Flat Seam Copper Roof Sheating

The copper sheets were imported from england until the end of the 18th century when facilities for rolling sheet metal were developed in america.

Flat seam copper roof sheating. Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. Cold rolled copper are installed in each of the longitudinal and transverse seams. 16 ounce and 20 ounce copper is in stock with immediate availability. The berridge curved flat seam panel is a prefinished flat seam metal panel system that uses concealed fasteners to create a smooth flat uniform look.

One long term solution is a flat lock soldered copper roof. Fasten system to substrate with concealed metal cleats and screws at spacings required by fabricator to resist code required wind uplift. Copper with standing seams covered some of the more notable early american roofs including that of christ church 1727 1744 in philadelphia. For a roof pitch less than 3 12 a solid membrane roof of some sort is needed.

The 8 wide panels are hand curved over solid sheathing and are ideal for commercial fascia applications. Zip system sheathing and tape provides a water resistant durable underlayment for many finished roof coverings including metal tile and asphalt shingles fiberglass shingles and cedar shingles. Flat seamed copper was used on many domes and cupolas. Two adjacent sides of the sheets are folded over and two are folded under to form 3 4 locks.

Our coil and flats is hard copper which makes a better roofing wall panel. Flat seam roofing is constructed of 18 by 24 20 oz. The finished pans are interlocked longitudinally and transversely with staggered transverse seams. This can be done using just a few hand tools see list below but the time required can be greatly reduced with the proper sheet metal equipment.

Copper flats and coil are in stock 48 24 and 20 widths. Rectangular cold rolled copper sheets. The material itself usually ranges from 9 to 20 per square foot labor and equipment for the job adds between 5 and 10 per square foot. We specialize in copper metal roofing wall panels coil and flats.

Flat lock soldered flat seam soldered seam roofing. Zip system panels install fast and stay flat for a roof that looks as good as it performs. Copper can be slit to size also. Copper cleats of 16 or 20 oz.

Install copper work in accordance with cda copper in architecture handbook flat seam metal roof panels.