Standing Seam Metal Roofing Not Just For Commercial Use Anymore

Standing seam metal roofing is one of the most versatile roofing systems around. They can be completely fabricated right on the job site for a completely custom look and fit. They are very durable and can last for the entire life of the home. They are available in a wide range of colors, so choosing one specific color may be tougher then you think. Once a standing metal seam roof is installed, it is virtually maintenance free.

Although they were mainly used for commercial and industrial buildings in the past, they have become somewhat a design statement in the residential housing market. Perhaps one of the biggest draws for the residential market is the fact that they can be retrofitted right over almost any existing roofing material. They are also fire resistant which may help reduce your insurance premiums.

They have become a mainstay in areas that are hot and humid like the deep southern United States like Florida, and also in areas where it gets down right cold, with sub zero temperatures in states like Minnesota, New England, Montana, just to name a few.

Standing seam roofing are metal panels that run vertically from the roofs highest point or ridge, down towards the roofs eave. The seam where two panels are interlocked is raised higher above the original roofing surface. Thus allowing for water to run away from the seams without any seeping in between the panels.

You will also have the option of using a standing seam shingle. These are similar looking to the panels but they come prepackaged in three to five foot lengths. The other option is to either have your standing metal roof that is prefabricated at the factory, or right on the job site. The prefabricated versions tend to be bit more money, but they are also made to the specific measurements of your existing roof, so they fit very nicely, and tend to go up faster.

The fastening methods used to secure the metal panels to the sheathing is either hidden clips or fasteners on the raised seam that secure into the bottom seam on the overlapping metal panel. The other way in which to secure the metal roofing panels down is to use exposed fasteners. These are driven through each of the metal panels directly into the sheathing itself. The latter mentioned is the least costly of the two, but using the hidden fasteners is preferred by most as it provides for a much neater and over all better looking finished product.

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