The Benefits Of Bespoke Fabrication

When it comes to fabrication, the “one size fits all” approach doesn’t apply to every project. Bespoke fabrication is becoming increasingly popular as the machinery and equipment used are more advanced allowing unique products to be created just as easily as off-the-peg designs.

Drawing on over 45 years of manufacturing experience, Roofclad expanded its services in 2020 to include metal-fabricated products to the general public. This allowed us to create bespoke products designed and manufactured to fit our client’s specific requirements.

There are many bespoke steel fabrication benefits such as customisation and flexibility. This post looks at bespoke fabrication in more detail and the many benefits it offers to clients.

What Is Meant By Bespoke Fabrications?

Bespoke fabrication is the process of manufacturing a product that meets the exact dimensions and specifications of an individual design as opposed to a mass-produced product with standard sizing and shape.
This type of steel fabrication enables us to create long-lasting solutions that will benefit your business for many years to come with a customised roof that will keep your building protected.
The use of sheet metal is common in the roofing industry in both residential and commercial settings due to its durability and ease of installation. From single-skin gutters to rainwater downpipes, our expert teams can fabricate and manufacture bespoke roofing products that meet the specifications of your building.

The Key Features Of Bespoke Fabrications

The Main Benefits Of Bespoke Metal Fabrications

There are several benefits to using bespoke fabrication that is tailored to exact specifications which include:

• customisation and flexibility
• high-quality steel
• Quick & instant communications
• Manufactured to your needs
• Cost-Effectiveness In The Long Run

Read on to find out more about these benefits.

Customisation And Flexibility

A bespoke fabrication process provides you with the exact structural steelwork or metal part that you require for your project. There’s no need to make modifications to the part of your application because it has been made to your specific requirements.

The fabrication experts will create components that are unique and meet the highest standards. The best material is used such as one with a protective zinc coating or one that is corrosion resistant to create the shapes and sizes required to create a durable and quality part.

High-Quality Steel

One of the main reasons why steel fabrication is a popular way to create parts and components is because of the metal’s longevity and strength. Stainless steel can be shaped and moulded to whatever form is required, and because it is lighter and stronger than other materials and metals, less is needed making it more cost-effective.

Another key benefit of using steel fabrication is that it is 100% recyclable, and uses relatively little energy to produce it, making it both environmentally and economically sustainable. Using only the exact amount of material required helps to reduce the amount of unnecessary waste.

Unlike other forms of metal such as iron, steel is resistant to high temperatures and corrosion enabling the creation of products that will last for many years to come. At Roofclad we only use the highest quality materials including:

• 0.7mm plastisol-coated steel
• 0.7mm bright white liner.
• 1.2-2mm galvanised steel.
• 1-3mm aluminium

Quick & Instant Communications

Bespoke metal fabrication makes it possible to get the job done quicker and more efficiently. Instead of long waits and unreliable deadlines, you’ll be working closely with a team that uses their expertise to ensure the fabrication is fit for purpose.

As well as the convenience of the product itself, you’ll also have a far more convenient service. Custom metal sheet fabrication is time efficient, using technologies like computer-aided design and plasma systems to easily customise steel structures and make them into high-quality parts.

The team of experts at Roofclad work in collaboration with you to create a final piece that meets your exact specifications. Communication is key to this which creates a combined experience and enables everyone to have an input to ensure any changes are made in a timely way, rather than once the final product is created.

We pride ourselves in creating an inclusive working environment that gives our customers a high level of satisfaction and confidence in our teams in producing fabrications that deliver exactly what they need.

Manufactured To Your Needs

Not all off-the-shelf parts will fit all job requirements, meaning that sometimes you end up settling for the closest match. This can have an impact on how well your product performs.

However, the versatility and customisable nature of steel fabrication, whatever the size or shape of your design, means you can be confident that the result will be a part that meets your needs exactly. There’s no need to settle for second best.

Bespoke fabrications enable an awkwardly shaped roof to function as effectively as possible as it can be created exactly to the shape required.

Offering greater control and efficiency, steel fabrication is extremely popular with the roofing industry. Fabricated products have more flexibility in terms of style, and by being manufactured to your exact specifications, when it’s installed, there shouldn’t be a need for adjustments helping to eliminate delays.

Cost-Effectiveness In The Long Run

By creating exactly the right product for your requirements the first time, there’s no need for modifications once it is fitted. This creates cost-effective building materials and products that are ideal for commercial buildings as maintenance costs not just for the roof, but the building it protects.

Roofclad can help with all your roofing needs, whether that is with one of our standard products or a bespoke solution. All our components are quality-checked before being packaged and delivered to ensure they arrive in prime condition. A just-in-time delivery process, guided by our site managers means reduced on-site storage is required helping us to provide cost-effective services.

Bespoke Metal Fabrication With Roofclad Systems

Bespoke fabrication requires expertise. Roofclad has been leading the way in structural steel fabrication with our highly skilled workforce who understand the importance of providing quality products, on time and to your exact requirements so that the performance of your project isn’t compromised.

We can manufacture a wide range of bespoke roofing fabrications including:

• Rainwater downpipes.
• Flashings.
• Weatherfast composite gutters.
• Single skin gutters.
• Weatherfast gutter lining systems.
• Column casing.
• Soakers.
• Press brake sheets.
• Powder polyester coated products.
• Welded units.

To find out how we can help you create a bespoke roofing solution, get in touch with our fabrication team to discuss your project and find out how we can help.