Standing Seam metal roofing is a special type of metal roof that can raise the seam above the height of the roof itself.
Houses with a metal roof near you are likely to have standing seams. Continuous panels extend from the ridges of the roof to the eaves. The panels are seams connected by fasteners that are raised above the height of the metal roof.
This is where we derive the standing seam, because the seam is raised, or standing, as opposed to flush-mounted. Since joints are always a weak link in any type of building material, especially roofing materials, raising joints above the water level is a key advantage.
Fewer joints: Not only are there no horizontal joints because the sheet metal extends unhindered from the top to the bottom of the roof, but overall there are far fewer joints on the roof.
There is no material that can better protect a structure from wind, rain, hail, fire, insects or decay than standing seam metal roofs. In particular, one of the biggest advantages of upright seam roofs is that seams are the weakest point in any roof and also a potential point of moisture ingress that exceeds the height of the roof slab. In addition, because the metal panels extend unhindered from the top to the bottom of the roof, not only are there no horizontal joints, but the number of joints on the roof is much smaller compared to other roof systems.
High seams: One great advantage of standing seam metal roofs is contained in the name itself: seams, the weak point in any roof and a potential entry point for moisture, are raised above the level of the roofing panel. This cannot be said for composition shingles or especially for torch-down or rolled roofing.
Sleek looks: Standing seam roofs are perfect for some types of modern or rustic
houses. Thanks to the smooth, straight lines, these roofs give your house an
industrial feel while also being modern. These are not the corrugated tin roofs
you may remember from past warehouses.
Multiple colors: Metal roofs are available in multiple colors: gray, brown, forest green, earthy red. Although this is not the complete palette you can find in a paint shop, it goes far beyond the colors you can find using a composition / asphalt.
Fewer roofers: Almost every roofing company in your area can install composition or asphalt roofing shingles. But far fewer contractors install metal roofing, and fewer still install them well. This means that you will spend more time looking for a good roofer and the total project cost may be higher because market competition will decrease.
Cost: Metal is considered a moderately expensive roofing material, more expensive than traditional shingles, but cheaper than high-end slate or copper. However, the higher cost of metal can be amortized by its longer service life. Most standing seam metal roofs are field locking systems that require special seam lock tools and experienced metal roof installers. Installation costs vary depending on where you live and the number of experts in your area. You may also need to remove the current roof to install a new metal roof, which requires removal and disposal fees. In some cases, you can install a metal roof on an existing asphalt roof and save money. Call standing seam metal roof installers in your area for a quote, but would like to pay at least thousands of dollars in labor costs as a reference.
Not suitable for flat roofs: Roof slope is the angle of the roof slope. Some types of metal roofs do not adapt well to flat (or completely flat) asphalt.
Standing Seam Roof Panel Roll Forming Machine is making the stand seaming roofing. It can continuously form the steel sheet according to customer’s requirement, automatically uncoiling, roll forming and cut to length. The roof should be seamed by automatic seamer during the installation.
The machine can be customized based on the customer’s specific technical requirements.
