Standing Seam Metal Roof Spacing

Standing seam roofing description.

Standing seam metal roof spacing.

For heavier material such as gage steel the metal roof purlins spacing length could go up to 4 feet. Standing seam roofing is composed of preformed or field formed pans usually between 14 to 18 inches wide when finished. The nail strip and screws that attach each panel are in turn covered by each subsequent panel as each overlapping panel locks into place over the previous one. On site rollforming of the metal coil to form panels appropriately spacing clips on the seam per the manufacturer s requirements fastening the clips down to the roof deck for snap lock systems.

The typical spacing standards for residential and commercial buildings are about 1 to 2 foot. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. The metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel. These pans run parallel to the slope of the roof and are joined to adjacent pans with double locked standing seams.

For the lighter material such as lightweight aluminum the common spacing length is 4 inches of clear gap. Panels are mechanically attached with hidden fasteners to a continuous solid substrate with an. Aligning the panels and. Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.

The recommended dimensions should be specified from the table below.