How To Install Stand And Seam Metal Roofing

In general the greater the slope of the roof the better as standing seam is a water shedding system and relies to slope and gravity to shed away any rainwater moisture and snow.

How to install stand and seam metal roofing.

The special trim is often easier and safer to install. You can use a special gable trim or a regular drip edge. While installing standing seam metal panels there are two basic ways to trim the gables of your roof. How to install a standing seam metal roof preparation makes perfect.

When measuring the metal pans be sure to account for seams at ridges and ends. In cold weather slide the panels tight against the eave flashing and in warm weather allow a gap for expansion. Fasten panel side with number ten pancake head screws and the top of the panel with three number fourteen mill points. To finish off each end cut along the bends and fold the top plane down 90 degrees toward the eave trim and cut other flaps flush.