How To Install Standing Seam Metal Roof Smooth Panel

This technique provides the cleanest look and shows no exposed fasteners.

How to install standing seam metal roof smooth panel.

The metal roof system as described within this manual is classified as a standing seam metal roof panel. The choice will often depend on the type of construction and the purpose of the building including residential commercial industrial and agricultural applications. Snap the panels together and fasten along the opposite side and top of the panel. This video shows how to install standing seam panels when hemming the eave and rake.

Place sealant over underlap rib before sliding hem over the eave trim. Try to space the screws about 12 inches apart down the entire piece of metal. In its most basic terms metal standing seam roof ssr and through fastened roof panel systems can be supported on either open framing or solid substrates. Moreover try to ensure that the screws are all aligned evenly.

When used extended drip edge should be installed first along the drip edge of the roof. Install metal panels or shingles align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof line. Unlike steel and aluminum shingles standing seam panels should not be installed over the existing asphalt shingles. The detailing and attachment methods described within this manual best reflect steep.

And for any exposed fasteners try to avoid over tightening them. Be sure the larger edge is laid so that the small edge of the next panel will overlap it. Snap first two to three inches of panel together and slide the panel tight against the eave trim or with the gap depending on the temperature. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

Panels are mechanically attached with hidden fasteners to a continuous solid substrate with an underlayment. The lower end of each panel is then trimmed and the hem pre bent before installation see pg 9. Add the metal panels. First of all if you install a standing seam metal roof over asphalt shingles there will be a so called telegraphing effect where shingles can punch horizontal lines in standing seam panels.

You will use metal roofing screws to secure the metal panels to the sheathing. Pancake screws are applied to the nail strip of the standing seam panels. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel.