Low Slope Metal Roofing

Low slope metal panel roofing may be a standing seam roof ssr through fastened roof tfr or insulated metal panel imp roof.

Low slope metal roofing.

An ssr has side joints between the roof panels that are arranged in a vertical position above the roof line. A lightweight roofing system also places fewer demands on a building s structural support system an important consideration in earthquake prone areas. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Typically low slope metal roof systems vary in weight from 40 to 135 pounds per 100 square feet making them among the lightest roofing products and the easiest to install.

Minimum metal roof slope depends on the roof profile building design climate and site location. But the taller profiles like standing seam and pbr shown below can be installed on roofs with as low as 1 4 or 1 2 in 12 pitch. Rain gutters guards downspouts. During this test the roof panel system is completely submerged under six inches of water for approximately six hours.

Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.