Low Slope Standing Seam Metal Roof

Tite loc and tite loc plus panels are factory formed to length and field seamed to a 90 lock tite loc or a 180 lock tite loc plus.

Low slope standing seam metal roof.

There is only one category of metal roof systems used in low slope applications structural metal panel. Central loc is a 3 high clip standing seam most chosen for low slope commercial applications. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch.

Lap sealants shall be applied in accordance with the approved manufacturer s installation instructions. The minimum slope for lapped non soldered seam metal roofs without applied lap sealant shall be three units vertical in 12 units horizontal 25 percent slope. Central loc is designed for installation over open framing and solid decking and designed for use on slopes as low as 0 25 12. Minimum metal roof slope depends on the roof profile building design climate and site location.

At sheffield metals we also recognize low slope as 3 12 and below. Structural metal panel roof systems can be used for low slope roofs because of their hydrostatic or water barrier characteristics. Their fasteners are either concealed or screwed at the top of a ridge which makes them less likely to leak. There are some opinions that standing seam metal roof minimum slope is 12 but it increases the possibility of leaking on the few first days of snow arrival.

These panels generally come with a painted mill finish or a clear acrylic finish. Determining which panel is the right choice for the slope on your project will depend on the manufacturer s minimum slope factor for that specific panel profile. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Available in 12 16 and 18 widths tite loc and tite loc plus panels can be produced in 22 and 24 gauge steel or 032 and 040 aluminum.

Low slope structural roofing generally used on roof pitches ranging from 12 to 3 12 consists of interlocking panels commonly called standing seam roofing that run vertically along the roof surface. The minimum slope for lapped non soldered seam metal roofs with applied lap sealant shall be one half unit vertical in 12 units horizontal 4 percent slope. Basically low slope standing seam metal roof is the kind of rooftop used on low slope pitches. When we say standing seam what is essentially meant is that the structure is made of overlapping interlocked panels that are arranged and secured vertically.

A floating design allows for longer panels and end lapping as needed. Standing seam is the metal roof profile that has been gaining more popularity nowadays due to its clean and modern looks.