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2. Roof seamer - Wikipedia

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   This shows a cross-section profile of the seam. Mechanically seamed standing seams (double locked) A roof seamer is a portable roll forming machine that is used to install mechanically seamed structural standing-seam metal roof panels, as part of an overall metal construction building envelope system. The machine is small and portable to be ...

3. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Another advantage of copper roofing systems is that they are relatively easy to repair. Standing-seam metal roof with concealed fasteners. Mechanically seamed metal with concealed fasteners contains sealant in seams for use on very low sloped roofs, suitable for roofs of low pitch such as 0.5/12 to 3/12 pitch.

4. Metal roof - Wikipedia

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   Standing seam metal roofs can have a lower pitch than asphalt shingle roofs because shingled roofs need a higher pitch to keep the wind from blowing up the shingles and potentially blowing them off in high winds. Standing seam metal roofs come in sheets up to or sometimes more than 30 feet (9.1 m) long and widths of 12, 14, 16 or 18 inches (300 ...

5. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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   However, metal shingles are not practical for flat roofing and so roofers recommend standing-seam and screw-down metal panels. While metal can be an expensive option in the short term, superior durability and simple maintenance of metal roofs typically saves money in the long term.

6. Roof - Wikipedia

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   Its low cost and easy application made it the most accessible commercial roofing, worldwide. Since then, many types of metal roofing have been developed. Steel shingle or standing-seam roofs last about 50 years or more depending on both the method of installation and the moisture barrier (underlayment) used and are between the cost of shingle ...

7. Metal Building Manufacturers Association - Wikipedia

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   Early in the 1900s, prior to the formation of the MBMA, metal beams and panels were used for garages with small structures and were advertised for sale in publications such as the Saturday Evening Post. The first standing seam metal roof [3] was introduced by Armco Steel Corp at the 1934 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The use of pre ...