Rolled Seam Metal Roof

How different can standing seam metal roofing and exposed fastener metal roofing really be.

Rolled seam metal roof.

On site rollforming of the metal coil to form panels appropriately spacing clips on the seam per the manufacturer s requirements fastening the clips down to the roof deck for snap lock systems. Seams the weak point in any roof and a potential entry point for moisture are raised above the level of the roofing panel. One great advantage of standing seam metal roofs is contained in the name itself. For standing seam it s much more complex and labor intensive and may include.

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. You might be thinking. This cannot be said for composition shingles or especially for torch down or rolled roofing. While each system utilizes some of the same materials and ultimately performs the same function of covering and protecting a structure standing seam and exposed fastener systems are drastically different in their benefits and drawbacks.

Aligning the panels and. On site fabrication saves on shipping damage sizing errors and freight charges. Quickly we found out that there are a number of problems with the supply chain involved with pre formed panels. Typically it is difficult to get.

On site metal roll forming advantages of on site roll forming when we began installing metal roofing 2 decades ago we started with panels that were manufactured elsewhere and shipped to us.