Framing For Standing Seam Metal Roof

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.

Framing for standing seam metal roof.

24 ga standard 22 ga optional minimum roof slope. Apply row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs. The choice will often depend on the type of construction and the purpose of the building including residential commercial industrial and agricultural applications. Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center.

The recommended dimensions should be specified from the table below. The proper framing design metal roof system insulation package and ventilation are essential components to help reduce your operating costs and allow low maintenance for many years. 1 4 12 factory applied side lap sealant. 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.

These pans run parallel to the slope of the roof and are joined to adjacent pans with double locked standing seams. Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners. 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. Use endwall flashing to locate correct position of zee closures.

Union corrugating company is an industry leader serving the residential commercial and agricultural roofing and siding markets. In its most basic terms metal standing seam roof ssr and through fastened roof panel systems can be supported on either open framing or solid substrates. We re continually striving to manufacture metal roofing that s more durable efficient and sustainable. It s also described as having raised seams or vertical legs that rise above the level of the panel s flat area.

Standing seam roofing is composed of preformed or field formed pans usually between 14 to 18 inches wide when finished. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. Structural trapezoidal standing seam roof panel 24 or 18 panel coverage 2 11 16 rib height gauges. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.

Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. Install zee closures onto panels at both sides. Our unique distribution system allows us to prove the fastest a. For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles.