Standing seam cladding is one of the latest innovations that is being used in the construction industry in recent times.  It is a fastener made of metal panels that remains concealed and which has vertical legs with a flat and broad area between the two legs.  It has raised seams or vertical legs that stand up above level of the panel’s flat area. These new panels have a mechanical locking system that is hidden away from the eyes of the users. It is a very high-end and innovative roofing solution that is being widely used in the construction industry today.

Benefits of Using Standing Seam Cladding

there are many benefits that come with standing seam cladding, it is increasingly being used. They are enlisted below for your perusal so that you too can make use of this new product.

  • Unexposed Fasteners

The fasteners that hold the panels of the standing seams cladding system are hidden. But this is not for the aesthetic purpose only that they have been hidden. The hidden fasteners keep them intact and away from the destructive elements of nature. Thus, there are no holes drilled into the panels that expose them to weather elements that cause faster wear and tear. The insulating aspect remains unaffected as a result. It has also enhanced the aesthetics of the system which has appealed to many.

  • Thermal Movement is Allowed

The panels in a standing seams cladding are not pinned doubly enabling better expansion and contraction.

  • Life Span

Standing seams cladding done with metal roofing panels have a longer lifetime than other materials. They also need a lesser amount to be shelled out for maintenance. Regular checkups are not required because the fasteners are not exposed and so they naturally face less damage. Also, if painted with PVDF paint they tend to last even longer than other roofing materials.

  • They Remain Drier Than Other Materials

The seams in a standing seams cladding stand out helping the panels to dry off faster. Water does not percolate, and snow and ice slide off making it dry faster. This helps it to remain in good condition for a longer span of time. The joints also do not get damaged.

  • Thickness Of the Panels

The metal panels in the standing seams cladding have the desired thickness that is just optimum for it to last longer. The thickness of the panels and the sheets used in making them make them a more viable option if you want longevity. If painted with the right kind of paint, it helps not only to make the roof aesthetically more appealing but also protects its original color from fading soon.

The Composition of The Roof Panels

The components of standing seams cladding are:

  • Roof decking
  • Starter lock strips
  • Underlayment
  • Metal panels
  • Clips
  • Z-bar
  • Ridge capping

Standing seams cladding can be installed in a series of 6 steps and it is best done by hiring a professional who is an expert at the job. When done professionally by an experienced contractor, you can expect a job well done. It should last you years at a stretch which is amazing considering the weathering effects and stress that they undergo. The roof should last for about 50 years and the paint that is used on it can last for 30 years.