Standing Seam Metal Roof
A standing seam roof is among the most durable and maintenance free type of any metal roof and can last over 30 years.
Standing seam metal roof. Standing seam is a metal roofing system featuring vertical metal panels running from the ridge of the roof all the way down to the eaves. Standing seam metal roofing is a concealed fastener roofing system which features vertical or trapezoidal legs with a flat space in between. Often called commercial roofing or agricultural panel roofing or even barn. Our standing seam is also available in tapered and curved designs.
Most metal roofs were confined to commercial buildings or only to very cool very expensive architect driven residential structures. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. 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. The main idea to remember for standing seam systems is that the fastener is hidden whether the panel is attached to the roof deck using a clip or is directly fastened to the decking material under the vertical leg using a fastener flange.
Standing seam roofing provides additional energy reduction benefits and can be installed easily in many instances over the existing roofing material. This metal roofing system from mbci is one of the most durable and weather tight roof systems available in the industry. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Its concealed fastener design ensures that the fasteners aren t exposed to the.
Available in a wide variety of colors including metallic the lokseam standing seam metal roofing panel adds beauty and longevity to your home. Standing seam systems can be used for either metal roofing which is the most common or metal walls. Standing seam metal roofs were only a figment of the imagination in the minds of average homeowners. The upturned edge of a metal panel connecting it to the adjacent panel creates a distinctive vertical line known as a standing seam.
Its unique mechanical lock design profile forms a weather tight unit and unlike some other types of panel metal roofs no rivets or screws are exposed on the surface of the panels. Those types of metal roofs typically have panels that run vertically up the roof. Now they seem to be popping up on every block. A 24 and 22 gauge steel can also be used.
Standing seam roofs are generally made from thicker grades of steel than corrugated steel roofs.