Standing Seam Metal Roof Installation Details

Step by step instruction on how to install a standing seam metal roof.

Standing seam metal roof installation details.

From underlayment venting layout. Panels are mechanically attached with hidden fasteners to a continuous solid substrate with an underlayment. Standing seam roofing is particularly noted for its use of hidden fasteners. Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners.

Unlike steel and aluminum shingles standing seam panels should not be installed over the existing asphalt shingles. Applicability the metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel. Pancake screws are used because they are strong and yet have a low profile that does not interfere with panel and trim installation. For do it yourself enthusiasts for your first installation we recommend installing standing seam on a simple gable roof with minimum roof penetrations.

We cover all the basics of metal roof installation. 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. If you have chimneys skylights dormers and or valleys on your roof we recommend you leave this task to a seasoned professional installer because it s really easy to make costly mistakes when installing metal flashing and other details.