Standing Seam Roofing Installation

The metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel.

Standing seam roofing installation.

Installation of a standing seam metal roof involves joining vertical interlocking panels from the top of the roof ridge to the roof s eave edge. For nail strip panels one pancake screw is required every 12 24 inches depending on wind requirements. The area where each panel joins the next is raised above the roof s flat surface. 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.

Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners. The total price goes from 5 to 26 per square foot. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Pancake screws are used because they are strong and yet have a low profile that does not interfere with panel and trim installation.

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. This includes 3 400 to 10 200 for labor. Panels are mechanically attached with hidden fasteners to a continuous solid substrate with an. There are two main reasons.

When installing a standing seam it is strongly recommended that all asphalt shingles are removed before the installation in order to prevent avoid the telegraphing effect where horizontally installed shingles punch through the vertical sheet metal roofing panels causing unsightly dents that cannot be fixed removed. Standing seam metal roofing is sometimes called raised or vertical seam. Running solo 15ft panels on an open section of roof with no protrusions or obstacles. Unlike steel and aluminum shingles standing seam panels should not be installed over the existing asphalt shingles.