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Benefits From Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Metal roofing systems can be fabricatedadjoining panel during installation. The
in a factory and delivered directly to asecond (and less costly) method utilizes
job ready for installation or you canexposed fasteners that are driven
have the panels made right on the job sothrough each metal panel into the roof
you can cut and shape each piecesheathing.
precisely and as you desire.Now we can discuss how standing seam
The natural properties of a metal roofmetal roofs are constructed. Let's
are very impressive. Metal panels areassume the metal roof panels are going
durable and long lasting as well asto be formed on the jobsite instead of
virtually maintenance free. They offerin a metal fabricators shop or factory.
tons of remodeling benefits like theEach section of the metal roof is
ability to be installed over almost anyindividually formed to the desired
type of existing roof system and thelength. This reduces jobsite waste, as
wide array of color options and stylesshort and long panels can be cut to the
that can be used to match any homeappropriate length. To form the
style.interlocking panes, a metal fabrication
Standing seam metal roofs have becomemachine called a brake is used to shape
popular in parts of the country thatmetal into various designs.
present harsh weather conditions such asA sharp-toothed hydraulic shear cuts
the Deep South, where conditions are hoteach panel to the appropriate length
and humid for many months of the year.without damaging the panel ends.
They are also admired by northernersAlthough some hand trimming is involved,
because of their ability to withstandthe panels are formed and cut to length
heavy snow and wind loads.and ready to install in just a few
Some of the other advantages ofminutes.
significant value are the fire resistantIndividual roof elements are installed
properties and the universal stylingin a specific sequence to create a
that enables blending to almost anywatertight seal. First, roofing paper is
home's design. Metal roofs offer whatinstalled over the roof sheathing. Next,
many believe to be the perfect stylesthe roof's valleys (formed where two
for upscale homes as well as homes ofroof sections meet at an angle) are
lesser value, such as mobile homes. Thecovered. A preformed ridge cap covers
most popular of any style is thethe roof's peak. Every vertical roof
standing seam metal roof, which has beenpanel is fastened and adjoined to the
used throughout the world on almostridge vent for a consistent look.
every type of home imaginable.Each roof panel that runs from ridge to
A standing seam roof is constructed ofeave tucks neatly into the ridge vent.
many interlocking panels that runClips secure each panel to the roof
vertically from the roof's ridge (thesheathing. Using hidden fasteners
top of the roof) to the eave. Thecreates a more polished look once the
interlocking seam where two panels joinjob is completed. The next adjoining
together is raised above the roof's flatpanel will cover the clips that secure
surface, allowing water to run offeach panel (left). The raised seams
without seeping between panels.formed by the panel ends are crimped
Standing seam roofs come in many shapestogether to form a watertight seal.
and sizes. In some instances, theEach adjacent roof panel is crimped
vertical panels are cut to length at atogether. Each panel hides the clips
factory and delivered to the job site.that secure the adjacent panel to the
Metal panels can also be made at the jobroof sheathing. By completely covering
using portable metal fabricationthe fasteners, they are not exposed to
equipment. Other options includethe elements, reducing the possibility
standing seam "shingles" that arriveof water damaging the roof sheathing or
prepackaged (typically in three tothe structural system below.
five-foot lengths) and are installed inThe final results: Ridge cap, valleys
a staggered pattern for visual effect.and vertical sections all come together
Two types of methods are commonly usedto form a watertight seal against the
to secure the panels to the roofelements. A properly installed metal
sheathing. Hidden fasteners are securedroof can go many years with little or no
to the raised portion of each panel, andmaintenance.
subsequently covered by the next



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