🧰 Flashings
The Flashings dialog allows you to define new flashing and trim profiles used in your roof or wall models within Roof Wizard.
As with all product definitions, the Product Code is the key element — it links the Flashing to its accessories, pricing, and labour records.
When you select Set-Up > Flashings, the Define Flashing dialog box opens, allowing you to enter both textual information (for identification and selection) and geometric information (used for quantity calculations).
⚙️ Flashing Definition Fields
Field | Description |
Type of Flashing | Choose from a dropdown list of categories: Ridge, Valley, Fascia, Gutter, Barge, Apron, Batten, Box Gutter, Step, or User-Defined. |
Supplier | Enter the supplier name or click Supplier to select one from the existing database list. The list of Suppliers is set up in People. See People for more info. |
Finish | Enter or select the finish of the panel (e.g. Colorbond, Zincalume, Galvanised).
The list of Names is based on the existing Flashing definitions. 💡 Note: If the finish includes “Painted”, “Color”, “Colour”, or any text containing “COL”, Roof Wizard will automatically prompt you to select a colour when using the panel. Define available colours under Set-Up > Metal Colours. |
Fastener Code | Select a predefined fastener from the list or enter a new fastener directly into the fastener field. Fasteners are defined in Set-Up>Fasteners. See Set-Up>Fasteners for more info. |
Description | A user-defined text description to identify the flashing profile. |
Product Code | A unique identifier for this panel, used to connect pricing, labour, and accessories. |
Fasteners per m | The number of fasteners per metre (or per foot) used in estimating. |
Minimum Length | Sets the minimum allowable flashing length. Any flashing shorter than this will automatically be adjusted up to this length. |
Maximum Length | The maximum length available for ordering, or |
Gauge | Displays the base metal thickness of the selected trim material. |
Cost Method | Sets the cost unit to either per metre / foot or per length. |
Cost per Unit | The cost value, as determined by the above method. |
Estimation Method | Determines how Roof Wizard calculates the total number and length of flashings required. (See below for details.) |
Pay Rate Schedule | Allows you to assign a specific labour rate to this flashing. None – no labour charge applied Default – uses the standard rate (e.g., ridge flashing uses the ridge rate) Current – uses a line item from the currently selected pay schedule Custom – choose from a list of previously defined pay rate schedules (from either metal or tile pay rate sets)
See Metal Pay Rates - Variable for more info. |
Pay Rate Line Item | Assign a user-defined line item from the selected pay rate schedule (defined under Set-Up > Pay Rates > Metal Pay Rates – Variable or Fixed).
See Special Pay Rates for more info. |
Select | Opens a list of existing flashing definitions to view, edit, or duplicate. |
Delete | Removes the current flashing definition. |
Add | Adds a new flashing definition (must have a unique product code). |
Accessories | Opens the Accessory Definition dialog to associate accessories with this flashing (e.g. clips, end caps). |
Stock Lengths | Opens the Flashing Stock Lengths dialog box. See Panel Stock Lengths for more info. |
[Cancel] | Closes the dialog without saving changes. |
[OK] | Saves all changes to the data file — nothing is permanently saved until you click [OK]. |
🪟 Dialog Controls
Button | Function |
Select | Displays all metal panels in the database for selection, editing, or deletion. |
Delete | Deletes the currently selected definition. |
Add | Adds the current panel definition to the database (must have a unique Product Code). |
Accessories | Opens the Define Panel Accessories dialog box. See Panel Accessories for more info. |
Update | Updates an existing metal panel record after editing. |
Stock-Lengths | Opens the Panel Stock Lengths dialog box. See Panel Stock Lengths for more info. |
Cancel | Closes the dialog without saving changes. |
OK | Commits all changes to the data file — nothing is permanently saved until you click [OK]. |
🔍 Sorting and Searching Flashings
Use the Search or Type filters to quickly locate a specific flashing within a long list.
This helps streamline setup and editing, especially when working with large databases.
🧩 Pay Rate Integration
When defining a flashing, it’s recommended to:
Define and save pay rate schedules first (see Set-Up > Pay Rates).
Link your flashing to a specific rate or user-defined labour item.
This ensures that unique installation processes (e.g. scribing, folding, sealant work) are accurately costed in reports.
🪜 Show Angle (Trim Bend Display)
If enabled in System Preferences, the Show Angle option displays the angle of bend between adjacent roof planes directly in reports and on-screen annotations.
This information:
Appears in flashing cutting lists, assisting correct fabrication.
Displays bend angles in degrees on the plan view.
Helps installers match each flashing to its correct roof edge, particularly on complex roof shapes with varying pitches.
🔸 Line annotation is only applied to drawings when flashings are cut-to-length or fixed per run.
If manufactured in standard stock lengths, bend angles are not annotated unless the estimation method is set to calculate each run separately (not total run).
🗂 File Details
Flashings are stored in:
Flashing_V6.csv(orFlashing.csvfor legacy versions)Pay rate links are stored in:
FLPayLink.datPDF documentation links are stored in:
PDFS.CSV
📄 Quote Groups and Documentation Links
Roof Wizard supports integration with external accounting systems and document packages.
Each product (including flashings) can:
Be assigned to a Quote Group for grouped reporting, and
Be linked to a PDF file (e.g., specification sheet or manufacturer datasheet).
If a Drawing Report of type PDFReport is defined under Drawings, the software can automatically compile all linked PDFs for that project and send them to the printer.
⚠️ Important Note — Flashing File Compatibility
Beginning with version 5.8, Roof Wizard introduced an additional variable (Gauge) to flashing definitions.
This change means flashing files are not backward compatible with versions prior to 5.8.
Older versions use:
Flashing.csvNewer versions (v5.8 and later) use:
Flashing_V6.csv
If an older Flashing.csv file is opened in a newer version, it will be automatically converted and saved in the new format to preserve functionality.
🔸 Once converted, the file cannot be opened in versions prior to v5.8.
✅ Summary
The Flashings setup allows you to:
Define every flashing type used in your roof systems
Control material, cost, and labour associations
Apply pay rates and manufacturing constraints
Include bend angle annotations for fabrication accuracy
Link documentation for streamlined quoting and reporting
🔹 Setting up flashings correctly ensures accurate costing, clear fabrication data, and seamless report generation.