Leak Proof Standing Seam Metal Roofing

By Mike Schwartz

When it is time to replace an older flat roof, you are aware of the problems that such a system can cause. If you want an alternative that is trouble free and long lasting, consider standing seam metal roofing. You will find that this system offers many benefits.

When looking for durability, look no further than a standing seam metal roof. The sliding clip system allows this roof to handle any thermal shock that may occur. The clip base is attached to the structural members of the building while its upper portion holds the panels in place and forms the seam. Since clips allow movement of the roof panels, there is no warping of the roof to cause problems with standing water.

Metal roofing is much lighter in weight than other choices for roofing materials. Standing seam metal roofing weighs in at only 1 1/2 pounds per square foot. The light weight properties give this system many advantages.

One of those advantages is that the roofing system is easily installed. Since it is made to be installed over other existing roofing, the standing seam system can be installed in almost any weather. There is no need to remove the older roofing materials. This means that even a sudden storm will not cause problems such as leaking during construction. The old roof protects the building below. In addition there is no need for costly removal of the old materials and the even more costly disposal of the materials. Very few weather conditions can cause installation of standing seam metal roofing to be stopped. Only extremely heavy rainfall, very cold weather or very high winds will prevent the panels from being installed onto the building.

Maintenance of standing seam metal roofing is extremely easy. Many times there is actually no maintenance for twenty years or more. You will not find a built up roof that can come close to that record. These performance roofs are essentially trouble free.

Standing seam roofs will withstand snow, wind or rain and remain watertight. The seam is raised above to drainage plane of the roof. In addition, organic sealers are applied to the seams at the factory and sealed in place with a portable machine that is taken to the job site. This machine completes the water tight seal so you will not have leaks even in very heavy rainfall.

If you are looking for a reliable roof that will ensure that you have adequate drainage to deal with heavy rains and snow, then you need standing seam metal roofs. If you current roof has difficulty with water ponding on the roof causing leaks or other problems commonly associated with flat roofs, standing seam metal roofing is the choice you need to make. These roofs can be installed with as little as one quarter inch fall for every twelve inches of roof. This makes them essentially flat roofs without the problems of flat roofs.

If you have a sloped roof that moves to a flat roof, standing seam metal roofing is the best solution, as it can work over both types of roofs. - 31366

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