What is in a seam has a lot to do with the panel performance.
Standing seam metal roof clip spacing.
Brian gough senior engineer asc profiles west sacramento calif says this varies depending on climate panel coating etc but believes a good rule of thumb is around 1 8 inch of thermal expansion for every 10 feet of panel length.
Standing seam metal roof panels require application to solid substrates or open framing with concealed mechanical clips available in a variety of stand off heights.
Standing seam features approximately one inch high ribs and a net coverage of 16 inches.
One great advantage of standing seam metal roofs is contained in the name itself.
For snap lock systems 1 seams are the most architecturally specified panel especially for commercial applications.
These clips allow space for various insulation thicknesses depending on the clip height.
This cannot be said for composition shingles or especially for torch down or rolled roofing.
Above the metal roofing purlins the metal panel clip needs to be the right height to reach the full height of the insulation up to the top of the roof panel.
Standing seam steel panels undergo a notable amount of thermal expansion.
Standing seam architectural install guide page 6 of 38 g.
Most standing seam systems can have anywhere from a 1 to a 3 seam.
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Since energy codes require at least some of the insulation to fit between the underside of the metal roofing panel and the structure i e.
The nail strip and screws that attach each panel are in turn covered by each subsequent panel as each overlapping panel locks into place over the previous one.
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However 1 and 2 tend to be some of the most common choices.
Multiple metal roof panel options for various applications.
Seams the weak point in any roof and a potential entry point for moisture are raised above the level of the roofing panel.
Handlers should maintain uniform movements while transporting panels to prevent bending or twisting that will cause permanent damage.
The pan a separate seam or batten and a clip.
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