Standing Seam Metal Roof Slope Transition

Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.

Standing seam metal roof slope transition.

Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. The minimum slope for lapped non soldered seam metal roofs with applied lap sealant shall be one half unit vertical in 12 units horizontal 4 percent slope. We need to do something where that change happens so the panels can go down and water can come off hit the lower slope and come off the roof. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.

Double lock seam symmetrical seam one piece snap lock interlock and two piece snap lock interlock. The minimum slope for lapped non soldered seam metal roofs without applied lap sealant shall be three units vertical in 12 units horizontal 25 percent slope. As you can see from illustration the roof changes pitch at the porch from a 9 12 to a 3 12 pitch. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Ideal for the residential industry lokseam creates a unique design that will endure for decades. We re going to do a pitch transition or change.

Standing seam panels offer sleek lines that create a modern look. The most common flashing for standing seam roofing is the ridge cap which is used at the peak of a roof where two opposing roof slopes join and attaches to the roof with z flashing. There are four basic standing seam metal roof panel styles. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.

Available in a wide variety of colors including metallic the lokseam standing seam metal roofing panel adds beauty and longevity to your home. By the way pitch is measured by picking any point on the roof place a level on it measure 12 out from that point this is called the run and then down to the roof surface from the bottom of the level this is called the rise to see how many inches the roof pitches over 12.