Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal roofing panels are lightweight and can last for up to 60 year. Standing seam panels have modern lines and a sleek look. These panels are great for commercial, residential and recreational buildings. Because of its clean and modern appearance, standing seam is increasingly popular in architectural applications. These panel systems offer straight lines and can be made in any color you want, even custom colors.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing - Pros & Cons
Standing seam roofing systems have many advantages, but concealed fasteners are one of their greatest strengths. The washer surrounding the screw in exposed fastener systems is made from neoprene. The washer material can become brittle or brittle over time due to sun damage. Water can seep into the structure around the washer/fastener when this happens. This can be corrected by removing all screws and inserting new larger screws. They are much more weather-resistant than standing seam panels because there are no exposed screws. This makes the metal roofing system the most weather-resistant and durable available. The concealed fastener design means that they aren’t exposed the elements, which can cause them to fail. These panels are secured to the roof deck using clamps. This prevents moisture from seeping through any holes made by nails or other fasteners.
What Are the Disadvantages of Standing Seam Metal Roofing?
Standing seam metal roofing has a few drawbacks. It can be more costly than other types of metal roofing, particularly exposed fastener systems. It’s not always the most expensive, however, metal shingles and other stamped materials are often more affordable.
How Much Does Standing Seam Metal Roofing Cost?
The average cost of a standing seam metal roofing installation is between $23,000 and $30,000, depending on the size, pitch, or slope of your roof. Expect to pay $8-$14 per square. For a single-story home of standard size, you can expect to pay $8 to $14 per square.
Classic Types of Metal Roofing Systems
Standing seam metal roofing panels make up a part of the metal roofing product family. They are panels with male legs and female legs, which are attached to the roofing structure with clips. However, clipless panels are becoming more common as panel options grow.
Panel profiles refer to the way that panels are joined together. The type of roof, the slope of your property, and other factors will determine which profile you choose with the help an architect or contractor. The standing seam category includes many panel profiles, including:
>>> Mechanically Seamed Panels: These panels are roll-formed with precise edges that match each other. Once the panels are engaged, a seamer (manual or machine) is used to bend and lock the edges. There are two types of mechanical seams: single lock 90-degree seams or double lock 180-degree seams.
>>>Batten panel roofing is when the legs of the panels are rolled-formed and then butted up together. A metal cap is placed over the legs to create seams. It can be either snapped on or mechanically sewn into place. There are two types of metal caps that go over the legs: snap caps and tee seams.
>>>Nail Flange is similar to a snap lock panel system. However, instead of using clips to attach the panel to roof deck, it is fastened directly to the deck through the male leg from the metal panel. Once the fasteners have been installed, the female leg of a panel snaps over the entire male leg. This hides the fastener head.
>>> Clipped systems are made up of a clip that is embedded into the male/female panel legs, and then attached to the deck/purlins.
>>> Clipless standing systems can be fastened using a pre-punched nailing Flange. These flanges have repeating slots at every 2-4 inches to allow for attachment to the roofing deck. Most often, plywood is used.
>>> Trapezoidal systems These panels were originally standing seam panels. They are named trapezoidal because they have a trapezoidal opening at their eave. The trapezoidal opening is sealed with tape and an inner closure to keep it water tight. These panels are the most economical standing seam option. However, because of the trapezoidal opening after installation, they aren’t widely used in architectural applications or those with high visibility. Trapezoidal systems are best for simple buildings, such as those without valleys. They can be purchased in both machine-seamed and snap versions, and are generally installed from left to right.s
Are Metal Roofs Hurricane Proof?
Standing seam metal roofing systems are tested by reputable manufacturers to ensure they meet the highest industry standards. This means that they can be classified as engineered systems that have been proven to withstand extreme weather. This engineered option is essential in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.
Manufacturers offer warranties that guarantee their standing seam systems will not be damaged by the elements. The manufacturer will make the repairs if the system fails. Remember that weather-tight warranties do not apply to commercial projects.