Standing Seam Metal Roof Framing

For longer slopes and lower roof pitches contact fabral for other suitable profiles.

Standing seam metal roof framing.

The choice will often depend on the type of construction and the purpose of the building including residential commercial industrial and agricultural applications. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. The considerations and reason for one system over the other is what i ll attempt to explain in this posting.

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. Roof pitch the metal roofing panels shown in this manual require a mini mum slope of 2 per foot to ensure proper drainage. These stylish and durable panels are perfect for residential agricultural. When installing a standing seam it is strongly recommended that all asphalt shingles are removed before the installation in order to prevent avoid the telegraphing effect where horizontally installed shingles punch through the vertical sheet metal roofing panels causing unsightly dents that cannot be fixed removed.

Refer to the rain carrying table in this booklet for the maximum allowable panel length per slope that will provide adequate drainage. The ultimate in metal roofing our metal loc 1 5 is the ultimate choice for a beautiful long lasting standing seam roof. 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.