Metal Flat Seam Roofing

Metal roofing in stock in southern california and delivered inexpensively to northern california.

Metal flat seam roofing.

A seaming apparatus is simply rolled along the panels to crimp the panel seams together. Western roofing systems has been involved in over 10 000 installations in the past 20 years throughout california. Many details in a standing seam metal roof have folds or hemmed edges that conceal the cut edge of the metal. Flat seam roofing systems are typically used on roofs that are flat or have a low pitch or alternatively on very steep slopes.

Rectangular cold rolled copper sheets. Some metal roofing used on low slope applications requires machine seaming during installation to ensure a watertight seal. Two adjacent sides of the sheets are folded over and two are folded under to form 3 4 locks. A contractor can minimize the appearance of edge creep by using lap flashing hemming exposed edges when possible or using a paint pen on visible cut edges.

In addition to metal roofing of all designs standing seam to future roofs and stone coated steel we also install all brands of asphalt shingles and flat roof materials. It s also described as having raised seams or vertical legs that rise above the level of the panel s flat area. They are installed with clips that are fastened into the plywood. The fasteners are concealed for both weather tightness and stream lined appearance.

In this application galvanized steel and copper are the most widely used metals with stainless steel and zinc rarely installed. 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. They are also used on curved surfaces such as domes and barrel vaults. Flat seamed roofs are used on very low pitched roofs and have soldered seams.

Only recently since 1990 s has architectural roofing entered into the mainstream of residential roofing market. Flat seam roofing is constructed of 18 by 24 20 oz. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.

Standing seam is the most common metal roofing.