Standing Seam Metal Roof Clip Installation

Standing seam metal roof panel installation.

Standing seam metal roof clip installation.

Air pockets are indeed a great way to further insulate the roof. Install endwall flashing onto zee closures by riveting flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center onto top flange of zee. The lower end of each panel is then trimmed and the hem pre bent before installation see pg 9. When used extended drip edge should be installed first along the drip edge of the roof.

Apply row of tube sealant along back face of zee closure adjacent to panel legs. Use endwall flashing to locate correct position of zee closures. If you have chimneys skylights dormers and or valleys on your roof we recommend you leave this task to a seasoned professional installer because it s really easy to make costly mistakes when installing metal flashing and other details. A certified installer should install your standing seam roof to ensure proper installation of clips.

These clips allow space for various insulation thicknesses depending on the clip height. Installation of a standing seam metal roof involves joining vertical interlocking panels from the top of the roof ridge to the roof s eave edge. The area where each panel joins the next is raised above the roof s flat surface. Metal roofing panels are now available in a wide range of colors and styles.

The everseam is 20 1 4 wide with a 1 1 2 high seam. The integral locking seam is held in place by concealed metal clips and is installed over a waterproof solid substrate. For do it yourself enthusiasts for your first installation we recommend installing standing seam on a simple gable roof with minimum roof penetrations. Install zee closures onto panels at both sides.

The absence of exposed fasteners and the weather tight side lap allow for applications on roof pitches as low as a 3 12. Pancake screws are applied to the nail strip of the standing seam panels. Standing seam metal roof panels require application to solid substrates or open framing with concealed mechanical clips available in a variety of stand off heights.