Standing Seam Metal Roof Expansion Joint Detail

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Standing seam metal roof expansion joint detail.

This condition shows the expansion joint between the head of an independently supported shed roof and a wall. Three alternate details are shown. The standing seams are laid flat to this point. Standing seam metal roofing is a concealed fastener roofing system which features vertical or trapezoidal legs with a flat space in between.

Balco expansion joint systems and seismic joint covers are the vanguards of architecturally specified products. Surface mount installation only. The roofing pans are terminated several inches below the top of the roof. 2 18 custom larger sizes may be available.

Fixed clips can be used on relatively short roof planes in much the same way as through fastened roofs. In actual field conditions the expansion contraction of standing seam roofs is much less than the theoretical calculated value. The expansion contraction is accommodated through purlin roll and cladding flexibility. Copper base flashing is locked into the lock strip.

These options can be ordered in various finishes materials and over 30 kynar 500 hylar 5000 colors. 9wc ss9w ss9wc joint size. Fasten with appropriate substrate fastener at minimum 4 fasteners per zee or 3 inches on center. Use hip ridge flashing to locate correct position of zee closures.

Rivet hip ridge flashing to top flange of zees at 18 inches on center both sides. Presents practical troubleshooting and corrective tips for typical problems of roof panels gutters downspouts fascia copings flashing ridges and hips valleys expansion joints penetrations fasteners and soldering. This expansion seam is formed by filling a loose lock seam with a non hardening elastic sealant. The space between locks is required to allow for expansion and contraction.

50 to 100 lateral shear. Browse our available standing seam metal roofing or contact a representative today for more information. Install zee closures onto panels at both sides. Real life field conditions.

Each pan is secured to the roof substrate with 2 cleats. Loose lock with sealant. 50 to 100 vertical shear features. 50 to 100 expansion contraction.

We constantly innovate and incorporate the latest technology to protect commercial buildings from damage due to fires and movement from thermal expansion wind or earthquakes. The standing seam metal roofing systems from berridge include a wide range of coverage and seam height options. Contact balco directly movement. An invaluable inspection resource for owners of standing seam batten seam or bermuda type roofs.

Its concealed fastener design ensures that the fasteners aren t exposed to the elements which could cause them to fail over time. The joint is filled with sealant for watertightness. From parking garages to hospitals schools shopping centers hotels airports etc balco s priority is. This metal roofing system from mbci is one of the most durable and weather tight roof systems available in the industry.

Install additional sections of hip ridge flashings with minimum 4 inch end laps and tube sealant at laps.