Standing seam roofing is made of metal panels held in place by clips and a thin metal cover to prevent water from passing between panels. It is durable, easy to install, and comes in many colors. It is also resistant to wind and ice. Modern panels are made from high-quality materials and can last for decades. To apply metal roofing, a tar/felt paper barrier should be placed between the metal and plywood.
The standing seam cover is made up of metal panels held in place by small metal clips. The clips are fixed to the roof with a screw and engage the edges of the metal roof panels. A thin metal cover is then placed over the joints where two panels meet at the clips. The thin roofing prevents the passage of water, snow and ice between the panels, thus creating a watertight roof.
Many commercial type buildings use vertical seam roofing due to its durability and ease of installation. A properly installed standing seam roofing system will often outlast other types of roofing. An added benefit of standing seam roofing in a commercial building is the ability to choose from many different colors in the roof design and showcase the company’s prominent color in the building’s makeup. In windy or harsh environments, standing seam roofing also performs better than other types of roofing by resisting wind and ice far better than a traditional rubber or shingle roofing system.
Many modern single-family homes feature the roof with vertical seams to provide a retro look. The standing seam roof resembles the type of roofing components found in 18th-century house construction. Unlike asphalt shingles, standing seam roofing system metal panels will not rot or deflate during a storm. An occasional repaint of the roof to cover up any scratches or sun damage to the finish will keep the roof in good working order for decades. While early panels were made from tin, modern panels are made from much higher quality materials, which offer a more durable finished product.
To apply metal roofing to a plywood roof, it is important to apply a tar/felt paper barrier between the metal and the plywood. After you have rolled out the tar paper/felt and stapled it, the next step is to place the first metal panel. The panels are attached by snapping the edge into a clip and screwing the clip onto the roof. Another panel is placed next to the first and locked into place by locking it into the fit on the other side of the installed clip. A narrow piece of metal formed into a roof snaps over the two standing seams and the mounting clips of two metal panels, which prevents water from accessing the roof.
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