An alternative to composite panelling for new-builds is a twinskin or built-up system of cladding. The method of fixing the individual roof components allows for flexibility and diversity within the design of the roof or wall cladding. This system can be used in the same way as composite panelling with the correct thickness of insulation to achieve the required thermal efficiency.

Liner sheets can vary in design for different projects i.e perforated liners for sound absorbtion or thicker sheets to allow personel to traffic across roofs prior to completion. Aluminium or coated steel topsheets can be fixed above the insulation and liner panels to match almost any specification.

As well as being suitable for new builds the system offer flexibility for refurbishments and repair works that will offer an existing roof another 20-25 years of life with no real impact upon the clients business.

Twinskin systems offer flexibility not only within their capacity to be adaptable to different roofing situations and designs but also literally in that they can be used to form curved roofs. For roofing refurbishment projects this factor can be exploited to work around some of the issues that can arise. The use of separate steel sheets makes adaptation simpler such as crimping the sheets which allows them to be formed to a curve.

The weather sheet or topsheet is available in a range of colours and coatings each of which can be used to allow the roof or walls to blend into its surroundings or alternatively to reflect a brand or corporate image. Wall cladding can be fixed horizontally, vertically or diagonally to create a striking effect particularly when combined with different colours.

Contact JDB Industrial Roofing with details of your project and we can assist you in the design of your cladding specifications and aesthetics.