Low Slope Standing Seam Metal Roof

Low slope meta l roof is one of the lightest among other roofing.

Low slope standing seam metal roof. 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. 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. 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. With low slope you want to consider the roof load.

Low slope metal roofs provide years of low cost low maintenance performance. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. A low slope roof is defined in the industry as a roof that has a pitch equal to 3 12 or less.

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. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs. Minimum metal roof slope depends on the roof profile building design climate and site location. 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. Central loc is a 3 high clip standing seam most chosen for low slope commercial applications. Their fasteners are either concealed or screwed at the top of a ridge which makes them less likely to leak. Low slope metal roofs have been a preferred roof covering for commercial institutional and industrial buildings for years because of their ability to protect against the elements to allow water to drain away from the roof surface and to keep building contents and occupants dry and comfortable.

Repeating cases of standing water in five to ten years can result in rust. Centria offers sdp structural standing seam panels which provide a versatile economical solution for low slope wind resistant roofs. At sheffield metals we also recognize low slope as 3 12 and below. Central loc is designed for installation over open framing and solid decking and designed for use on slopes as low as 0 25 12.