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Benefits From Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Metal roofing systems can be fabricated subsequently covered by the next
in a factory and delivered directly to a adjoining panel during installation. The
job ready for installation or you can second (and less costly) method utilizes
have the panels made right on the job so exposed fasteners that are driven through
you can cut and shape each piece each metal panel into the roof sheathing.
precisely and as you desire. Now we can discuss how standing seam
The natural properties of a metal roof metal roofs are constructed. Let's assume
are very impressive. Metal panels are the metal roof panels are going to be
durable and long lasting as well as formed on the jobsite instead of in a
virtually maintenance free. They offer metal fabricators shop or factory.
tons of remodeling benefits like the Each section of the metal roof is
ability to be installed over almost any individually formed to the desired
type of existing roof system and the wide length. This reduces jobsite waste, as
array of color options and styles that short and long panels can be cut to the
can be used to match any home style. appropriate length. To form the
Standing seam metal roofs have become interlocking panes, a metal fabrication
popular in parts of the country that machine called a brake is used to shape
present harsh weather conditions such as metal into various designs.
the Deep South, where conditions are hot A sharp-toothed hydraulic shear cuts each
and humid for many months of the year. panel to the appropriate length without
They are also admired by northerners damaging the panel ends. Although some
because of their ability to withstand hand trimming is involved, the panels are
heavy snow and wind loads. formed and cut to length and ready to
Some of the other advantages of install in just a few minutes.
significant value are the fire resistant Individual roof elements are installed in
properties and the universal styling that a specific sequence to create a
enables blending to almost any home's watertight seal. First, roofing paper is
design. Metal roofs offer what many installed over the roof sheathing. Next,
believe to be the perfect styles for the roof's valleys (formed where two roof
upscale homes as well as homes of lesser sections meet at an angle) are covered. A
value, such as mobile homes. The most preformed ridge cap covers the roof's
popular of any style is the standing seam peak. Every vertical roof panel is
metal roof, which has been used fastened and adjoined to the ridge vent
throughout the world on almost every type for a consistent look.
of home imaginable. Each roof panel that runs from ridge to
A standing seam roof is constructed of eave tucks neatly into the ridge vent.
many interlocking panels that run Clips secure each panel to the roof
vertically from the roof's ridge (the top sheathing. Using hidden fasteners creates
of the roof) to the eave. The a more polished look once the job is
interlocking seam where two panels join completed. The next adjoining panel will
together is raised above the roof's flat cover the clips that secure each panel
surface, allowing water to run off (left). The raised seams formed by the
without seeping between panels. panel ends are crimped together to form a
Standing seam roofs come in many shapes watertight seal.
and sizes. In some instances, the Each adjacent roof panel is crimped
vertical panels are cut to length at a together. Each panel hides the clips that
factory and delivered to the job site. secure the adjacent panel to the roof
Metal panels can also be made at the job sheathing. By completely covering the
using portable metal fabrication fasteners, they are not exposed to the
equipment. Other options include standing elements, reducing the possibility of
seam "shingles" that arrive prepackaged water damaging the roof sheathing or the
(typically in three to five-foot lengths) structural system below.
and are installed in a staggered pattern The final results: Ridge cap, valleys and
for visual effect. vertical sections all come together to
Two types of methods are commonly used to form a watertight seal against the
secure the panels to the roof sheathing. elements. A properly installed metal roof
Hidden fasteners are secured to the can go many years with little or no
raised portion of each panel, and maintenance.




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