Not all standing seam roofs are created equal through fastened standing seam also called exposed fastener these are sheets of corrugated metal that laid on the roof with screws are driven through them to secure them to the roof deck.
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Most homeowners invest in a metal roof expecting to enjoy all of its benefits energy efficiency maintenance free increased home value and long life expectancy.
Luckily with the advancements in adhesive technology you can now have a metal roofing system without exposed fasteners.
In most areas of the country contractors charge more to install a standing seam roof than a through fastened roof.
Exposed fastener roof panels to support our customers design flexibility mbci offers 11 different metal roofing panels with exposed fasteners each with its own unique profile.
Metal tile panels another type of exposed fastener metal roofing system gaining popularity combines all the benefits of metal roofing with the timeless beauty of european clay tiles.
These panels have no built in allowance for the metal s movement with temperature change.
Most of these roof panels can also be used in wall applications and designed for both vertical and horizontal installation.
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No exposed fasteners easily one of the most significant benefits of standing seam metal roofing is that no fasteners are visible on the surface which means they aren t exposed to uv moisture wind and other elements that can cause a fastener to wear or fail over time.
Granted exposed fastener metal roofing panels are a less expensive alternative to concealed fastener standing seam roofs.
The panel used in this example is a 16 inch coverage panel with a nail flange.
Exposed fastener installation step 1.
The clip and fasteners are concealed beneath the standing seam panel material.
Conversely concealed clip fastened panels use a system where the fasteners are driven through the clips into the roof deck with no connection or piercing of the metal panels.
When you re installing a metal roofing panel the first thing that you want to do is make sure you re starting square.
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The panel is then laid over and attached to the clips and then mechanically or hand locked to them.
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