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Metal Roofs Are The Future
The fabrication process for a standing seam metal roofing system can be done in a couple of different manners, depending on your individual needs and preferences. One option is to have the panels made in a factory and the other is to make them right on the job.
The natural properties of a metal roof are very impressive. Metal panels are durable and long lasting as well as virtually maintenance free. They offer tons of remodeling benefits like the ability to be installed over almost any type of existing roof system and the wide array of color options and styles that can be used to match any home style.
Standing seam metal roofs have become popular in parts of the country that present harsh weather conditions such as the Deep South, where conditions are hot and humid for many months of the year. They are also admired by northerners because of their ability to withstand heavy snow and wind loads.
Some of the other advantages of significant value are the fire resistant properties and the universal styling that enables blending to almost any home's design. Metal roofs offer what many believe to be the perfect styles for upscale homes as well as homes of lesser value, such as mobile homes. The most popular of any style is the standing seam metal roof, which has been used throughout the world on almost every type of home imaginable.
A standing seam roof is constructed of many interlocking panels that run vertically from the roof's ridge (the top of the roof) to the eave. The interlocking seam where two panels join together is raised above the roof's flat surface, allowing water to run off without seeping between panels.
Standing seam roofs come in many shapes and sizes. In some instances, the vertical panels are cut to length at a factory and delivered to the job site. Metal panels can also be made at the job using portable metal fabrication equipment. Other options include standing seam "shingles" that arrive prepackaged (typically in three to five-foot lengths) and are installed in a staggered pattern for visual effect.
Two types of methods are commonly used to secure the panels to the roof sheathing. Hidden fasteners are secured to the raised portion of each panel, and subsequently covered by the next adjoining panel during installation. The second (and less costly) method utilizes exposed fasteners that are driven through each metal panel into the roof sheathing.
Now we can discuss how standing seam metal roofs are constructed. Let's assume the metal roof panels are going to be formed on the jobsite instead of in a metal fabricators shop or factory.
The metal roof panels are made individually to accommodate the required length. This reduces jobsite waste, as short and long panels can be cut to the appropriate length. To form the interlocking panes, a metal fabrication machine called a brake is used to shape metal into various designs.
To prevent damage to the ends of the roof panels, a hydraulic shear is used to cut each panel to the required length. Even though the roof panels require some trimming by hand, it only takes a few minutes to cut each one and prepare it for installation.
Each part of the metal roof system is installed in a certain order which creates a water resistant seal. First, roofing paper is installed over the roof sheathing.
Next, the roof's valleys (formed where two roof sections meet at an angle) are covered. A preformed ridge cap covers the roof's peak. Every vertical roof panel is fastened and adjoined to the ridge vent for a consistent look.
Each roof panel that runs from ridge to eave tucks neatly into the ridge vent. Clips secure each panel to the roof sheathing. Using hidden fasteners creates a more polished look once the job is completed.
The next adjoining panel will cover the clips that secure each panel (left). The raised seams formed by the panel ends are crimped together to form a watertight seal.
Adjoining roof panels are crimped to one another to cover the clips. Each panel hides the clips that secure the adjacent panel to the roof sheathing. By completely covering the fasteners, they are not exposed to the elements, reducing the possibility of water damaging the roof sheathing or the structural system below.
The final results: Ridge cap, valleys and vertical sections all come together to form a watertight seal against the elements. A properly installed metal roof can go many years with little or no maintenance.
About the Author
Shane Hester has been helping businesses increase sales with exclusive online marketing, website design and SEO, at his company WebFirstCreations. View one of his newest clients, Cumberland Metal Roofing or visit him at WebFirstCreations SEO Website.
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Standing Seam Metal Roofing- A Great Metal Roofing Solution
Metal roofing has very impressive attributes. It is extremely durable, lasting for over fifty years or even more. Requiring little or no maintenance, it is available in a number of designs to suit aesthetic preferences and architectural requirements. One of the many types available is the standing seam metal roof. Equally popular in areas with climatic conditions as diverse as hot and humid to freezing temperatures, the standing seam metal roof is available in a wide range of material, colors and designs.
This type of roof is made up of a number of interlocking panels that run vertically from the roof ridge to the eaves. The interlocking seam i.e. the place where two panels join is raised above the flat surface of the roof and is formed in various interlocking profiles, all of which prevent water form seeping between the joints letting it run freely down the panels.
The panels of a standing seam metal roof are either 'factory cut' to appropriate sizes or cut to size on the jobsite using suitable equipment. The roofing is then put together using the upturned joints of the panels/pieces for interlocking the adjoining panels/pieces. No nails are used for joining the panels; hidden fasteners or clips are used instead. The panels are placed in a manner that makes one panel/piece stand partially on top of another to prevent water from seeping in.
Another big advantage with these roofs is that they are very easy to install and require relatively much less time for installation. Lesser time means lesser cost and also that outside people like construction workers are present in the house for a shorter duration of time. Although these roofs are never 'off the shelf' products available in your home improvement store, there are some options like standing seam shingles that come prepackaged and ready for installation in three to five foot lengths. These shingles are installed to provide an overall aesthetic effect that is very appealing and eye catching.
Experienced roofing contractors who undertake installation of standing seam metal roofs usually manufacture the roof panels, custom trim and flashings on the jobsite to ensure high quality panels that provide durable and weather tight roofing solutions, together with high visual appeal. These roofs remain weather tight in even in severe weather conditions like hail storms and hurricanes. The clips and fasteners help retain the panel position to resist strong winds and expand/contract with change in temperature, without suffering structural damage. It remains water tight because of the weather tight seam, which is raised above the roof's drainage area. The roof is resistant to shrinking, perforating, cracking, puncturing, rusting and corroding.
Standing seam metal roofs are lightweight, long lasting and fire resistant. They cut down installation time by about half. They are suitable for installation across purling, and can be laid directly on top of solid decking or rigid insulation. These roofing products are available in different thicknesses in galvanized steel, stainless steel, zinc, copper, aluminum and zinc aluminum alloy with a variety of special coatings in different colors for enhanced corrosion resistance.
About the Author
Classic Metal Roofs LCC offers Metal Roofing and Flat Roofing in Southern New England including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern New Hampshire. Want to save big on your energy cost? Read about energy cost at our website http://www.classicmetalroofs.com.
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