Standing Seam Metal Flat Roof

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Standing seam metal flat roof. Standing seam is a metal roofing system that is designed to interlock to itself keeping water out. The standing seam metal roofing panels are flat in the pan and can be bent to create a hem. Standing seam standing seam metal roofing panels. Standing seam metal roofing is a particular type of metal roofing that raises the seams above the level of the roofing itself.

The result is roofing details that are water proof for long term. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Standing seam panels must be installed in sequence but after the recommended underlayment has been placed. In retrofit projects a sub framing system is attached to the existing flat roof surface to provide a minimum 12 roof pitch.

However there are many mechanically seamed standing seams that are very appropriate for lower pitch roofs usually down to about 1 4 12 most flat seam products will have soldered seams to make them watertight even on a flat roof. Standing seam metal roofing is defined as a concealed fastener metal panel system that features vertical legs and a broad flat area between the two legs. One of the main advantages or purposes is roof drain. While many corrugated steel roofs are made using the thinner 29 gauge steel a minimum of 26 gauge g 90 galvanized steel or more commonly galvalume steel better is used for manufacturing of standing seam metal panels.

Install level of difficulty. Snap lock standing seams should not be used on roofs under 1 5 or 2 12. Standing seam roofs are generally made from thicker grades of steel than corrugated steel roofs. A standing seam design assures adequate draining from rain and snow effectively eliminating ponding leaks and related problems typically associated with built up roofs.

Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Continuous panels run from the ridge of the roof down to the eaves. The hem is then slid onto a cleat which is sealed with butyl tape when attached. This metal roofing system from mbci is one of the most durable and weather tight roof systems available in the industry.

Thanks for your questions. Standing seam metal roofing is a concealed fastener roofing system which features vertical or trapezoidal legs with a flat space in between.