How To Cut Standing Seam Metal Roofing

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How to cut standing seam metal roofing.

This technique provides the cleanest look and shows no exposed fasteners. That s especially true if your roof has a lot of chimneys skylights or valleys. Moreover a standing seam metal roof can enhance the aesthetic appearance of your home. Standing seam consists of sheet metal roofing panels joined side by side and attached to the roofing deck with concealed fasteners.

This video shows how to install chimney flashing with standing seam panels. The top joinery of both valleys when they meet on the same plane of roof is shown here. This was a quick overview of the most common standing seam metal roof installation techniques and details. A typical standing seam panel can be approximately 12 16 and 19.

Cutting metal panels on site is an often necessary part of installing metal roofing and wall panels. The connecting point where the two separate metal panels meet forms a vertically pointed rib or a seam that is one inch to inch and a half high. Standing seam roofing is available in either acrylic coated or galvalume or several different colors low gloss paint systems on the finish side with primer and washcoat on the reverse side. However using the right tools and methods to ensure the panels remain damage free is vital.

This video shows how to install standing seam panels when hemming the eave and rake. If you will be installing a standing seam metal roof yourself it is best to buy materials from a local sheet metal roofing supplier as many suppliers have the capability to make your standing seam panels right on a job site. Before starting this project however be aware that a standing seam metal roof installation can be complex for first time homeowners or installers.