Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Metal Seam Roofing Is an Architectural Statement for Your Home
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In a nutshell, metal seam roofing (also called standing seam metal roofing) is a side-by-side formation of vertically standing or laying metal panels that are secured in place by concealed fasteners. The panels are joined together at the sides, with the connecting or overlapping panel lock forming a seam as a connecting point between the panels.
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Standing seam metal roofing was once used solely for industrial use in the extreme climates of New England and the Deep South. Recently, it has become an architectural statement that has become popular for many roofing needs. Homeowners who are striving to attain the modern look for their homes demand metal seam roofs. These new modern-styled roofs help to bring that contemporary fresh look to the home.
Benefits of Metal Seam Roofing
Properly installed, a metal roof is virtually maintenance free, fire resistant, and often able to last for the life of the structure upon which it rests. One of the key benefits of standing seam metal roofs is the ease with each they shed the snow and ice. This helps to keep your roof light, prevent ice-dams, and gives greater roof ventilation.
Different Types of Metal Seam
There are 3 types of standing seam metal roofing systems.
- 1. The most common is the field locked standing seam that uses special locking tool to adjoin the panels in the field.
- 2. The second type is a snap lock standing seam that locks the panels together when one side is adjoined with the one next to it.
- 3. And finally there is also standing seam shingle based panels, that have the look of standing seam, but in reality they are the vertical shingle panels.
Standing seam can be rolled out in the field, it can be prefabricated and shipped to the plant, or it can be custom bent at a sheet metal fabrication site. Metal roofing materials are now available in a wide range of colors and styles so is suitable for any home.
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