How To Install And Assemble Standing Seam Roofing Panels

Install the panel so that the short lip overlaps the large lip.

How to install and assemble standing seam roofing panels. When used extended drip edge should be installed first along the drip edge of the roof. These clips allow space for various insulation thicknesses depending on the clip height. Each panel is laid vertically over roofing paper. Make sure the panel is square to the eave of the roof so that all of panels installed afterwards are straight.

You may need to cut panels to fit angles using a circular saw with a metal saw blade. Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. In cold weather slide the panels tight against the eave flashing and in warm weather allow a gap for expansion. Now we can install our roof panels.

The lower end of each panel is then trimmed and the hem pre bent before installation see pg 9. Start the installation of the underlayment at the intersection of an eave and a gable end and then roll it out parallel to the eave end. Allow each consecutive course to overlap the previous one by at least four to six inches. Pancake screws are applied to the nail strip of the standing seam panels.

Apply roofing paper over the roof sheathing then over each roof valley the valley is where 2 roof sections meet at an angle. Standing seam metal roof panel installation. Next put a screw into the fastening strip to keep it steady before installing the screws along the face. Place the first panel with overlap leg along the alignment line.

This technique provides the cleanest look and shows no exposed fasteners. Screw the new panel in place as described. Fasten panel side with number ten pancake head screws and the top of the panel with three number fourteen mill points. Steel roof panels at 180.

Place the preformed ridge cap over the roof s peak and secure as the manufacturer directs. Standing seam architectural install guide page 2 of 38 table of contents. Every subsequent vertical panel will be attached to this ridge. Along the fastening strip of the sl16 always use the pancake head fastener.

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. Overlap the end a minimum of six inches when starting a new roll of underlayment. Image ii vertical seam snap lock 150.