IBR (686mm Cover) Profile

Description

GENERAL INFORMANTION AND APPLICATION 

South Africa’s most popular roof sheeting.
IBR (Inverted Box Rib) is a high-performance profile ideal for commercial, industrial, and residential roofing applications.

Key Features:

✅ Effective Cover Width: 686mm

✅ Profile: Angular trapezoidal flutes

✅ High strength-to-weight ratio for optimal load span performance

✅ Excellent drainage due to deep, broad flute design

✅ Factory forming available: Cranked (NFO/BFO), Bullnosed (min. 450mm radius)

✅ Optional stiffening rib to reduce oil-canning when used as cladding

✅ Color orientation: Choose Broad Flute Out (BFO) for roofing

Pitch Guidelines:

➤ Min. 5° pitch (approx. 87.5mm rise per meter) for roofs under 15m

➤ Min. 7.5° pitch recommended for longer spans

Delivery Options:

• 🚛 Sheets up to 15m delivered by our own fleet

• 🚚 Sheets up to 22m available by special arrangement

SHEET LENGTH AND RECOMMENDED PITCH:

We are equipped to supply and deliver IBR sheets up to 15 meters in length using our own fleet of vehicles. For sheets longer than 15 meters, up to 22 meters, delivery can be arranged by special request and may incur an additional transport fee.

Roof Pitch Requirements:

• Minimum recommended pitch: 5° (approx. 87.5mm rise per meter)

  • Suitable for roof slopes up to 15 meters

• For longer roof slopes or sheets over 15 meters:
  A minimum pitch of 7.5° is recommended to ensure effective water runoff and avoid water ingress.

We advise adhering to these pitch guidelines for optimal roof performance and drainage.