Raised Seam Copper Roofing

It features pleated panels about 12 to 19 wide that connect on the vertical seam.

Raised seam copper roofing.

Often called commercial roofing or agricultural panel roofing or even barn. Those types of metal roofs typically have panels that run vertically up the roof. The straight lines running up and down give it a modern flair ideal for contemporary country style and other modern homes. Standing seam roofs give a home a smooth appearance.

Standing seam metal roofing is sometimes called raised or vertical seam. The area where each panel joins the next is raised above the roof s flat surface. Standing seam systems can be used for either metal roofing which is the most common or metal walls. Standing seam metal roofing is more expensive than asphalt shingles but it is less expensive than options such as copper while providing many similar benefits.

Homeowners prefer this style because it is lightweight easy to maintain and more durable than most common materials. The main idea to remember for standing seam systems is that the fastener is hidden whether the panel is attached to the roof deck using a clip or is directly fastened to the decking material under the vertical leg using a fastener flange. These types of metal panel roofs are called standing seam because their prominent visual feature is the raised interlocking seam which joins one panel to the next. Just like a conventional system such as shingles metal panels come in several varieties one of which is the popular raised seam roofing.