Standing Seam Copper Roof Specification

Concealed type as indicated in the copper in architecture handbook published by the copper development association inc.

Standing seam copper roof specification.

Standing seam metal roofing is a concealed fastener roofing system which features vertical or trapezoidal legs with a flat space in between. Standing seam roofing is composed of preformed or field formed pans usually between 14 to 18 inches wide when finished. These pans run parallel to the slope of the roof and are joined to adjacent pans with double locked standing seams. Its unique mechanical lock design profile forms a weather tight unit and unlike some other types of panel metal roofs no rivets or screws are exposed on the surface of the panels.

Standing seam sheet metal roof panels 07 41 13 specification data this specification data sheet is provided by metal sales manufacturing corporation as a technical support tool incident to the sale of its magna loc roof panel products. Contact metal sales for more information on these and other products. Copper roofs are light weight and strong lasting up to 50 years or even more with regular repairs and maintenance. This guide specification is intended for use on projects where the structural standing seam roof system sssrs is supplied as an item separate from the building s structural system.

The metal is highly resistant to fire hail and mildew. The recommended dimensions should be specified from the table below. Optimal materials for standing seam metal roofs are those that provide durability corrosion resistance and longevity. An upscale copper standing seam roof or roofing accent will look amazing and will differentiate your home from the others on the block.

This metal roofing system from mbci is one of the most durable and weather tight roof systems available in the industry. Copper roofing panels 7 8 corrugated standing seam r panel and western rib 7 2 panel. Cda for flat seam flat lock seam standing seam and batten seam spaced on 12 inch 300 mm centers. While many corrugated steel roofs are made using the thinner 29 gauge steel a minimum of 26 gauge g 90 galvanized steel or more commonly galvalume steel better is used for manufacturing of standing seam metal panels.

Interlock standing seam metal roof panels are a fully interlocking system. Standing seam roofs are generally made from thicker grades of steel than corrugated steel roofs. There are a number of provisions in the specification which are not appropriate for roofing systems supplied as part of a complete building system.