For people who are unfamiliar with construction vocabulary, standing seam roofing will probably not mean much. Most people do not care what kind of seams or roofs they have as long as it protects their home and the people in it from the elements.

However, if you want to be more involved in the maintenance of your building, it’s a good idea to start learning about different roofing systems. If you ever need to have your roof repaired, it will give you an advantage to be able to understand the jargon your roofing contractors will use when discussing the project.

Knowing The Basics

Standing seam roofing is usually made from preformed pans. These are normally around 18 to 24 inches wide. They run parallel to the slope of your roof, and are then linked to adjacent pans though a double locked system. You can ask someone to show you if you are unsure what they are.

You can ask someone to bring samples of standing seam roofing to save you the trouble of climbing up on your roof to look. Ask them to explain how standing seam pans work, and why you need to have them. The more understanding you have of standing seam roofs, the better you will be able to understand the work your contractor does on your roof.

You can use a range of materials for a standing seam roof, but if your existing roof is made of metal you will need to use metal for your standing seam roofing. Many companies and builders produce standing seam roofing materials.

Because standing seam roofs are mostly premade, you will need to ensure that you have accurate measurements of your roof so you get the right size materials. You can also order custom standing seam roofs made specifically for your building. Again, there are many companies which can do this for you.