Standing Seam Metal Roof Detail

Standing seam roofs are generally made from thicker grades of steel than corrugated steel roofs.

Standing seam metal roof detail.

Standing seam metal roofing is a concealed fastener roofing system which features vertical or trapezoidal legs with a flat space in between. The metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. This metal roofing system from mbci is one of the most durable and weather tight roof systems available in the industry.

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. The recommended dimensions should be specified from the table below. The detailing and attachment methods described within this manual best reflect steep. 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.

Standing seam roofing is composed of preformed or field formed pans usually between 14 to 18 inches wide when finished. These pans run parallel to the slope of the roof and are joined to adjacent pans with double locked standing seams. Its concealed fastener design ensures that the fasteners aren t exposed to the elements which could cause them to fail over time.