Standing Seam Metal Roof Drip Edge Detail

Apply a row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs.

Standing seam metal roof drip edge detail.

To provide a drip edge allow an overhang of 1 to 2 inches at the eave. Corrosion will happen at some point in the lifetime of the roof. Pancake screws are applied to the nail strip of the standing seam panels. At the gable edge use a gable or sidewall flashing.

This guide is does not cover some aspects of installation. This will keep weather out prevent lifting in high winds and provide a neat finished appearance. Install additional sections of hip ridge flashings with minimum 4 inch end laps and tube sealant at laps. Many details in a standing seam metal roof have folds or hemmed edges that conceal the cut edge of the metal.

When used extended drip edge should be installed first along the drip edge of the roof. At the gable edge use a gable or sidewall flashing. A contractor can minimize the appearance of edge creep by using lap flashing hemming exposed edges when possible or using a paint pen on visible cut edges. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.

Install zee closures onto panels at both sides. Standing seam roof trim. The sketch above illustrates the end profile of roof drip edge flashing and shows its placement on the roof. Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center.

The connecting point where the two separate metal panels meet forms a vertically pointed rib or a seam that is one inch to inch and a half high. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Use hip ridge flashing to locate correct position of zee closures. Abc manufactures custom standing seam metal roof and wall panel trim to suit your building s needs.

Lengths of drip vary but typically it s sold in ten foot lengths 120. Butyl sealant tape or tube sealant should be used under all z channel. To provide a drip edge allow an overhang of 1 to 2 inches at the eave. The trim and roofing sheet should be fastened every 12 to 24 inches along the gable edge.

Rivet hip ridge flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center both sides. Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners. The trim and roofing sheet should be fastened every 12 to 24 inches along the gable edge. This will keep weather out prevent lifting in high winds and provide a neat fin ished appearance.

The lower end of each panel is then trimmed and the hem pre bent before installation see pg 9. See our installation guide for more info.