Do You Have a Standing Seam Metal Roof?
The easiest way to know what type of roof you have is simply to look at it. If there are raised metal seams running the length of your roof from eave-to-ridge and no visible screws, you have a standing seam metal roof. Standing seam metal roofs come in many different styles – and we have attachment solutions tailored to each one.
Snap Lock
“Tee” Seam
Single Fold
Double Fold
A standing seam metal roof (sometimes known as a concealed-fastened metal roof) is the most durable type of roofing available. The screws are hidden beneath the panels, minimizing leak potential and making them virtually weather-tight and corrosion-free. When correctly installed, a standing seam metal roof can last for more than 60 years. This exceptional durability and the panels’ visually clean lines make standing seam roofing a preferred choice for commercial buildings, residential projects and architectural treatments.
mechanical seaming tool making a standing seam on a metal roof
How Is a Standing Seam Metal Roof Constructed?
First, a panel is laid in place. A steel clip is hooked over the edge of the panel and fastened into the substrate or structure with one or more screws. Then the next panel’s edge is fitted over the edge of the first panel and the clips. The panel edges are joined together by a snap lock or by using a mechanical seaming tool. The interlocked panels conceal the clips and create a strong raised seam. The clips concealed within the finished standing seam hold both metal panels in place and allow them to expand and contract with temperature changes.
mechanical seaming tool making a standing seam on a metal roof
The Right Attachment Solutions
To protect your roof and your roof’s warranty, standing seam metal roofs should always use non-penetrating seam clamps when attaching roof accessories. Learn More.
Our clamps mount a wide range of rooftop accessories to your standing seam roof with incredible holding strength – all without creating any holes in the panels or the roof. Learn More.
