Standing Seam Metal Roof Slope Transition

Standing seam panels offer sleek lines that create a modern look.

Standing seam metal roof slope transition.

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. 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. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure. 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.

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. Mbci manufactures quality standing seam metal roofing panels that are lightweight and last up to 60 years. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. 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.

We re going to do a pitch transition or change. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.

As you can see from illustration the roof changes pitch at the porch from a 9 12 to a 3 12 pitch. 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. 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. Ideal for the residential industry lokseam creates a unique design that will endure for decades.

There are four basic standing seam metal roof panel styles. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.