This guide is does not cover some aspects of installation.
Standing seam metal roof valley flashing.
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.
This video shows how to install valley trim with standing seam panels.
Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.
Wear soft soled shoes to improve traction and to minimize damage to the paint finish.
Since this was an introductory guide to the basics of standing seam metal roof installations we purposefully left out more technical details such as z bar flashing end wall and valley flashing details however they are covered in the video above if you like to learn more about the components that go beyond the basics.
Standing seam trim details a brief guide to the various trims used for standing seam metal roofing as well as how they are installed.
Focusing on the valley area the first step is to place ice and water shield center down the valley.
Metal roofing panels are slippery when wet dusty frosty or oily do not attempt to walk on a metal roof under these conditions.
See our installation guide for more info.
Cut the valley flashing to the angle and length needed to secure over the ice and water shield.
Always be aware of your position on the roof relative to any roof openings roof edges co workers and penetrations.
Other flashings include gable trim which runs up the sloped ends of the roof and drip edge or eave trim.
This was a quick overview of the most common standing seam metal roof installation techniques and details.
Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.
The video features union s advantage lok ii standing seam roofing panel which is a 16.