Standing Seam Metal Roof Layers

In a standing seam roof long single panels run vertically all the way from the eave to the ridge.

Standing seam metal roof layers.

We specialize in providing painted galvalume and aluminum for the architecturally driven metal panel industry. Panels are mechanically attached with hidden fasteners to a continuous solid substrate with an underlayment. Selecting the right underlayments for a lifetime metal roof should be a primary concern for anyone thinking about specifying or choosing to install a metal roof on their home. Properly installed standing seam metal roofs will last 2 3 times longer than lighter gauge screw down metal roofing.

A 24 and 22 gauge steel can also be used. The quality and type of underlayments used on the project in the long term will affect the overall performance of the roof. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. In contrast steel shingles are small panels installed in horizontal rows much like other shingles.

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. Sheffield metals has the ability to meet a wide array of needs with more than. Its unique mechanical lock design profile forms a weather tight unit and unlike some other types of panel metal roofs no rivets or screws are exposed on the surface of the panels.

Interlock standing seam metal roof panels are a fully interlocking system. Our standing seam is also available in tapered and curved designs. Most standing seam metal roofing is given color with kynar paint that last 35 years. In the purest form they are panels with male and female legs that are engaged and installed with clips to the roofing substructure.

We carry both stock and custom trims and flashings and provide screws and other accessories specific to standing seam installation. Standing seam roofing is available in either acrylic coated or galvalume or several different colors low gloss paint systems on the finish side with primer and washcoat on the reverse side. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Sheffield metals is a leader in the distribution of coated and bare metal products as well as engineered standing seam metal roof ssmr wall systems.

Not only is the metal itself thicker 24 gauge compared to lighter grade metals 29 gauge the paint is also much better. Standing seam panels are a product family of metal roofing. The metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel.