Because 22 24 or 26 gauge sheeting is thicker and will therefore remain more structurally sound over a longer span than a 29 gauge the building needs fewer supports which saves your customers money.
20 gauge standing seam roof.
A 24 and 22 gauge steel can also be used.
These decisions sometimes go hand in hand as not every panel is available in every gauge.
While many corrugated steel roofs are made using the thinner 29 gauge steel a minimum of 26 gauge g 90 galvanized steel or more commonly galvalume steel better is used for manufacturing of standing seam metal panels.
Standard length for classic roof is 10 8.
While this is the standard for numerous stamped steel panels in the market that are created to look like slate or shake it is not the norm for true standing seam metal roofing material.
With a seam of 2 5 8 or 2 625 an overall coverage area of 18 and stiffening ribs as standard the fss 18 is especially useful where strength over open purlins is required or where there are long runs with limited openings.
Additional panel widths and material thicknesses are available depending on your load span requirements.
Aluminum gauge 040 factory formed metal panel for standing seam roof with terminations and penetrations of metal roofing work.
However a corrugated metal roof comes a wider range of gauges.
Post frames generally lack structural sheathing so the roof and wall panels must span between the supporting trusses or purlins.
Panel installation shall not start until shop drawings are approved be free of scratches and blemishes the manufacturer shall furnish standard 20 year.
The flexospan standing seam 18 metal roofing panel is designed for both new and retrofit projects.
Gauge 24 standard.
Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance.
Lokseam is a snap together concealed fastener standing seam roof system with a wide array of color options for customization.
While the span capabilities of most roofing panels could be measured with a yard stick a 12 wide 20 gauge c lock roof panel can span nearly 20 between supports at 20psf snow loads.
Cfr panels are offered in 10 4 11 4 and 12 4 lengths with a patented bonding barrier using a high strength 100 acrylic resin reinforced.
Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam.
22 12 16 18 26 12.
Our standard is 24 gauge which withstands hail better than even the commonly accepted 26 gauge panels offered by most other metal roofers.
For example if you are planning on installing a standing seam roof you will have to go with a thicker gauge as these panels usually only come in 22 to 24 gauge.