone.
- Bronze. Warm and earthy; shifts noticeably between overcast and sun.
- Zinc. Cool grey with a soft sheen, reminiscent of natural zinc.
- Forest. Recedes into evergreen landscapes.
- Slate blue. Mid-dark blue-grey that reads well in marine light.
- Bone. A light finish; keeps roof surfaces cooler and shows seams softly.
Discuss your roof
Found a line you like? Put it on your roof.
Profile and finish are only two decisions. The estimator also asks about pitch, shape and material.