Lindab vs Catnic- Steel Standing Seam Roofing

[BeckC]

What are people’s thoughts on Catnic & Lindab standing seam roofing? Which is the better option out of the two? 

We are currently working on our Class Q self build, and looking at standing seam roofing options. Lindab and Catnic have proven to be the most affordable options for us, and offer the longer warranty with their roof coatings. However, I was wondering what everyone’s experiences have been. We are approximately 1mile away from the North Cornwall coast, so longevity and durability is incredibly important to us and our self build mortgage.

Did you favour a particular brand for steel standing seam, and why? Did you find a particular roof coating was better than other coatings?

[Russell griffiths]

I did some very rough analysis 

I asked for large samples of 3-4 manufacturers, 1 wouldn’t send it so they got dumped

the others I chucked on my driveway way and proceeded to walk on them every time I came home and parked the car. 
I did this for 2 months and checked the damage, I discounted one I didn’t like and got quotes from the other 2. 
 

I didn’t pick the cheapest but went with what I thought was a good product with good people to deal with. 

[saveasteading]

I bought Lindab products for decades because of the quality. So I'm a good referee but also biased.

Cladding, gutters, modular buildings.

I was shown round their ducting factory. Stunningly hitech.

 

I didn't know catnic made cladding so no comment.

 

See my previous comments on why I never specified standing seam.

 

[Peter Thompson]

I'm currently fitting Catnic Urban to our roof, which has a 5 degree fall. I have nothing to compare it with, and obvously can't comment on longevity.  But the coating has a reassuring, appearance; as if it is lightly embossed with a pimpled roller, and seems very thick.  The steel is much sturdier than I expected, and the panels click together very securely and look fantastic on the roof.

 

Apart from the look, we were drawn to Catnic by the excellent sales service, with an online estimator, which includes delivery. Despite being in north-east Scotland, delivery was possible and a kit arrived, including every last item needed to fit the roof, for around £8500 before VAT. The only negative is that obtaining information about fitting it was tricky, although a training day in Wales is available. We struggled to find anyone locally who would fit it, but as advanced (in experience and years) self-builders we've found that getting the 8.5 metre panels on the roof has been the biggest challenge.  

 

I'll try to remember to get some images tomorrow.

[Russell griffiths]

9 hours ago, Peter Thompson said:

I'm currently fitting Catnic Urban to our roof, which has a 5 degree fall. I have nothing to compare it with, and obvously can't comment on longevity.  But the coating has a reassuring, appearance; as if it is lightly embossed with a pimpled roller, and seems very thick.  The steel is much sturdier than I expected, and the panels click together very securely and look fantastic on the roof.

 

Apart from the look, we were drawn to Catnic by the excellent sales service, with an online estimator, which includes delivery. Despite being in north-east Scotland, delivery was possible and a kit arrived, including every last item needed to fit the roof, for around £8500 before VAT. The only negative is that obtaining information about fitting it was tricky, although a training day in Wales is available. We struggled to find anyone locally who would fit it, but as advanced (in experience and years) self-builders we've found that getting the 8.5 metre panels on the roof has been the biggest challenge.  

 

I'll try to remember to get some images tomorrow.

The training day is well worth it. Cardiff is the only location I think. 
unlike other companies catnic still supply this for free. 
 

I was rather peed off that after spending £20,000 with an icf company they then wanted £180 for a training day.🤬

[Peter Thompson]

A terrible photo, taken today and slightly into the sun.  I'm halfway across the roof now, and getting quite good at it.