Overview
Flashings are metal trim pieces commonly used in roofing and construction, including roof flashings and guttering trim pieces. They support accurate pricing, materials tracking, and consistent order management.
👥 Access Permissions
Only users with access to Flashings can add or edit them. Review user roles before commencing.
📝 Note
Ensure Flashings is enabled on the account. Contact support@factory.app or send a message via Messenger within Factory to enable this feature.
Flashing Details
A flashing in the Product Catalogue is made up of four configuration areas:
Flashing material
The flashing name can be edited at any time:
Make the desired edits.
Click
Save.
Flashing options
Thickness
Represents the metal thickness of the material used. Multiple thicknesses can be added, each creating a separate tab for pricing.
Type the thickness.
Press Enter on the keyboard to confirm the entry.
Click
Save.
Colours/Finishes
Define the available colours and finishes for the flashing material.
Type the colour or finish
Press Enter on the keyboard to confirm the entry.
Click
Save.
Fees
Additional charges applied to orders or quotes, commonly used for fabrication surcharges in metal shops.
Extra bend fee
Adds a cost for each bend when enabled.
Tapered fee/
Adds a cost for tapered or angled pieces when enabled.
Pricing
Pring table
Set girth minimums and maximums, as well as bends. Each thickness added creates a separate pricing tab.
Price level
Multiple price levels can be added. These mirror the initial table but start with zero values for customisation.
Add a flashing
Enter the Flashing Name in the Flashing Material field.
Add Thickness by typing the value and pressing Enter on the keyboard.
If applicable, enter Colours/Finishes and press Enter.
Set up Fees for any additional charges (e.g., extra bends or tapered pieces).
In Pricing, start by entering the Girth min and Girth max.
To add additional rows, click
+ add rowor right-click anywhere in the pricing table.
Add Bends by right-clicking in the pricing table and selecting the appropriate option.
Enter the Pricing for each configuration and add Price Levels if required.
Click
Saveto finalise
📝 Notes
Newly created Flashings appear in the Flashing category at the top of the Product Catalogue.
Bulk import of flashing price tables is also available. Contact support@factory.app or send a message via Messenger within Factory to enable this feature.
Duplicate a flashing
Steps to duplicate a single flashing:
Open the flashing to duplicate.
Click the three-dot options menu (⋮).
Select
Duplicate.
📝 Note
Flashings can also be duplicated in bulk from the Product Catalogue main page. Steps:
Select the checkbox next to the flashing(s).
Click
Tools>Duplicate Products.
Delete a flashing
Steps to delete a single flashing:
Open the flashing to delete.
Click the three-dot options menu (⋮).
Select
Delete.Confirm the action in the pop-up.
📝 Note
Flashings can also be deleted in bulk from the Product Catalogue main page. Steps:
Select the checkbox next to the flashing(s).
Click
Delete.
For drawing flashings on a sales order, see Adding Drawings/Flashings to a Quote or Order.