Standing Seam Metal Roof Slope Transition

We require at least a 3 12 pitch for standing seam panels to ensure proper water drainage.

Standing seam metal roof slope transition. See our installation guide for more info. Minimum slope requirements depending on the roof profile there are minimum roof slope requirements for each panel which need to be considered. This guide is does not cover some aspects of installation. Roof pitch slope for reference standing seam metal roofing is not one size fits all.

As you can see from illustration the roof changes pitch at the porch from a 9 12 to a 3 12 pitch. We re going to do a pitch transition or change. Low slope roofs are not totally flat their roof slope generally ranges from 1 4 12 to 3 12. Butyl sealant tape or tube sealant should be used under all z channel.

If you have a low slope application 3 12 or less is the industry standard it is important that you choose a mechanical system that is double locked. You ll have a steeper part of your roof turning into a lower slope so there s a steeper pitch up top and a lower pitch on the bottom. This means that the minimum roof slope required for panels is 3 inches of rise per foot. Low slope metal roofs require less material which reduces the overall load on the building s structure.

Standing seam trim details a brief guide to the various trims used for standing seam metal roofing as well as how they are installed. Low slope metal roofs have simple geometries and are easier and less expensive to install that medium to steep slope roofs.