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As a UK market leader in metal roofing and cladding, we support architects with clear, reliable specifications.

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Clear Technical Data for Roofing and Cladding Systems

Product data is structured to support specification from the earliest design stages. Architects can review system information, performance criteria and supporting documentation in a format that integrates directly with specification workflows. This makes it easier to select compliant roofing and cladding systems and ensure the correct products are clearly defined within project documentation.

Information is maintained and regularly updated to reflect current standards, regulatory requirements and system performance. Integration with design and specification tools allows product data to move directly into the project specification, helping maintain accuracy from design through to construction.

Using NBS Source allows architects and specifiers to work with consistent technical information when selecting steel roofing and cladding systems. Clear, structured product data supports informed design decisions and helps ensure the specified systems are correctly represented throughout the project.

About NBS Source

NBS (National Building Specification) is a long-established, trusted platform serving the global construction industry, with specification at its core. For over 50 years, NBS has supported architects, engineers, and construction professionals by providing tools that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in specification writing.


NBS Source connects manufacturers with specifiers, offering a centralised platform for product discovery, selection, and specification. It works alongside NBS Chorus, the market-leading specification platform, and integrates with major design software such as Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft Archicad, and Vectorworks. This integration helps reduce errors, improve coordination, and ensure that specifications remain aligned with design models throughout a project.

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UK Roofing and Cladding Regulations: What Contractors and Specifiers Need to Know

A clear overview of key UK building regulations for roofing and cladding, including fire safety, insulation requirements and construction standards. …

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