Roof bars are the foundation of any load carrying system. All other things are fixed to them. It is advisable to always buy roof bars of best quality materials to ensure safety and also to avoid any damage to the vehicle.

Materials used for making Roof Bars
Roof bar needs to be made from heavy duty and durable materials. Commonly used materials for making roof bars for commercial vehicles are:

• Stainless Steel
• Zinc Plating
• Black or Polyester Powder Coated

Features of Roof Bar
Commercial vehicle roof bars are associated with following features:

• Roof bars are available for most type of vehicles.
• Mostly they are adjustable for height and width.
• Provided with special mounting points on the roof.
• They are corrosion resistant and do not damage the vehicle roof.
• Supplied with fitting instructions and fixings.

System of Roof Bars
Generally there are five major systems of attaching roof bars to a vehicle:

• With gutters
• Without gutters
• With longitudinal roof rails
• With special mounting points in the roof
• With longitudinal 'T track' rails mounted flush against the roof.