On site metal roll forming advantages of on site roll forming when we began installing metal roofing 2 decades ago we started with panels that were manufactured elsewhere and shipped to us.
Rolled seam metal roof.
Quickly we found out that there are a number of problems with the supply chain involved with pre formed panels.
While each system utilizes some of the same materials and ultimately performs the same function of covering and protecting a structure standing seam and exposed fastener systems are drastically different in their benefits and drawbacks.
On site fabrication saves on shipping damage sizing errors and freight charges.
Our standing seam is also available in tapered and curved designs.
How different can standing seam metal roofing and exposed fastener metal roofing really be.
On site rollforming of the metal coil to form panels appropriately spacing clips on the seam per the manufacturer s requirements fastening the clips down to the roof deck for snap lock systems.
Interlock standing seam metal roof panels are a fully interlocking system.
Seams the weak point in any roof and a potential entry point for moisture are raised above the level of the roofing panel.
Backed by the best machine warrantee in the industry our roll forming machines bring efficiency and time savings to every project when you are installing standing seam metal roofs or curved roof panels.
Typically it is difficult to get.
You might be thinking.
For standing seam it s much more complex and labor intensive and may include.
Its unique mechanical lock design profile forms a weather tight unit and unlike some other types of panel metal roofs no rivets or screws are exposed on the surface of the panels.