In a perfect world a standing seam metal roof would have zero penetrations from the roof eve to the roof ridge.
Standing seam metal roof chimney flashing.
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.
A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.
Actually when a standing seam metal roof has a leak it is commonly at some type of flashing area.
Meaning that each layer should lap on top of the lower.
If these are damaged missing or applied incorrectly leaks could occur.
Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners.
The same techniques can be used on any style roof.
This is our third episode in our series on metal roofing involving chimney flashing.
This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels.
But these long metal field runs used in lateral series are rarely unbroken.
I use the shingle lap method.
Installers are finding more challenging flashing applications that require more technique and detailed procedures to complete successfully.