How Do You Install A Standing Seam Metal Roof?
Standing seam metal roofing was once used solely for industrial use in the extreme climates of New England and the Deep South. Recently, it has become an architectural statement that has become popular for many roofing needs. Properly installed, a metal roof is virtually maintenance free, fire resistant, and often able to last for the life of the structure upon which it rests. Metal roofing panels are now available in a wide range of colors and styles. Installation of a standing seam metal roof involves joining vertical interlocking panels from the top of the roof (ridge) to the roof’s eave (edge). The area where each panel joins the next is raised above the roof’s flat surface. This allows water to safely run off without leaking into and between the panels.For the DIY-er, standing seam shingles can be custom ordered and will arrive prepackaged with complete instructions. Metal panels can be secured with hidden fasteners that are hidden by the next connecting panel, or (less expensive)
