How do I install a skillion roof?

Suited for QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS

Skillion roof shape

General Notes before using this guide:

This Guide has been prepared for a range of designs using LYSAGHT ® products. The information in this guide is suitable for use only in areas N1 (W28) - N3 (W41), and where a tropical cyclone is unlikely to occur as defined in Australian Standard AS4055 Wind Loads on Housing. LYSAGHT LIVING ® kits have been designed as a complete unit. 

All erection and connection details to be made in accordance with the relevant standard connection details drawing contained in this Guide.

 For all structures in this Guide:

  • These designs use CUSTOM ORB®, TRIMDEK®, FLATDEK®, SPANDEK® roofing profiles and FIRMLOK® beams.
  • The design allows for the patio cover to be attached on 1 side only or freestanding.
  • The design is for attachment to timber frame structure only.
  • The design allows for attachment to metal/timber fascia only.
  • Post height must not exceed 2700mm from ground.
  • Roof pitch of structures are preset at 22.5 degrees

 

The Skillion Installation Guide, covers the following steps:

  1. Component Assembly Diagram 
  2. Components
  3. How to get started
  4. Structure types
  5. Fitting attachment brackets and rear receiver channel
  6. Fitting a headbeam 
  7. Fitting return beam - rafter - purlin 
  8. Making a stiffened gutter
  9. Fitting of the checked post
  10. Attaching to a slab 
  11. Post into footing
  12. FITTING FLATDEK®
  13. FITTING FLATDEK® LIGHT PANELS
  14. Fitting gutter straps
  15. Prepare the downpipe position 

 

 

For an in-depth explanation on this process, please refer to the Skillion Installation Guide:

Last updated 13 October 2025

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