We feature a patented non siphon lock seam available on both standing seam and horizontally applied roofing.
Minimum pitch for snap lock roof.
The pitch is measured in inches of vertical rise per foot of horizontal run and the 5v crimp profile shown above requires a minimum slope of three in twelve or 3 12 3 inches vertically per 12 inches horizontally.
Standing seam manufactures allow applications of metal coverings on slopes of 12 or even more.
Snap loc is the original metal roof for residential buildings.
26 24 22 ga acrylic coated galvalume.
26 ga smp color finish.
Speaking about standing seam metal roof slope it is a general and a self evident knowledge that the steeper it is the faster it is for snow rain or drain to come down the roof.
They provide excellent weather resistance great value and now more than ever a tremendous range of beautiful designs and color blends.
The chief reason for having a roof pitch is to redirect water and snow away from the roof and avoid any percolation that might result from stagnation of water on the roof.
3 12 minimum pitch recommended.
According to the 2012 international building code 1507 4 2 deck slope minimum slopes for roof panels need to comply with the following.
The minimum slope for lapped non soldered seam metal roofs without applied lap sealant shall be three units vertical in 12 units horizontal 25 percent slope.
The minimum roof pitch is also subject to the standards set forth by the various building codes used in the respective regions.
Asphalt shingles continue to be the most widely installed roof covering option in north america.
All purpose 1 75 high standing seam system fastened with hidden snap lock style clips.
The short simple answer is 2 12 has traditionally been considered the absolute minimum acceptable roof slope suitable for asphalt shingles.
Corrugated metal roofing has the same minimum pitch.
You can often see such examples of use over metal decks.
Importance of a roof pitch.
Snap lok roof panels must be applied on a minimum roof pitch of 3 12 or greater.
For lower pitches please inquire.
Prosnap 100 is a clipless snap locking standing seam roof system that features an integral slotted fastening strip which completely eliminates the need for clips yet provides excellent resistance to wind uplift.
