Standing Seam Metal Roofing is defined
as a concealed fastener metal panel
system that features vertical legs and
a broad, flat area between the two
legs. It’s also described as having
raised seams, or vertical legs, that
rise above the level of the panel’s
flat area. Standing seam systems can
be used for either metal roofing,
which is the most common, or metal
walls.
The main idea to remember
for standing seam systems is that the
fastener is hidden, whether the panel
is attached to the roof deck using a
clip or is directly fastened to the
decking material under the vertical
leg using a fastener flange.
Metal is elegant – there is real beauty and character in a standing seam roof. It articulates a classic way of thinking about design, from the principles used to tailor it, to the manner in which it is used, to the other building products and systems it embraces.
Standing seam metal roofs are synonymous with strength and durability and are known to have a service life of 50 years and more. Consequently, the life cycle costs are substantially lower than conventional roofing materials, making a metal roof an extremely cost-effective roofing solution.
