Who makes standing seam roof?
MBCI manufactures quality standing seam metal roofing panels that are lightweight and last up to 60 years. Standing seam panels offer sleek lines that create a modern look. They’re a great choice for residential, commercial and recreational building applications.
What are the different types of standing seam metal roofs?
There are two main types of standing seam metal roofing panels available, symmetrical and asymmetrical panels. Symmetrical panels are the same on both the left and right sides of the panel. In comparison, the legs on asymmetrical panels are different.
Is a standing seam metal roof worth the cost?
The upfront cost is often on the high-end for all types of residential metals roofs. Standing seam is far costlier than a conventional roofing system like asphalt shingles. However, standing seam offers far greater value and will last two to three times longer than a typical asphalt roof.
How thick is a standing seam metal roof?
The metal coil that is rollformed into panels comes in many different thicknesses; however, standing seam panels are typically somewhere between 22 and 26 gauge, with the most common Galvalume® (steel) thickness being 24 gauge and aluminum between . 032 and . 040 inches.
What is the cost of 24 gauge metal roofing?
For a one-story house with a basic up and over roof with no penetrations and no valleys, you can expect a 24 gauge steel standing seam metal roof to cost around $12.00 per square foot.
Is standing seam metal roofing right for your home?
Because the seams are raised above the roofing panel, this makes it impervious to moisture, so you can rest easy above having water leak into your home, even when the roof is covered with snow. A standing seam metal roof is also the perfect choice to protect the environment. This is because the metal is recyclable and often contains a considerable amount that has been recycled already. Plus, the added thickness provides additional energy savings through the summer and winter months. Is a
What is a standing metal roof?
In a nutshell, a standing seam metal roof is a succession of vertically-oriented, standing/laying sheet metal roofing panels secured in place by concealed fasteners, and connected side by side by means of an overlapping/locking mechanism forming a raised rib/standing seam.
What is the width of standing seam metal roofing?
Standing seam panels are usually about 18 to 24 inches wide when finished running parallel to the slope of the roof. The panels are attached to the underlayment by using clips or fasteners allowing the metal to expand or contract as temperature changes. Using a crimping tool,…
What is standing seam roofing?
The definition of a standing seam metal roofing is a roof that is a concealed fastener metal panel system with vertical legs that have a wide, flat area in the middle of the two legs. The vertical legs are the raised or standing seam which stands above the flat panel area.