Standing Seam Metal Roof

Standing seam is becoming more and more popular in architectural applications because of its modern and clean look. In addition to the sleek, straight lines offered by these panel systems, the metal can come in virtually any color, including custom colors, to match any structure.

Metal roofing lasts significantly longer and requires less maintenance, especially when compared to other roofing types, such as asphalt shingles or concrete tiles. Since fasteners don’t penetrate the surface of the metal on a standing seam system, regular maintenance to check for withdrawing, loose, or damaged fasteners is even less frequent. However, maintenance on a standing seam roof is still essential and often must need to be performed by a professional contractor. Also, standing seam metal roof systems typically offer a PVDF paint system, which will increase the lifespan of the appearance of your roof.

Standing seam systems can be used on structures with many different planes and sophisticated, complex designs, which is why architects are specifying standing seam profiles more and more.

Standing seam systems are frequently made with cool metal roofing coil with highly reflective pigments and emissive metal. This means these systems do an excellent job of reflecting the sun’s rays and dispelling the associated radiant heat that other roofing types may retain. In other words, cool roofing can help a building’s cooling systems work less to keep a building cool.

Engineered standing seam metal roof systems are tested to the high standards set forth by industry leaders, including ASTM, UL, and FM Approvals. Engineered standing seam metal roofing systems typically adhere to testing standards for wind uplift, air leakage, water penetration, water submersion, fire/combustion resistance, and impact resistance, which are important for commercial structures.