Standing Seam Metal Roofing For Residential & Commercial Use
A standing seam metal roof, also known as a standing rib roof, has a visible seam that runs vertically from the panel’s flat surface. Standing seam metal roofs are popular for residential and commercial applications because of their added stiffness and support.
The concealed fastening method used by a standing seam roof is one of its most appealing features. Because concealed fastening systems are employed most of the time, fastener troubles on a standing seam roof are unusual. A standing seam roof’s potential to be built with solar and snow retention options is another significant advantage. Standing seam metal is often selected by individuals who wish to put solar or snow retention accessories on their metal roofs because of its high-performance features.
Hidden VS Exposed Fasteners
Most standing seam metal roofing choices have hidden or concealed fasteners, which refers to the clips, screws, or nails that are hidden from view on the standing seam roof after installation. A significant advantage of hidden fasteners overexposed fasteners is that the hidden fastener does not puncture the standing seam metal panel and is not exposed to the elements. This typically implies that your standing seam metal roof is more resistant to the weather, requires less care, and has a more beautiful and appealing appearance.
How To Find A Trusted Metal Roofer
Depending on where you live, finding a specialized roofing contractor that installs Standing Seam might be difficult, but finding one who does it correctly can be much more difficult.
The cost of installation is determined by a number of factors, including how the panels will be connected, what existing roof issues need to be addressed (i.e. attic insulation and ventilation, the tear-off and disposal of the old roof, etc. ), what metals/alloys, colours, gauge or thickness of the material are available, whether the installer is properly insured, and whether any meaningful labour warranties are available.
Understanding Your Options
Standing seam roofs, unlike metal shingles, make no effort to imitate the look of other roofing types.
Did you know that? Standing Seam is a distinct roofing type in and of itself. Its smooth vertical seams and basic panels that run from the roof crest to the eaves may look very plain to some.
It’s a really well-executed roofing system. And, with nearly limitless colour variations, the beauty of standing seam is definitely in the eye of the beholder.
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Stylistic Considerations And Suitability For Homes
The way a standing seam roof manages seams is an essential part of its aesthetic. Except for monolithic roofs, which are often found on buildings or dwellings with a flat top, practically all roofs will have seams.
The seams are elevated with a standing seam. Raised seams are formed when sheet metal panels overlap one another side by side using a locking mechanism known as the seam without revealing any fasteners. This technique of attaching the metal panels side by side using a locking mechanism reduces the likelihood of a future roof leak. At least, that’s the hope.
All roofs eventually fail due to age (or simply need to be replaced due to age and fading colours). Still, it’s far more likely that another part of the roof or one of its features, such as a chimney or skylights, will fail before a well-installed standing seam metal roof develops any leaks due to raised seam failure.
The good news is that correct installation by quality, and a professional metal roofing contractor may postpone that process. A savvy homeowner would also do periodic continuing maintenance such as repainting any peeling paint (which may occur with non-Kynar 500 paint finishes) and inspections to maintain the correct operation of the roof throughout the life of the material/system.
A properly fitted standing seam roof would most likely endure a very long period; 50+ years of service life is well within reason, depending on the kind of metal panels used, roof flashing points, and so on.
Why Standing Seam?
Most roofing systems, such as wood, slate, or even corrugated metal panels, leave the seams and fasteners visible. The fasteners in standing seam are purposely covered, capped, and disguised by the overlapping metal panels due to the elevated seams that bind the two neighbouring panels together.
The vertical (standing) seams are the capped ridges between the panels; these closed seams give a standing seam metal roof its distinctive look. The elevated seams are normally half an inch to one and a half inches high.
Advantages
- Standing seam metal roofs are ideal for residential and commercial PV solar panel installations because of the elevated seams that may be utilized as anchoring points without drilling holes in the roof.
- Raised seams are not apparent, which means the roof deck is significantly less likely to be exposed to moisture and leaks.
- Metal roofs have a great ROI (cost-to-value), with homeowners recouping anywhere from 70% to 87 percent of the money invested on a new standing seam metal roof at resale.
- A wide selection of standard and custom colour choices are available.
- Metal will survive for at least 50 years in most climes if properly placed and maintained. Zinc and copper standing seam roofs have a lifetime of 75-100 years or more.
- Metal is resistant to fire and mildew, and insects and animals will not feed on it or make a home in it.
- Metal is particularly resistant to wind and hail but verify with the individual system manufacturer for further information (where gauge or metal panel thickness matters).
- Metal roofs are environmentally friendly and can deflect solar heat, keeping the residence far cooler than other roof materials.
- Metal is 100 percent recyclable, something most other roofing materials cannot guarantee.
