Installing a Standing Seam Roof

A standing seam roof is fast becoming the choice of upscale homeowners because of the value and style it adds to their homes. Even though standing seam roofs have been around for decades, they had fallen out of favor with many homeowners as newer materials were introduced over the years. As time went on many homeowners came to realize the durability and creative architectural options that a standing seam roof provides for their homes and have chose to install one. These standing seam roofs are available today in a wide variety of colors and styles designed to compliment any homes décor. Once installed they will provide years of durability with no required maintenance.

A standing seam roof can be installed in all homes and the installation process varies depending on a few factors. If the home is located in an area of higher winds, or the roofline is more complex a contractor may choose to fabricate the standing seam roof onsite at the home so that he can accommodate for these architectural challenges. By creating it at the home he can easily create the exact panels needed to cover the roof and make accommodations for vents and chimneys as needed. Also, by hand-crafting the metal roof at the home he will use a mechanical crimper to join the panels together. This type of joining technology assures the highest bond between panels and will offer the greatest resistance to wind. This is important in areas where high winds are possible and once these panels are joined, they essentially act as one panel for the life of the roof.

Another option for homes in areas where there are no high wind concerns is to have standard panels shipped to home and attached to the roof. These pre-made panels are easy to use and will work on most homes with a simpler roofline. They offer the advantage of an easier installation since they attach to each other with clip assemblies. These clips make it easy to remove and replace a panel if damage occurs, but also make the union between panels less secure. This means that this type of installation will offer less resistance to high winds and care should be taken to only use this system in areas of normally low wind. Also because these are installed easier, the cost for this type of installation is usually lower than the manual crimp solution.

Both of these types of standing seam roofs will offer the homeowner superior looks and protection against the elements. They also provide great insulation against the elements and will not fade over time like other roofing solutions. They provide a very attractive alternative to standard roofing shingle and will give you decades of use.